Kirkwood is a CDP located in Alpine County California. Kirkwood has a 2024 population of 264. Kirkwood is currently growing at a rate of 2.72% annually and its population has increased by 69.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 156 in 2020.
The average household income in Kirkwood is $144,310 with a poverty rate of 27.31%. The median age in Kirkwood is 26.6 years: 26 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kirkwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 182 | 73.09% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 22.09% |
| Other race | 10 | 4.02% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 59 | 3.02 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Married | 38 | 4.13 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Non Family | 21 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.13
Average Family Size
3.02
Average Household Size
79.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50 | 33.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 37.09% |
| High School Graduate | 27 | 17.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 11.92% |
| Some College | 0 | 0% |
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 | 76 | 58 | 38 |
| White | 73 | 73 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 26 | 20 |
| Other Race | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 93.15%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.78% of Kirkwood residents speak only English, while 38.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 103 | 40 | 38.83% |
| White | 144 | 28 | 19.44% |
| Multiple | 55 | 8 | 14.55% |
| Other | 10 | 6 | 60% |
27.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
36%
Male Poverty Rate
6.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kirkwood is Other, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kirkwood is Multiple, with 14.55% 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 100%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77.78% |
| High School | 74.07% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 31.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 13.89% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $153,250 | $187,447 |
| Households | $138,295 | $144,310 |
| Married Families | $153,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
77.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
7
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 4.03% |
| Black | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
0%
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
70.28%
Born in Kirkwood
88.76%
Native Born
11.24%
Foreign Born
7.23%
Non Citizen
4.02%
Naturalized
88.76% of Kirkwood residents were born in the United States, with 70.28% having been born in California. 7.23% 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 | 264 | 7 | 2.72% |
| 2023 | 257 | 8 | 3.21% |
| 2022 | 249 | 17 | 7.33% |
| 2021 | 232 | 76 | 48.72% |
| 2020 | 156 | 76 | 95% |
| 2019 | 80 | 4 | 5.26% |
| 2018 | 76 | 3 | 4.11% |
| 2017 | 73 | 9 | 14.06% |
| 2016 | 64 | -11 | -14.67% |
| 2015 | 75 | -23 | -23.47% |
| 2014 | 98 | 32 | 48.48% |
| 2013 | 66 | -39 | -37.14% |
| 2012 | 105 | -18 | -14.63% |
| 2011 | 123 | -35 | -22.15% |
| 2010 | 158 | 0 | 0% |