La Cresta is a CDP located in Kern County California. La Cresta has a 2024 population of 9,879. La Cresta is currently growing at a rate of 7.68% annually but its population has decreased by -1.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,990 in 2020.
The average household income in La Cresta is $76,960 with a poverty rate of 14.4%. The median age in La Cresta is 31.4 years: 34.3 years for males, and 27.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Cresta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,517 | 52.78% |
| Other race | 2,107 | 24.62% |
| Two or more races | 1,166 | 13.62% |
| Black or African American | 462 | 5.4% |
| Native American | 172 | 2.01% |
| Asian | 131 | 1.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.04% |
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 | 2,817 | 2.99 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Non Family | 1,139 | 1.29 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
| Married | 1,119 | 3.89 | 70 | 30 |
| Female | 321 | 4.21 | 57 | 43 |
| Male | 238 | 5.24 | 10.9 | 89.1 |
4
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
49.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 783 | 15.6% |
| Associates Degree | 359 | 7.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 532 | 10.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 324 | 6.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,197 | 23.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 760 | 15.14% |
| Some College | 1,064 | 21.2% |
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 | 3,253 | 1,839 | 248 |
| White | 1,327 | 1,272 | 518 |
| Other Race | 1,214 | 626 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 688 | 465 | 71 |
| Native American | 169 | 139 | 27 |
| Black | 167 | 145 | 0 |
| Asian | 80 | 49 | 35 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 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 43.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,563 | $89,632 | $59,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,286 | $104,583 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,861 | $35,585 | $36,473 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,794 | $35,100 | $23,906 |
| Overall | $37,000 | $40,050 | $35,644 |
| Some College | $41,563 | $43,028 | $36,433 |
$37,000
Average Earnings
$40,050
Average Male
$35,644
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49.29% of La Cresta residents speak only English, while 50.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,213 | 1,025 | 16.5% |
| Other | 2,107 | 508 | 24.11% |
| Multiple | 1,166 | 423 | 36.28% |
| White | 1,631 | 112 | 6.87% |
| Asian | 131 | 22 | 16.79% |
| Black | 462 | 16 | 3.46% |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 100% |
14.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.73%
Male Poverty Rate
17.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Cresta is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Cresta is Black, with 3.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.93% |
| High School | 16.96% |
| Some College | 8.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 47.89% |
| Female Employed | 12.43% |
| Male Employed | 2.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,641 | $92,102 |
| Households | $49,836 | $76,960 |
| Married Families | $88,856 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,067 | $52,913 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
146
Number of Veterans
146
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 0.64% |
| Other Race | 16 | 1.13% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 1.21% |
| Asian | 7 | 8.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
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
71.2%
Born in La Cresta
81.39%
Native Born
18.61%
Foreign Born
11.38%
Non Citizen
7.23%
Naturalized
81.39% of La Cresta residents were born in the United States, with 71.2% having been born in California. 11.38% 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 | 9,879 | 705 | 7.68% |
| 2023 | 9,174 | 706 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 8,468 | -258 | -2.96% |
| 2021 | 8,726 | -1,264 | -12.65% |
| 2020 | 9,990 | 0 | 0% |