Mettler is a CDP located in Kern County California. Mettler has a 2024 population of 120. Mettler is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually but its population has increased by 4.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 115 in 2020.
The average household income in Mettler is $70,867 with a poverty rate of 21.17%. The median age in Mettler is 33.4 years: 30.9 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mettler was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 55 | 40.15% |
| Two or more races | 54 | 39.42% |
| White | 28 | 20.44% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 39 | 3.51 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Married | 20 | 3.8 | 65 | 35 |
| Female | 16 | 3.44 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 3 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.36
Average Family Size
3.51
Average Household Size
82.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 12.5% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 42 | 43.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 32.29% |
| Some College | 11 | 11.46% |
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 | 96 | 53 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 26 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 73.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race 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 | $32,031 | $0 | $31,094 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,536 | $57,321 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,750 | $55,179 | $30,673 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$33,750
Average Earnings
$55,179
Average Male
$30,673
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
2.44% of Mettler residents speak only English, while 97.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 97.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 137 | 29 | 21.17% |
| Other | 55 | 18 | 32.73% |
| Multiple | 54 | 11 | 20.37% |
21.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.65%
Male Poverty Rate
13.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mettler is Other, with 32.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mettler is Multiple, with 20.37% 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 23.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 45.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.95% |
| High School | 11.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 23.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,875 | $66,587 |
| Households | $87,875 | $70,867 |
| Married Families | $88,571 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
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
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
63.5%
Born in Mettler
65.69%
Native Born
34.31%
Foreign Born
8.03%
Non Citizen
26.28%
Naturalized
65.69% of Mettler residents were born in the United States, with 63.5% having been born in California. 8.03% 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 | 120 | -1 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 121 | -1 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 122 | -110 | -47.41% |
| 2021 | 232 | 117 | 101.74% |
| 2020 | 115 | -42 | -26.75% |
| 2019 | 157 | 19 | 13.77% |
| 2018 | 138 | 24 | 21.05% |
| 2017 | 114 | -10 | -8.06% |
| 2016 | 124 | 16 | 14.81% |
| 2015 | 108 | 20 | 22.73% |
| 2014 | 88 | -87 | -49.71% |
| 2013 | 175 | 9 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 166 | 21 | 14.48% |
| 2011 | 145 | 9 | 6.62% |
| 2010 | 136 | 0 | 0% |