CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5.09
California · Kern County · 3,042 residents · 1.494 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kern County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 5.09 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,375. Population has grown 28% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $602,800. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 84% more than the Kern County median. Despite a median home value of $602,800, the poverty rate sits 61% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,042
+28%since 2020
from 2,377 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,036 / sq mi
+28%since 2020
from 1,591 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
−16%since 2020
from 42.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$129,375
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $161,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,962
−34%since 2020
from $62,286 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
−20.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+16%since 2020
from 0.325 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
Other services7.3%
Wholesale trade7.2%
Retail trade6.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
Manufacturing4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Construction3.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
Education & health services1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Public administration0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$602,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $388,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+94%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(1,899)
Black1.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(394)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other2.1%(50)
Diversity Score41.7%(991)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(1,675)
Black2.4%(73)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(981)
Asian6.3%(192)
Other4%(121)
Diversity Score73.3%(2,231)
Diversity Score
73
+76%since 2020
from 42 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.9 min
−1%since 2020
from 20.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
Female
51.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
Foreign born
9.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.7%
−18.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% 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 3,042 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 $129,375 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 $602,800, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.6% 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 20.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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