Bodfish is a CDP located in Kern County California. Bodfish has a 2024 population of 2,381. Bodfish is currently growing at a rate of 1.32% annually and its population has increased by 10.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,164 in 2020.
The average household income in Bodfish is $40,623 with a poverty rate of 54.82%. The median age in Bodfish is 40.1 years: 39.4 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bodfish was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,916 | 87.45% |
| Two or more races | 129 | 5.89% |
| Other race | 111 | 5.07% |
| Native American | 35 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 839 | 2.61 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Married | 369 | 3.05 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Non Family | 296 | 1.06 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Female | 90 | 5.96 | 15.6 | 84.4 |
| Male | 84 | 2.56 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
56.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 133 | 8.32% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 9.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 200 | 12.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 1% |
| High School Graduate | 661 | 41.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 4.75% |
| Some College | 368 | 23.01% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,291 | 1,099 | 135 |
| Hispanic | 171 | 154 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 118 | 118 | 54 |
| Other Race | 111 | 111 | 0 |
| Native American | 35 | 35 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 45.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $25,560 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,422 | $20,812 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $17,245 | $21,398 | $15,983 |
| Some College | $15,409 | $0 | $15,114 |
$17,245
Average Earnings
$21,398
Average Male
$15,983
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.7% of Bodfish residents speak only English, while 4.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,872 | 1,184 | 63.25% |
| Hispanic | 171 | 17 | 9.94% |
54.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
55.62%
Male Poverty Rate
54.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bodfish is White, with 63.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bodfish is Hispanic, with 9.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72.25% |
| High School | 40.24% |
| Some College | 39.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 9.22% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $26,809 | $37,974 |
| Households | $33,295 | $40,623 |
| Married Families | $34,205 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,500 | $42,092 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
196
Number of Veterans
196
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 118 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 79 |
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 11.25% |
| Native American | 35 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
32.9%
Labor Force Participation
26.2%
Employment Rate
20.3%
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
79.92%
Born in Bodfish
99.13%
Native Born
0.87%
Foreign Born
0.87%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.13% of Bodfish residents were born in the United States, with 79.92% having been born in California. 0.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,381 | 31 | 1.32% |
| 2023 | 2,350 | 30 | 1.29% |
| 2022 | 2,320 | -22 | -0.94% |
| 2021 | 2,342 | 178 | 8.23% |
| 2020 | 2,164 | 134 | 6.6% |
| 2019 | 2,030 | 646 | 46.68% |
| 2018 | 1,384 | -209 | -13.12% |
| 2017 | 1,593 | -37 | -2.27% |
| 2016 | 1,630 | -436 | -21.1% |
| 2015 | 2,066 | 105 | 5.35% |
| 2014 | 1,961 | -134 | -6.4% |
| 2013 | 2,095 | 264 | 14.42% |
| 2012 | 1,831 | -151 | -7.62% |
| 2011 | 1,982 | 26 | 1.33% |
| 2010 | 1,956 | 0 | 0% |