CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 51.03
California · Kern County · 2,355 residents · 73.131 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 51.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,736. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $304,300. With a median age of 62.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,355
−1%since 2020
from 2,380 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
32 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 33 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
62.0
+5%since 2020
from 58.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,736
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,292 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,076
+44%since 2020
from $27,158 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+22.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
−13%since 2020
from 0.539 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
Retail trade9.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
Construction4.4%
Education & health services3.6%
Information3.3%
Other services2.7%
Manufacturing2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$304,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $181,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,077
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $943 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+10%since 2020
from 4.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(1,861)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(409)
Asian0.9%(21)
Other3.3%(78)
Diversity Score44.7%(1,065)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(1,438)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(650)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other10.5%(247)
Diversity Score67.5%(1,589)
Diversity Score
67
+51%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.7 min
+30%since 2020
from 19.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% 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
12.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
Female
49.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
Foreign born
11.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% 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 2,355 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 $56,736 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 $304,300, and the typical rent is about $1,077 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.6% 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 7.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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