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 $63,021 with a poverty rate of 31.72%. The median age in Arvin is 24.9 years: 24.3 years for males, and 25.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arvin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,390 | 37.94% |
| Other race | 5,868 | 30.13% |
| Two or more races | 5,750 | 29.52% |
| Black or African American | 192 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 149 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 129 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,434 | 4.37 | 54 | 46 |
| Married | 2,512 | 4.91 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Female | 1,036 | 4.27 | 33.6 | 66.4 |
| Male | 484 | 4.33 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Non Family | 402 | 1.31 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
4.52
Average Family Size
4.37
Average Household Size
54.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,372 | 14.13% |
| Associates Degree | 490 | 5.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 315 | 3.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 103 | 1.06% |
| High School Graduate | 2,395 | 24.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,938 | 40.54% |
| Some College | 1,100 | 11.33% |
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 | 9,069 | 3,918 | 346 |
| Other Race | 2,963 | 1,414 | 125 |
| 2+ Races | 2,918 | 1,121 | 146 |
| White | 454 | 348 | 36 |
| Native American | 127 | 55 | 0 |
| Black | 119 | 107 | 14 |
| Asian | 63 | 22 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 89.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,697 | $54,583 | $63,036 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,250 | $0 | $74,750 |
| High School Graduate | $32,182 | $33,033 | $30,170 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,926 | $28,069 | $22,903 |
| Overall | $28,962 | $30,498 | $26,360 |
| Some College | $37,819 | $57,554 | $32,739 |
$28,962
Average Earnings
$30,498
Average Male
$26,360
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
16.11% of Arvin residents speak only English, while 83.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 83.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,372 | 5,640 | 30.7% |
| Other | 5,831 | 1,858 | 31.86% |
| Multiple | 5,741 | 1,306 | 22.75% |
| White | 512 | 253 | 49.41% |
| Black | 181 | 104 | 57.46% |
| Native | 149 | 79 | 53.02% |
31.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.64%
Male Poverty Rate
34.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arvin is Black, with 57.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arvin is Multiple, with 22.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.33% |
| High School | 17.08% |
| Some College | 16.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 25.71% |
| Female Employed | 14.87% |
| Male Employed | 10.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,354 | $63,270 |
| Households | $49,984 | $63,021 |
| Married Families | $62,606 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,774 | $29,834 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
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
129
Number of Veterans
115
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 93 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 78 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 120 | 1.05% |
| Other Race | 68 | 1.91% |
| White | 36 | 0.81% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 0.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
11.8%
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
65.42%
Born in Arvin
68.9%
Native Born
31.1%
Foreign Born
22%
Non Citizen
9.1%
Naturalized
68.9% of Arvin residents were born in the United States, with 65.42% having been born in California. 22% 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% |