CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 60.12
California · Kern County · 2,827 residents · 221.445 sq mi
Notable rankings
#149lowest low density in CA12.77/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Kern County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 60.12 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,750. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $385,000. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 69% more than the Kern County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% 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
2,827
−5%since 2020
from 2,977 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 13 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+24%since 2020
from 41.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$118,750
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,159 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,074
+23%since 2020
from $34,927 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−14%since 2020
from 0.444 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
Other services8.4%
Finance & insurance7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Education & health services5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
Manufacturing2.9%
Construction2.5%
Retail trade2.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Public administration1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$385,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $278,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,540
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,128 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
6.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−6%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(2,409)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(392)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other4.9%(145)
Diversity Score40.7%(1,211)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(2,099)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(531)
Asian3.1%(89)
Other3.8%(108)
Diversity Score51.4%(1,452)
Diversity Score
51
+26%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.7 min
−1%since 2020
from 29.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.3%
−27.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
3.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
61.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Female
38.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Foreign born
10.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2020
from 97.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% 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 2,827 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 $118,750 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 $385,000, and the typical rent is about $1,540 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.2% 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 11.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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