Hillcrest is a CDP located in Kern County California. Hillcrest has a 2024 population of 12,244. Hillcrest is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 3.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,801 in 2020.
The average household income in Hillcrest is $70,113 with a poverty rate of 22.72%. The median age in Hillcrest is 29.6 years: 29.4 years for males, and 29.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hillcrest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,410 | 51.55% |
| Other race | 2,766 | 26.36% |
| Two or more races | 1,862 | 17.74% |
| Black or African American | 285 | 2.72% |
| Asian | 101 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,871 | 3.63 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Married | 1,301 | 4.47 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Non Family | 645 | 1.17 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Female | 511 | 4.1 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Male | 414 | 4.23 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
4.21
Average Family Size
3.63
Average Household Size
52.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 681 | 11.15% |
| Associates Degree | 405 | 6.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 377 | 6.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 167 | 2.73% |
| High School Graduate | 1,868 | 30.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,615 | 26.43% |
| Some College | 997 | 16.32% |
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 | 4,641 | 2,487 | 215 |
| Other Race | 1,545 | 771 | 55 |
| White | 1,194 | 1,093 | 285 |
| 2+ Races | 1,149 | 696 | 98 |
| Black | 148 | 136 | 9 |
| Asian | 64 | 39 | 29 |
| Native American | 40 | 20 | 0 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,750 | $96,042 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,896 | $0 | $100,052 |
| High School Graduate | $35,737 | $46,523 | $25,397 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,033 | $27,228 | $21,738 |
| Overall | $31,413 | $34,628 | $24,548 |
| Some College | $25,163 | $33,609 | $16,389 |
$31,413
Average Earnings
$34,628
Average Male
$24,548
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
34.64% of Hillcrest residents speak only English, while 65.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 63.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,408 | 1,908 | 22.69% |
| Other | 2,766 | 760 | 27.48% |
| Multiple | 1,852 | 327 | 17.66% |
| Black | 285 | 196 | 68.77% |
| White | 1,492 | 187 | 12.53% |
| Asian | 101 | 62 | 61.39% |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Native | 60 | 10 | 16.67% |
22.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.56%
Male Poverty Rate
27.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hillcrest is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hillcrest is White, with 12.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 23.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.78% |
| High School | 13.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.62% |
| Female Employed | 12.93% |
| Male Employed | 10.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,913 | $72,029 |
| Households | $50,184 | $70,113 |
| Married Families | $58,497 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,917 | $56,730 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
206
Number of Veterans
179
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 74 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Korea | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 75+ | 70 |
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 2.97% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 1.83% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 4.22% |
| Black | 30 | 22.73% |
| Other Race | 20 | 1.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
69.25%
Born in Hillcrest
76.9%
Native Born
23.1%
Foreign Born
18.05%
Non Citizen
5.05%
Naturalized
76.9% of Hillcrest residents were born in the United States, with 69.25% having been born in California. 18.05% 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 | 12,244 | 874 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 11,370 | 875 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 10,495 | -948 | -8.28% |
| 2021 | 11,443 | -358 | -3.03% |
| 2020 | 11,801 | 0 | 0% |