CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 52.05
California · Kern County · 4,038 residents · 8.598 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 52.05 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $88,100. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 62% less than the Kern County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,038
+7%since 2020
from 3,758 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
470 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 437 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
−12%since 2020
from 38.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$26,429
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,636 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,632
−7%since 2020
from $15,692 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.395 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
Finance & insurance1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$88,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $83,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,158
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $889 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+6%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(3,081)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(369)
Asian1.3%(48)
Other6.9%(260)
Diversity Score39.2%(1,472)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(3,049)
Black0.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(628)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other7.9%(319)
Diversity Score49.9%(2,016)
Diversity Score
50
+27%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.2 min
−36%since 2020
from 19.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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
11.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
Female
50.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
Foreign born
3.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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 4,038 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 $26,429 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 $88,100, and the typical rent is about $1,158 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.4% 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 40.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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