Shafter is a city located in Kern County California. Shafter has a 2024 population of 22,531. Shafter is currently growing at a rate of 2.81% annually and its population has increased by 12.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,067 in 2020.
The average household income in Shafter is $77,072 with a poverty rate of 22.68%. The median age in Shafter is 27.4 years: 28.7 years for males, and 25.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shafter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,101 | 50.1% |
| Two or more races | 5,719 | 28.37% |
| Other race | 3,569 | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 382 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 219 | 1.09% |
| Asian | 168 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,158 | 3.77 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Married | 2,954 | 4.24 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Non Family | 858 | 1.19 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Female | 796 | 4.68 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Male | 550 | 3.98 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
4.1
Average Family Size
3.77
Average Household Size
63.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,302 | 11.87% |
| Associates Degree | 750 | 6.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 811 | 7.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 406 | 3.7% |
| High School Graduate | 3,199 | 29.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,224 | 20.28% |
| Some College | 2,275 | 20.74% |
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 | 8,343 | 5,151 | 695 |
| 2+ Races | 2,899 | 2,051 | 316 |
| White | 2,124 | 1,843 | 474 |
| Other Race | 1,974 | 1,300 | 198 |
| Black | 308 | 261 | 17 |
| Native American | 176 | 157 | 6 |
| Asian | 88 | 88 | 5 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,229 | $46,944 | $60,268 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,429 | $101,477 | $66,667 |
| High School Graduate | $35,863 | $41,786 | $26,368 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,844 | $33,125 | $26,591 |
| Overall | $36,519 | $46,004 | $29,661 |
| Some College | $45,741 | $65,556 | $29,438 |
$36,519
Average Earnings
$46,004
Average Male
$29,661
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
37.41% of Shafter residents speak only English, while 62.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 60.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16,248 | 3,801 | 23.39% |
| Multiple | 5,541 | 977 | 17.63% |
| Other | 3,551 | 797 | 22.44% |
| White | 2,834 | 392 | 13.83% |
| Black | 233 | 122 | 52.36% |
| Asian | 146 | 111 | 76.03% |
22.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.22%
Male Poverty Rate
22.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shafter is Asian, with 76.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shafter is White, with 13.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.61% |
| High School | 23.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.79% |
| Some College | 8.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.13% |
| Female Employed | 10.87% |
| Male Employed | 9.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,891 | $79,508 |
| Households | $66,418 | $77,072 |
| Married Families | $86,122 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,770 | $43,327 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
288
Number of Veterans
265
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 137 |
| Vietnam | 130 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 109 |
| 65 to 74 | 91 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 165 | 2.47% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 1.27% |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 1.67% |
| Other Race | 32 | 1.24% |
| Black | 17 | 4.78% |
| Native American | 12 | 6.49% |
| Islander | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
67.35%
Born in Shafter
74.54%
Native Born
25.46%
Foreign Born
18.99%
Non Citizen
6.47%
Naturalized
74.54% of Shafter residents were born in the United States, with 67.35% having been born in California. 18.99% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 25,611 | 616 | 2.46% |
| 2028 | 24,995 | 616 | 2.53% |
| 2027 | 24,379 | 616 | 2.59% |
| 2026 | 23,763 | 616 | 2.66% |
| 2025 | 23,147 | 616 | 2.73% |
| 2024 | 22,531 | 616 | 2.81% |
| 2023 | 21,915 | 900 | 4.28% |
| 2022 | 21,015 | 766 | 3.78% |
| 2021 | 20,249 | 182 | 0.91% |
| 2020 | 20,067 | -306 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 20,373 | 566 | 2.86% |
| 2018 | 19,807 | 652 | 3.4% |
| 2017 | 19,155 | 551 | 2.96% |
| 2016 | 18,604 | 396 | 2.17% |
| 2015 | 18,208 | 628 | 3.57% |
| 2014 | 17,580 | 359 | 2.08% |
| 2013 | 17,221 | 116 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 17,105 | -297 | -1.71% |
| 2011 | 17,402 | 228 | 1.33% |
| 2010 | 17,174 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,736 | 4,327 | 51.46% |
| 1990 | 8,409 | 1,399 | 19.96% |
| 1980 | 7,010 | 1,683 | 31.59% |
| 1970 | 5,327 | 751 | 16.41% |
| 1960 | 4,576 | 2,369 | 107.34% |
| 1950 | 2,207 | 949 | 75.44% |
| 1940 | 1,258 | -24,353 | -95.09% |