Rosamond is a CDP located in Kern County California. Rosamond has a 2024 population of 21,071. Rosamond is currently growing at a rate of 1% annually and its population has increased by 4.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,255 in 2020.
The average household income in Rosamond is $93,207 with a poverty rate of 14.66%. The median age in Rosamond is 30.9 years: 29.8 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rosamond was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,125 | 53.86% |
| Other race | 4,239 | 20.52% |
| Two or more races | 2,542 | 12.31% |
| Black or African American | 2,347 | 11.36% |
| Asian | 263 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 131 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.03% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,575 | 3.14 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 3,463 | 3.84 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 1,789 | 1.46 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Female | 1,050 | 3.74 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Male | 273 | 2.95 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
3.69
Average Family Size
3.14
Average Household Size
73.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 959 | 7.64% |
| Associates Degree | 1,182 | 9.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,441 | 11.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 914 | 7.28% |
| High School Graduate | 4,077 | 32.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,191 | 9.49% |
| Some College | 2,791 | 22.23% |
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 | 5,387 | 3,788 | 575 |
| White | 5,381 | 5,000 | 1,403 |
| Other Race | 2,541 | 1,798 | 255 |
| 2+ Races | 1,353 | 992 | 187 |
| Black | 1,134 | 1,013 | 134 |
| Asian | 224 | 192 | 112 |
| Native American | 98 | 75 | 54 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 55.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,702 | $93,688 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,426 | $84,920 | $55,000 |
| High School Graduate | $34,972 | $50,066 | $22,686 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,693 | $32,553 | $27,350 |
| Overall | $45,599 | $58,657 | $31,678 |
| Some College | $57,944 | $70,797 | $38,179 |
$45,599
Average Earnings
$58,657
Average Male
$31,678
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.49% of Rosamond residents speak only English, while 33.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,570 | 1,276 | 13.33% |
| Black | 2,347 | 808 | 34.43% |
| White | 7,565 | 693 | 9.16% |
| Multiple | 2,542 | 366 | 14.4% |
| Other | 4,239 | 273 | 6.44% |
| Asian | 263 | 48 | 18.25% |
| Native | 131 | 33 | 25.19% |
14.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.71%
Male Poverty Rate
16.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rosamond is Black, with 34.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rosamond is Other, with 6.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.16% |
| High School | 12.14% |
| Some College | 9.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 25.09% |
| Female Employed | 8.09% |
| Male Employed | 6.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,744 | $100,235 |
| Households | $77,318 | $93,207 |
| Married Families | $94,953 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,887 | $68,497 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,836
Number of Veterans
1,666
Male Veterans
170
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 740 |
| First Gulf War | 605 |
| Vietnam | 434 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 556 |
| 65 to 74 | 510 |
| 55 to 64 | 377 |
| 75+ | 233 |
| 18 to 34 | 160 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,402 | 18.19% |
| Hispanic | 572 | 9.1% |
| Other Race | 190 | 6.28% |
| Black | 116 | 9.36% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 3.32% |
| Asian | 40 | 15.63% |
| Native American | 31 | 32.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
70.33%
Born in Rosamond
89.7%
Native Born
10.3%
Foreign Born
4.83%
Non Citizen
5.48%
Naturalized
89.7% of Rosamond residents were born in the United States, with 70.33% having been born in California. 4.83% 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 | 21,071 | 208 | 1% |
| 2023 | 20,863 | 209 | 1.01% |
| 2022 | 20,654 | 80 | 0.39% |
| 2021 | 20,574 | 319 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 20,255 | -596 | -2.86% |
| 2019 | 20,851 | 823 | 4.11% |
| 2018 | 20,028 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 20,024 | 352 | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 19,672 | 132 | 0.68% |
| 2015 | 19,540 | 882 | 4.73% |
| 2014 | 18,658 | -42 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 18,700 | 685 | 3.8% |
| 2012 | 18,015 | 18 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 17,997 | -153 | -0.84% |
| 2010 | 18,150 | 0 | 0% |