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 $50,262 with a poverty rate of 34.93%. The median age in Lamont is 31 years: 30.3 years for males, and 31.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lamont was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,028 | 44.71% |
| Two or more races | 3,431 | 25.45% |
| Other race | 3,414 | 25.32% |
| Black or African American | 274 | 2.03% |
| Asian | 191 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 143 | 1.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,670 | 3.67 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Married | 1,827 | 4.17 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Female | 1,012 | 3.74 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Non Family | 475 | 1.42 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Male | 356 | 3.95 | 30.9 | 69.1 |
3.91
Average Family Size
3.67
Average Household Size
45.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 952 | 12.49% |
| Associates Degree | 253 | 3.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 238 | 3.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 51 | 0.67% |
| High School Graduate | 1,624 | 21.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,555 | 46.64% |
| Some College | 950 | 12.46% |
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 | 6,969 | 2,628 | 246 |
| Other Race | 2,073 | 961 | 126 |
| 2+ Races | 2,043 | 947 | 105 |
| White | 402 | 249 | 5 |
| Asian | 191 | 178 | 25 |
| Native American | 80 | 61 | 0 |
| Black | 41 | 41 | 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 13.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $24,637 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,708 | $32,733 | $20,966 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,877 | $23,235 | $19,014 |
| Overall | $23,125 | $25,701 | $19,457 |
| Some College | $31,979 | $32,799 | $0 |
$23,125
Average Earnings
$25,701
Average Male
$19,457
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
17.9% of Lamont residents speak only English, while 82.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 81.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,659 | 4,286 | 33.86% |
| Other | 3,406 | 1,193 | 35.03% |
| Multiple | 3,431 | 810 | 23.61% |
| Black | 274 | 242 | 88.32% |
| White | 468 | 159 | 33.97% |
| Asian | 191 | 134 | 70.16% |
| Native | 143 | 19 | 13.29% |
34.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.67%
Male Poverty Rate
37.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lamont is Black, with 88.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lamont is Native, with 13.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 33.25% |
| High School | 30.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 28.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.7% |
| Female Employed | 21.52% |
| Male Employed | 19.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,504 | $49,943 |
| Households | $34,436 | $50,262 |
| Married Families | $40,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,174 | $41,750 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
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
135
Number of Veterans
135
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 89 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72 | 0.84% |
| White | 50 | 1.29% |
| Asian | 38 | 19.9% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 1.13% |
| Other Race | 17 | 0.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
52.83%
Born in Lamont
58.3%
Native Born
41.7%
Foreign Born
33.11%
Non Citizen
8.59%
Naturalized
58.3% of Lamont residents were born in the United States, with 52.83% having been born in California. 33.11% 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% |