CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 52.06
California · Kern County · 2,273 residents · 352.603 sq mi
Notable rankings
#84lowest low density in CA#1332 US6.45/sq mi#101lowest low home value in CA$178,200#164lowest low rent in CA$960#224highest old in CA57.7 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Kern County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 52.06 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,450. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $178,200. With a median age of 57.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kern County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,273
−8%since 2020
from 2,481 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 7 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
57.7
+6%since 2020
from 54.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,450
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,547
+34%since 2020
from $22,011 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
−8%since 2020
from 0.505 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
Retail trade8.5%
Other services7.4%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
Public administration4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
Construction2.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
Manufacturing0.6%
Wholesale trade0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$178,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $104,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $826 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+28%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(1,868)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(332)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other10.4%(257)
Diversity Score50.6%(1,254)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(1,891)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(181)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(201)
Diversity Score36.7%(835)
Diversity Score
37
−27%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.6 min
+20%since 2020
from 31.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.7%
−15.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+4.4 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
11.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
45.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% 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 2,273 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 $43,450 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 $178,200, and the typical rent is about $960 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 27.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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