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 $60,286 with a poverty rate of 36.13%. The median age in Mojave is 39 years: 39.6 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mojave was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,583 | 40.96% |
| Two or more races | 856 | 22.15% |
| Black or African American | 642 | 16.61% |
| Other race | 477 | 12.34% |
| Native American | 193 | 4.99% |
| Asian | 95 | 2.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.49% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,513 | 2.55 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
| Non Family | 662 | 1.22 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Married | 652 | 3.41 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Female | 113 | 3.59 | 10.6 | 89.4 |
| Male | 86 | 4.94 | 10.5 | 89.5 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
39.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 197 | 7.8% |
| Associates Degree | 89 | 3.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 60 | 2.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 2.41% |
| High School Graduate | 965 | 38.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 266 | 10.53% |
| Some College | 889 | 35.18% |
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 | 1,010 | 653 | 30 |
| White | 886 | 823 | 54 |
| Black | 445 | 402 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 366 | 172 | 0 |
| Other Race | 320 | 209 | 5 |
| Native American | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| Asian | 95 | 95 | 14 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 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 14.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,911 | $0 | $92,788 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,889 | $60,923 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,806 | $27,705 | $28,185 |
| Overall | $32,128 | $42,000 | $28,556 |
| Some College | $42,737 | $44,332 | $38,598 |
$32,128
Average Earnings
$42,000
Average Male
$28,556
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.56% of Mojave residents speak only English, while 28.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,989 | 953 | 47.91% |
| Multiple | 856 | 690 | 80.61% |
| White | 920 | 202 | 21.96% |
| Black | 609 | 154 | 25.29% |
| Other | 456 | 128 | 28.07% |
| Native | 193 | 55 | 28.5% |
36.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.07%
Male Poverty Rate
39.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mojave is Multiple, with 80.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mojave is White, with 21.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 31.4% |
| High School | 29.64% |
| Some College | 18.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 69.23% |
| Female Unemployed | 48.57% |
| Male Employed | 15.73% |
| Female Employed | 11.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,991 | $66,736 |
| Households | $46,035 | $60,286 |
| Married Families | $58,571 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,382 | $49,610 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
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
203
Number of Veterans
187
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 58 |
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 45 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 198 | 15.75% |
| Other Race | 5 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
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
72.24%
Born in Mojave
87.22%
Native Born
12.78%
Foreign Born
9.39%
Non Citizen
3.39%
Naturalized
87.22% of Mojave residents were born in the United States, with 72.24% having been born in California. 9.39% 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% |