Arvin is a city located in Kern County California. Arvin has a 2024 population of 19,319. Arvin is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,498 in 2020.
The average household income in Arvin is $60,530 with a poverty rate of 28.72%. The median age in Arvin is 24.9 years: 24.8 years for males, and 25.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arvin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,684 | 49.38% |
| Other race | 5,325 | 27.15% |
| Two or more races | 4,121 | 21.01% |
| Asian | 204 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 148 | 0.75% |
| Black or African American | 131 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,475 | 4.36 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Married | 2,719 | 4.87 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Female | 1,011 | 4.26 | 26.3 | 73.7 |
| Non Family | 377 | 1.3 | 43 | 57 |
| Male | 368 | 4.04 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
4.52
Average Family Size
4.36
Average Household Size
53.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,377 | 14.09% |
| Associates Degree | 521 | 5.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 254 | 2.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 129 | 1.32% |
| High School Graduate | 2,500 | 25.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,922 | 40.12% |
| Some College | 1,072 | 10.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,130 | 3,966 | 301 |
| Other Race | 2,724 | 1,321 | 132 |
| 2+ Races | 2,205 | 955 | 120 |
| White | 448 | 371 | 34 |
| Asian | 110 | 57 | 39 |
| Native American | 107 | 44 | 0 |
| Black | 84 | 79 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.05%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,905 | $52,054 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,645 | $58,393 | $72,237 |
| High School Graduate | $31,267 | $32,902 | $28,600 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,620 | $27,043 | $22,630 |
| Overall | $28,032 | $30,780 | $24,764 |
| Some College | $34,107 | $44,342 | $29,327 |
$28,032
Average Earnings
$30,780
Average Male
$24,764
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
15.73% of Arvin residents speak only English, while 84.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 83.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,529 | 5,274 | 28.46% |
| Other | 5,293 | 1,478 | 27.92% |
| Multiple | 4,112 | 513 | 12.48% |
| White | 575 | 190 | 33.04% |
| Native | 148 | 98 | 66.22% |
| Black | 131 | 81 | 61.83% |
28.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.5%
Male Poverty Rate
32.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arvin is Native, with 66.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arvin is Multiple, with 12.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.67% |
| High School | 17.43% |
| Some College | 16.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.09% |
| Female Employed | 17.08% |
| Male Employed | 9.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,254 | $60,694 |
| Households | $47,997 | $60,530 |
| Married Families | $57,007 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,708 | $31,464 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
164
Number of Veterans
150
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 98 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 73 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 152 | 1.3% |
| Other Race | 94 | 2.86% |
| White | 54 | 0.91% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 0.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.7%
Born in Arvin
69.06%
Native Born
30.94%
Foreign Born
22.14%
Non Citizen
8.81%
Naturalized
69.06% of Arvin residents were born in the United States, with 65.7% having been born in California. 22.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,095 | -45 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 19,140 | -45 | -0.23% |
| 2027 | 19,185 | -44 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 19,229 | -45 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 19,274 | -45 | -0.23% |
| 2024 | 19,319 | -45 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 19,364 | -72 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 19,436 | -93 | -0.48% |
| 2021 | 19,529 | 31 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 19,498 | -2,140 | -9.89% |
| 2019 | 21,638 | 363 | 1.71% |
| 2018 | 21,275 | 431 | 2.07% |
| 2017 | 20,844 | 239 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 20,605 | 244 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 20,361 | 245 | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 20,116 | 73 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 20,043 | 131 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 19,912 | 242 | 1.23% |
| 2011 | 19,670 | 296 | 1.53% |
| 2010 | 19,374 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,956 | 3,670 | 39.52% |
| 1990 | 9,286 | 2,423 | 35.31% |
| 1980 | 6,863 | 1,664 | 32.01% |
| 1970 | 5,199 | -111 | -2.09% |
| 1960 | 5,310 | 303 | 6.05% |
| 1950 | 5,007 | -14,088 | -73.78% |