Mojave is a CDP located in Kern County California. Mojave has a 2024 population of 3,803. Mojave is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually but its population has increased by 0.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,780 in 2020.
The average household income in Mojave is $64,633 with a poverty rate of 27.84%. The median age in Mojave is 32.4 years: 28.9 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mojave was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,309 | 29.47% |
| Black or African American | 1,220 | 27.47% |
| Other race | 932 | 20.98% |
| Two or more races | 882 | 19.86% |
| Asian | 48 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.41% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,616 | 2.75 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Non Family | 671 | 1.21 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Married | 573 | 3.54 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Female | 353 | 4.29 | 21.5 | 78.5 |
| Male | 19 | 4.74 | 26.3 | 73.7 |
3.72
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
39.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 410 | 14.94% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 2.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 102 | 3.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 78 | 2.84% |
| High School Graduate | 1,106 | 40.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 354 | 12.9% |
| Some College | 619 | 22.56% |
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 | 1,119 | 689 | 29 |
| White | 736 | 686 | 100 |
| Black | 735 | 451 | 39 |
| Other Race | 666 | 387 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 373 | 222 | 0 |
| Asian | 48 | 48 | 12 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,292 | $0 | $93,913 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,432 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,529 | $46,587 | $40,102 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,865 | $27,644 | $20,227 |
| Overall | $40,638 | $45,677 | $36,550 |
| Some College | $44,167 | $0 | $36,739 |
$40,638
Average Earnings
$45,677
Average Male
$36,550
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.2% of Mojave residents speak only English, while 27.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,177 | 783 | 35.97% |
| Multiple | 882 | 664 | 75.28% |
| Black | 1,191 | 227 | 19.06% |
| Other | 909 | 169 | 18.59% |
| White | 767 | 106 | 13.82% |
| Native | 33 | 33 | 100% |
27.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.78%
Male Poverty Rate
33.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mojave is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mojave is White, with 13.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 26.11% |
| Some College | 17.72% |
| High School | 12.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 90.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.14% |
| Male Employed | 17.76% |
| Female Employed | 5.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,284 | $71,936 |
| Households | $50,800 | $64,633 |
| Married Families | $63,795 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,039 | $52,514 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
167
Number of Veterans
159
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| Vietnam | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 64 |
| 18 to 34 | 55 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 17% |
| Other Race | 6 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
11.7%
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
74.9%
Born in Mojave
87.06%
Native Born
12.94%
Foreign Born
8.24%
Non Citizen
4.71%
Naturalized
87.06% of Mojave residents were born in the United States, with 74.9% having been born in California. 8.24% 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 | 3,803 | -31 | -0.81% |
| 2023 | 3,834 | -31 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 3,865 | 245 | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 3,620 | -160 | -4.23% |
| 2020 | 3,780 | -75 | -1.95% |
| 2019 | 3,855 | -375 | -8.87% |
| 2018 | 4,230 | 8 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 4,222 | -17 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 4,239 | -58 | -1.35% |
| 2015 | 4,297 | 125 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4,172 | 128 | 3.17% |
| 2013 | 4,044 | 209 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 3,835 | -152 | -3.81% |
| 2011 | 3,987 | -251 | -5.92% |
| 2010 | 4,238 | 0 | 0% |