Lamont is a CDP located in Kern County California. Lamont has a 2024 population of 13,481. Lamont is currently declining at a rate of -0.86% annually and its population has decreased by -8.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,724 in 2020.
The average household income in Lamont is $47,807 with a poverty rate of 32.39%. The median age in Lamont is 30.4 years: 30 years for males, and 30.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lamont was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,542 | 62.28% |
| Other race | 3,000 | 21.87% |
| Two or more races | 1,729 | 12.61% |
| Asian | 183 | 1.33% |
| Black or African American | 176 | 1.28% |
| Native American | 85 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,612 | 3.8 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Married | 2,015 | 4.12 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Female | 876 | 4.11 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Non Family | 406 | 1.73 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
| Male | 315 | 3.55 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
3.97
Average Family Size
3.8
Average Household Size
41.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,055 | 14.15% |
| Associates Degree | 260 | 3.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 158 | 2.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 0.58% |
| High School Graduate | 1,706 | 22.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,504 | 46.98% |
| Some College | 732 | 9.81% |
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 | 6,825 | 2,440 | 166 |
| Other Race | 1,714 | 788 | 94 |
| 2+ Races | 1,115 | 477 | 52 |
| White | 399 | 245 | 10 |
| Asian | 183 | 171 | 25 |
| Native American | 53 | 34 | 0 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 13.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,297 | $31,609 | $19,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,994 | $26,678 | $19,001 |
| Overall | $25,508 | $28,722 | $19,146 |
| Some College | $28,906 | $30,742 | $0 |
$25,508
Average Earnings
$28,722
Average Male
$19,146
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
15.94% of Lamont residents speak only English, while 84.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 83.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,852 | 4,048 | 31.5% |
| Other | 2,991 | 1,056 | 35.31% |
| Multiple | 1,729 | 252 | 14.57% |
| Black | 176 | 176 | 100% |
| White | 482 | 154 | 31.95% |
| Asian | 183 | 132 | 72.13% |
| Native | 85 | 19 | 22.35% |
32.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.25%
Male Poverty Rate
35.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lamont is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lamont is Multiple, with 14.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 37.31% |
| Some College | 33.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.89% |
| High School | 23.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.53% |
| Female Employed | 18.06% |
| Male Employed | 14.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,566 | $48,171 |
| Households | $37,164 | $47,807 |
| Married Families | $46,373 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,341 | $33,209 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
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
144
Number of Veterans
144
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 102 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90 | 1.05% |
| White | 62 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 37 | 20.22% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 2.23% |
| Other Race | 13 | 0.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
9.5%
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
55.84%
Born in Lamont
59.39%
Native Born
40.61%
Foreign Born
32.94%
Non Citizen
7.66%
Naturalized
59.39% of Lamont residents were born in the United States, with 55.84% having been born in California. 32.94% 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 | 13,481 | -117 | -0.86% |
| 2023 | 13,598 | -117 | -0.85% |
| 2022 | 13,715 | -554 | -3.88% |
| 2021 | 14,269 | -455 | -3.09% |
| 2020 | 14,724 | -75 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 14,799 | -423 | -2.78% |
| 2018 | 15,222 | -375 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 15,597 | 158 | 1.02% |
| 2016 | 15,439 | -502 | -3.15% |
| 2015 | 15,941 | -418 | -2.56% |
| 2014 | 16,359 | 120 | 0.74% |
| 2013 | 16,239 | 147 | 0.91% |
| 2012 | 16,092 | 209 | 1.32% |
| 2011 | 15,883 | 763 | 5.05% |
| 2010 | 15,120 | 0 | 0% |