CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 28.22
California · Kern County · 3,289 residents · 0.869 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kern County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 28.22 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,622. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $574,900. Households here earn about 75% more than the Kern County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,289
+6%since 2020
from 3,111 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,785 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 3,580 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
−12%since 2020
from 46.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$122,622
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $114,449 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,762
−10%since 2020
from $58,803 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
−1%since 2020
from 0.423 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13%
Finance & insurance12.3%
Public administration12.2%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
Information9.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
Retail trade4.3%
Construction3.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Education & health services2%
Manufacturing1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$574,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $366,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,854
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+46%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(1,809)
Black4.7%(145)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(587)
Asian11.5%(358)
Other6.8%(212)
Diversity Score75.8%(2,357)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(1,531)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32.5%(1,069)
Asian12.6%(413)
Other8.4%(276)
Diversity Score81.9%(2,692)
Diversity Score
82
+8%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.5 min
+14%since 2020
from 17.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 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
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
Female
50.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
Foreign born
14.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% 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 3,289 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 $122,622 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 $574,900, and the typical rent is about $2,854 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.9% 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 8.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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