Tehachapi is a city located in Kern County California. Tehachapi has a 2024 population of 10,180. Tehachapi is currently declining at a rate of -6.44% annually and its population has decreased by -21.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,982 in 2020.
The average household income in Tehachapi is $77,246 with a poverty rate of 12.63%. The median age in Tehachapi is 38.3 years: 39.7 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tehachapi was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,421 | 65.51% |
| Two or more races | 1,501 | 11.68% |
| Other race | 1,290 | 10.04% |
| Black or African American | 870 | 6.77% |
| Native American | 446 | 3.47% |
| Asian | 318 | 2.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.07% |
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 | 3,664 | 2.51 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Married | 1,599 | 3.54 | 69 | 31 |
| Non Family | 1,583 | 1.13 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Female | 302 | 3.77 | 25.2 | 74.8 |
| Male | 180 | 3.29 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
61.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,293 | 13.67% |
| Associates Degree | 777 | 8.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 818 | 8.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 536 | 5.67% |
| High School Graduate | 2,327 | 24.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 544 | 5.75% |
| Some College | 3,164 | 33.45% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,167 | 4,693 | 1,034 |
| Hispanic | 2,961 | 1,835 | 166 |
| 2+ Races | 1,045 | 651 | 23 |
| Other Race | 799 | 456 | 0 |
| Black | 744 | 548 | 24 |
| Asian | 255 | 247 | 107 |
| Native American | 240 | 193 | 17 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 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 asian people with a rate of 41.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,021 | $76,538 | $47,418 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,625 | $74,954 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,495 | $39,966 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,479 | $26,912 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,116 | $54,186 | $45,676 |
| Some College | $52,246 | $52,470 | $0 |
$52,116
Average Earnings
$54,186
Average Male
$45,676
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.83% of Tehachapi residents speak only English, while 25.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,693 | 778 | 13.67% |
| Hispanic | 2,776 | 297 | 10.7% |
| Multiple | 780 | 216 | 27.69% |
| Other | 881 | 85 | 9.65% |
| Black | 187 | 18 | 9.63% |
12.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.6%
Male Poverty Rate
13.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tehachapi is Multiple, with 27.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tehachapi is Black, with 9.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.66% |
| Some College | 14.46% |
| High School | 6.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.49% |
| Female Employed | 8.13% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,212 | $104,356 |
| Households | $62,788 | $77,246 |
| Married Families | $96,800 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,539 | $38,172 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
933
Number of Veterans
887
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 339 |
| Second Gulf War | 195 |
| Vietnam | 169 |
| Korea | 69 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 374 |
| 75+ | 211 |
| 55 to 64 | 160 |
| 65 to 74 | 118 |
| 18 to 34 | 70 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 663 | 9.88% |
| Hispanic | 256 | 7.79% |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 9% |
| Other Race | 72 | 8.49% |
| Asian | 47 | 17.74% |
| Black | 43 | 5.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.4%
Labor Force Participation
31%
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
69.4%
Born in Tehachapi
88.55%
Native Born
11.45%
Foreign Born
7.23%
Non Citizen
4.22%
Naturalized
88.55% of Tehachapi residents were born in the United States, with 69.4% having been born in California. 7.23% 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 | 6,678 | -701 | -9.5% |
| 2028 | 7,379 | -700 | -8.66% |
| 2027 | 8,079 | -700 | -7.97% |
| 2026 | 8,779 | -701 | -7.39% |
| 2025 | 9,480 | -700 | -6.88% |
| 2024 | 10,180 | -701 | -6.44% |
| 2023 | 10,881 | -1,512 | -12.2% |
| 2022 | 12,393 | 91 | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 12,302 | -680 | -5.24% |
| 2020 | 12,982 | -156 | -1.19% |
| 2019 | 13,138 | 630 | 5.04% |
| 2018 | 12,508 | -144 | -1.14% |
| 2017 | 12,652 | 102 | 0.81% |
| 2016 | 12,550 | -525 | -4.02% |
| 2015 | 13,075 | -233 | -1.75% |
| 2014 | 13,308 | -57 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 13,365 | -561 | -4.03% |
| 2012 | 13,926 | -542 | -3.75% |
| 2011 | 14,468 | 68 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 14,400 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,125 | 5,334 | 92.11% |
| 1990 | 5,791 | 1,665 | 40.35% |
| 1980 | 4,126 | -85 | -2.02% |
| 1970 | 4,211 | 1,050 | 33.22% |
| 1960 | 3,161 | 1,476 | 87.6% |
| 1950 | 1,685 | 421 | 33.31% |
| 1940 | 1,264 | 528 | 71.74% |
| 1930 | 736 | 278 | 60.7% |
| 1920 | 458 | 73 | 18.96% |
| 1910 | 385 | 130 | 50.98% |
| 1880 | 255 | -6,423 | -96.18% |