China Lake Acres is a CDP located in Kern County California. China Lake Acres has a 2024 population of 2,470. China Lake Acres is currently growing at a rate of 1.77% annually and its population has increased by 0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,450 in 2020.
The average household income in China Lake Acres is $134,458 with a poverty rate of 24%. The median age in China Lake Acres is 34.5 years: 41.7 years for males, and 28.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of China Lake Acres was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,515 | 60.05% |
| Two or more races | 521 | 20.65% |
| Black or African American | 267 | 10.58% |
| Other race | 211 | 8.36% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 843 | 2.99 | 62 | 38 |
| Married | 445 | 3.38 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Non Family | 198 | 1.08 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Male | 123 | 4.93 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
| Female | 77 | 2.57 | 87 | 13 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
62.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 271 | 17.5% |
| Associates Degree | 217 | 14.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 6.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 114 | 7.36% |
| High School Graduate | 435 | 28.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 4.52% |
| Some College | 341 | 22.01% |
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 | 897 | 694 | 189 |
| Black | 202 | 202 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 200 | 134 | 17 |
| Other Race | 187 | 115 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 182 | 124 | 12 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $250,001 | $250,001 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,243 | $48,561 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,953 | $45,928 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,537 | $0 | $43,105 |
| Some College | $36,181 | $0 | $27,238 |
$46,537
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$43,105
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.58% of China Lake Acres residents speak only English, while 13.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 521 | 263 | 50.48% |
| White | 1,153 | 179 | 15.52% |
| Hispanic | 386 | 116 | 30.05% |
| Other | 211 | 94 | 44.55% |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 100% |
24%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.09%
Male Poverty Rate
27.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in China Lake Acres is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in China Lake Acres is White, with 15.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 32.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.72% |
| High School | 8.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.82% |
| Male Employed | 5.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,393 | $149,647 |
| Households | $67,438 | $134,458 |
| Married Families | $71,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,561 | $47,740 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
270
Number of Veterans
203
Male Veterans
67
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| Vietnam | 65 |
| Korea | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 197 | 18.43% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 20.85% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 14.7% |
| Other Race | 32 | 17.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
37.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
7%
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
78%
Born in China Lake Acres
97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
1.66%
Non Citizen
0.36%
Naturalized
97.98% of China Lake Acres residents were born in the United States, with 78% having been born in California. 1.66% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,470 | 43 | 1.77% |
| 2023 | 2,427 | 42 | 1.76% |
| 2022 | 2,385 | -56 | -2.29% |
| 2021 | 2,441 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 2,450 | 314 | 14.7% |
| 2019 | 2,136 | 189 | 9.71% |
| 2018 | 1,947 | -499 | -20.4% |
| 2017 | 2,446 | 356 | 17.03% |
| 2016 | 2,090 | 270 | 14.84% |
| 2015 | 1,820 | 444 | 32.27% |
| 2014 | 1,376 | -127 | -8.45% |
| 2013 | 1,503 | 292 | 24.11% |
| 2012 | 1,211 | -212 | -14.9% |
| 2011 | 1,423 | -453 | -24.15% |
| 2010 | 1,876 | 0 | 0% |