CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 28.04
California · Kern County · 2,312 residents · 0.922 sq mi
Notable rankings
#34highest old in CA#333 US70.0 yrs#234lowest low income in CA$39,904#305lowest short commute in CA17.9 minTRACT SHAPE · Kern County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 28.04 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,904. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $293,600. With a median age of 70.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kern County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,312
+2%since 2020
from 2,268 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,508 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 2,460 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
70.0
+8%since 2020
from 65.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,904
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,861 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,674
−14%since 2020
from $38,140 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+6%since 2020
from 0.463 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
Information6.8%
Other services5.6%
Public administration5.6%
Retail trade4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
Manufacturing3.7%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$293,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $209,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,528
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,207 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.2%
+21.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
+68%since 2020
from 4.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(1,581)
Black0.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(502)
Asian1.4%(31)
Other6%(136)
Diversity Score57.7%(1,308)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(1,488)
Black5.4%(126)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(582)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(116)
Diversity Score64.6%(1,494)
Diversity Score
65
+12%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.9 min
−22%since 2020
from 23.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
24.8%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
35.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
Female
64.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
Foreign born
10.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,312 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $39,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $293,600, and the typical rent is about $1,528 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 23.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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