CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 38.26
California · Kern County · 2,651 residents · 5.152 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kern County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 38.26 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,093. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $581,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 114% more than the Kern County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% 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
2,651
+13%since 2020
from 2,342 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
515 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 455 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+16%since 2020
from 32.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$150,093
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $142,847 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,039
+31%since 2020
from $48,200 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
+20%since 2020
from 0.299 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
Education & health services9.9%
Manufacturing7.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
Other services7.1%
Retail trade6.8%
Public administration5.8%
Construction3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Information1.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$581,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $431,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
3.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
−65.7 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+28%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(1,716)
Black4.3%(101)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(365)
Asian0.8%(18)
Other6.1%(142)
Diversity Score54.2%(1,268)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(1,373)
Black3.8%(101)
Hispanic / Latino22%(584)
Asian9.8%(259)
Other12.6%(334)
Diversity Score82%(2,175)
Diversity Score
82
+51%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.8 min
+1%since 2020
from 33.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% 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
2.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Female
52.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Foreign born
13.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% 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 2,651 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 $150,093 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 $581,900.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.0% 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 3.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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