CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 61.02
California · Kern County · 4,674 residents · 3.037 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kern County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 61.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,261. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $387,000.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
4,674
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,676 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,539 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1,540 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+1%since 2020
from 39.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,261
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,690 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,439
+4%since 2020
from $37,901 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
−29%since 2020
from 0.579 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
Other services6.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Public administration3.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
Education & health services3%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Construction1.3%
Manufacturing0.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$387,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $265,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,453
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,205 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
−1%since 2020
from 4.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(3,328)
Black1.7%(78)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(1,033)
Asian3.1%(143)
Other2%(94)
Diversity Score55.4%(2,590)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(3,016)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(1,292)
Asian2.9%(136)
Other4.9%(230)
Diversity Score63%(2,944)
Diversity Score
63
+14%since 2020
from 55 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.2 min
−3%since 2020
from 29.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
Female
48.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
Foreign born
8.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% 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 4,674 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 $86,261 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 $387,000, and the typical rent is about $1,453 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.3% 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 12.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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