East Niles is a CDP located in Kern County California. East Niles has a 2024 population of 34,978. East Niles is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 17.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,885 in 2020.
The average household income in East Niles is $63,777 with a poverty rate of 29.4%. The median age in East Niles is 30.3 years: 29.3 years for males, and 31.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Niles was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,183 | 35.62% |
| Other race | 9,293 | 32.51% |
| Two or more races | 7,128 | 24.94% |
| Black or African American | 1,208 | 4.23% |
| Native American | 456 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 276 | 0.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.15% |
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 | 7,958 | 3.57 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Married | 3,612 | 4.26 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Non Family | 1,779 | 1.39 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 1,497 | 4.19 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Male | 1,070 | 3.97 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
4.01
Average Family Size
3.57
Average Household Size
59.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,594 | 16.14% |
| Associates Degree | 866 | 5.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,024 | 6.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 376 | 2.34% |
| High School Graduate | 5,495 | 34.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,356 | 20.88% |
| Some College | 2,359 | 14.68% |
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 | 12,385 | 6,989 | 1,025 |
| Other Race | 5,210 | 3,116 | 551 |
| 2+ Races | 3,810 | 2,285 | 232 |
| White | 2,689 | 2,234 | 193 |
| Black | 554 | 515 | 106 |
| Native American | 261 | 207 | 17 |
| Asian | 250 | 224 | 61 |
| Islander | 14 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 92.96%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 24.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,769 | $0 | $51,442 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,294 | $0 | $94,167 |
| High School Graduate | $31,604 | $39,458 | $26,370 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,810 | $37,789 | $16,590 |
| Overall | $34,069 | $39,899 | $27,233 |
| Some College | $36,216 | $47,885 | $29,090 |
$34,069
Average Earnings
$39,899
Average Male
$27,233
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
31.98% of East Niles residents speak only English, while 68.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 66.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23,383 | 6,561 | 28.06% |
| Multiple | 7,086 | 2,452 | 34.6% |
| Other | 9,260 | 1,801 | 19.45% |
| White | 3,064 | 960 | 31.33% |
| Black | 1,198 | 575 | 48% |
| Native | 452 | 149 | 32.96% |
| Asian | 276 | 31 | 11.23% |
| Islander | 42 | 4 | 9.52% |
29.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.5%
Male Poverty Rate
31.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Niles is Black, with 48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Niles is Islander, with 9.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.9% |
| High School | 27.42% |
| Some College | 13.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 42.45% |
| Female Employed | 21.6% |
| Male Employed | 8.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,145 | $68,131 |
| Households | $51,250 | $63,777 |
| Married Families | $63,696 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,340 | $35,419 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.5%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
352
Number of Veterans
334
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 147 |
| Second Gulf War | 66 |
| Korea | 34 |
| World War II | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 146 |
| 75+ | 122 |
| 18 to 34 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 226 | 3.13% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 0.76% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 1.25% |
| Other Race | 43 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 23 | 9.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
11.5%
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
67.91%
Born in East Niles
75.32%
Native Born
24.68%
Foreign Born
15.47%
Non Citizen
9.22%
Naturalized
75.32% of East Niles residents were born in the United States, with 67.91% having been born in California. 15.47% 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 | 34,978 | 2,499 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 32,479 | 2,498 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 29,981 | 871 | 2.99% |
| 2021 | 29,110 | -775 | -2.59% |
| 2020 | 29,885 | 0 | 0% |