Smith Corner is a CDP located in Kern County California. Smith Corner has a 2024 population of 281. Smith Corner is currently declining at a rate of -6.02% annually and its population has decreased by -31.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 413 in 2020.
The average household income in Smith Corner is $40,979 with a poverty rate of 15.13%. The median age in Smith Corner is 35.7 years: 35.8 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Smith Corner was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 190 | 44.92% |
| Two or more races | 163 | 38.53% |
| White | 70 | 16.55% |
| 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 | 126 | 3.36 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Married | 92 | 3.88 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Female | 19 | 2.11 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 10 | 2.1 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 5 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
3.45
Average Family Size
3.36
Average Household Size
70.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 23.05% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 7.81% |
| High School Graduate | 63 | 23.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 110 | 40.89% |
| Some College | 13 | 4.83% |
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 | 229 | 97 | 21 |
| Other Race | 125 | 82 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 40 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 65.6%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 16.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,740 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $19,583 | $0 | $23,807 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$19,583
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$23,807
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
22.56% of Smith Corner residents speak only English, while 77.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 77.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 383 | 64 | 16.71% |
| Multiple | 163 | 43 | 26.38% |
| Other | 190 | 21 | 11.05% |
15.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.12%
Male Poverty Rate
8.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Smith Corner is Multiple, with 26.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Smith Corner is Other, with 11.05% 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 40.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 100% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 11.76% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,594 | $38,600 |
| Households | $43,854 | $40,979 |
| Married Families | $45,357 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
60.1%
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 35-44.
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
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
44.8%
Employment Rate
16.3%
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
36.64%
Born in Smith Corner
40.9%
Native Born
59.1%
Foreign Born
41.61%
Non Citizen
17.49%
Naturalized
40.9% of Smith Corner residents were born in the United States, with 36.64% having been born in California. 41.61% 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 | 281 | -18 | -6.02% |
| 2023 | 299 | -17 | -5.38% |
| 2022 | 316 | 41 | 14.91% |
| 2021 | 275 | -138 | -33.41% |
| 2020 | 413 | -73 | -15.02% |
| 2019 | 486 | -178 | -26.81% |
| 2018 | 664 | -69 | -9.41% |
| 2017 | 733 | -11 | -1.48% |
| 2016 | 744 | 96 | 14.81% |
| 2015 | 648 | -13 | -1.97% |
| 2014 | 661 | 243 | 58.13% |
| 2013 | 418 | 64 | 18.08% |
| 2012 | 354 | 79 | 28.73% |
| 2011 | 275 | -249 | -47.52% |
| 2010 | 524 | 0 | 0% |