Kettleman City is a CDP located in Kings County California. Kettleman City has a 2024 population of 876. Kettleman City is currently declining at a rate of -4.37% annually and its population has decreased by -29.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,245 in 2020.
The average household income in Kettleman City is $57,846 with a poverty rate of 26.81%. The median age in Kettleman City is 41.7 years: 44 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kettleman City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 539 | 59.96% |
| White | 199 | 22.14% |
| Two or more races | 161 | 17.91% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 369 | 2.44 | 20.3 | 79.7 |
| Married | 167 | 2.93 | 31.1 | 68.9 |
| Non Family | 124 | 1.45 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 78 | 2.95 | 29.5 | 70.5 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
20.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 8.86% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 4.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 261 | 37.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 248 | 35.43% |
| Some College | 95 | 13.57% |
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 | 700 | 390 | 0 |
| Other Race | 459 | 173 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 137 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,929 | $0 | $11,724 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $23,732 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,286 | $47,556 | $12,305 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$24,286
Average Earnings
$47,556
Average Male
$12,305
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
0% of Kettleman City residents speak only English, while 100% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 100% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 539 | 241 | 44.71% |
| Hispanic | 899 | 241 | 26.81% |
26.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.75%
Male Poverty Rate
31.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kettleman City is Other, with 44.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kettleman City is Hispanic, with 26.81% 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 43.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.81% |
| Some College | 24.81% |
| High School | 18.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 17.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 13.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,569 | $59,424 |
| Households | $48,920 | $57,846 |
| Married Families | $75,066 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.6%
Labor Force Participation
71.4%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
51.28%
Born in Kettleman City
51.28%
Native Born
48.72%
Foreign Born
41.71%
Non Citizen
7.01%
Naturalized
51.28% of Kettleman City residents were born in the United States, with 51.28% having been born in California. 41.71% 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 | 876 | -40 | -4.37% |
| 2023 | 916 | -40 | -4.18% |
| 2022 | 956 | 177 | 22.72% |
| 2021 | 779 | -466 | -37.43% |
| 2020 | 1,245 | 109 | 9.6% |
| 2019 | 1,136 | -259 | -18.57% |
| 2018 | 1,395 | -179 | -11.37% |
| 2017 | 1,574 | -12 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 1,586 | -65 | -3.94% |
| 2015 | 1,651 | 3 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 1,648 | 235 | 16.63% |
| 2013 | 1,413 | 122 | 9.45% |
| 2012 | 1,291 | 84 | 6.96% |
| 2011 | 1,207 | -232 | -16.12% |
| 2010 | 1,439 | 0 | 0% |