California City is a city located in Kern County California. California City has a 2024 population of 13,379. California City is currently declining at a rate of -3.06% annually and its population has decreased by -11.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,070 in 2020.
The average household income in California City is $71,888 with a poverty rate of 24.3%. The median age in California City is 33.8 years: 34.6 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of California City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,158 | 41.55% |
| Black or African American | 3,446 | 23.25% |
| Two or more races | 2,344 | 15.82% |
| Other race | 2,276 | 15.36% |
| Native American | 371 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 220 | 1.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.04% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,672 | 2.83 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Married | 1,801 | 3.65 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Non Family | 1,582 | 1.14 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Female | 695 | 4.17 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Male | 594 | 3.27 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
57.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,367 | 13.82% |
| Associates Degree | 863 | 8.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 751 | 7.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 348 | 3.52% |
| High School Graduate | 3,451 | 34.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 666 | 6.73% |
| Some College | 2,449 | 24.75% |
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 | 3,632 | 2,468 | 156 |
| White | 3,312 | 3,049 | 477 |
| Black | 2,158 | 1,603 | 212 |
| Other Race | 1,694 | 1,114 | 107 |
| 2+ Races | 1,416 | 1,050 | 115 |
| Native American | 317 | 310 | 85 |
| Asian | 220 | 188 | 42 |
| Islander | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 97.79%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 26.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $127,755 | $128,923 | $30,278 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,611 | $120,000 | $41,846 |
| High School Graduate | $37,427 | $37,862 | $36,731 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $20,053 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,082 | $41,372 | $27,993 |
| Some College | $31,051 | $47,472 | $23,062 |
$35,082
Average Earnings
$41,372
Average Male
$27,993
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.2% of California City residents speak only English, while 31.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,927 | 1,248 | 25.33% |
| White | 4,300 | 802 | 18.65% |
| Black | 3,067 | 777 | 25.33% |
| Multiple | 2,231 | 594 | 26.62% |
| Other | 1,607 | 100 | 6.22% |
| Native | 342 | 75 | 21.93% |
| Asian | 168 | 40 | 23.81% |
24.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.25%
Male Poverty Rate
27.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in California City is Multiple, with 26.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in California City is Other, with 6.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.37% |
| Some College | 16.28% |
| High School | 16.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.86% |
| Female Employed | 22.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.39% |
| Male Employed | 3.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,626 | $79,188 |
| Households | $55,271 | $71,888 |
| Married Families | $73,495 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,144 | $53,097 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,023
Number of Veterans
940
Male Veterans
83
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 444 |
| Second Gulf War | 261 |
| First Gulf War | 196 |
| World War II | 25 |
| Korea | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 453 |
| 18 to 34 | 178 |
| 55 to 64 | 163 |
| 35 to 54 | 119 |
| 75+ | 110 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 694 | 15.71% |
| Hispanic | 149 | 3.79% |
| Black | 136 | 4.96% |
| Native American | 85 | 26.81% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 3.88% |
| Other Race | 42 | 2.22% |
| Asian | 6 | 2.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
40.7%
Employment Rate
18.5%
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
66.47%
Born in California City
86.69%
Native Born
13.31%
Foreign Born
5.21%
Non Citizen
8.1%
Naturalized
86.69% of California City residents were born in the United States, with 66.47% having been born in California. 5.21% 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 | 11,266 | -422 | -3.61% |
| 2028 | 11,688 | -423 | -3.49% |
| 2027 | 12,111 | -423 | -3.37% |
| 2026 | 12,534 | -422 | -3.26% |
| 2025 | 12,956 | -423 | -3.16% |
| 2024 | 13,379 | -423 | -3.06% |
| 2023 | 13,802 | -1,378 | -9.08% |
| 2022 | 15,180 | 139 | 0.92% |
| 2021 | 15,041 | -29 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 15,070 | 804 | 5.64% |
| 2019 | 14,266 | 40 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 14,226 | 323 | 2.32% |
| 2017 | 13,903 | 232 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 13,671 | 463 | 3.51% |
| 2015 | 13,208 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 13,205 | 5 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 13,200 | -125 | -0.94% |
| 2012 | 13,325 | 495 | 3.86% |
| 2011 | 12,830 | -633 | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 13,463 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,385 | 2,430 | 40.81% |
| 1990 | 5,955 | 3,212 | 117.1% |
| 1980 | 2,743 | 1,434 | 109.55% |
| 1970 | 1,309 | -9,957 | -88.38% |