Weedpatch is a CDP located in Kern County California. Weedpatch has a 2024 population of 2,810. Weedpatch is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually but its population has decreased by -2.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,879 in 2020.
The average household income in Weedpatch is $32,428 with a poverty rate of 48.06%. The median age in Weedpatch is 28.8 years: 28.2 years for males, and 30.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Weedpatch was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,394 | 52.39% |
| Other race | 726 | 27.28% |
| Two or more races | 538 | 20.22% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.11% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 884 | 3.01 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Non Family | 292 | 0 | 25.7 | 74.3 |
| Female | 264 | 4.37 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
| Married | 249 | 3.83 | 59 | 41 |
| Male | 79 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 96.2 |
3.75
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
32.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 211 | 14.52% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 2.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40 | 2.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 0.41% |
| High School Graduate | 346 | 23.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 763 | 52.51% |
| Some College | 52 | 3.58% |
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 | 1,327 | 371 | 46 |
| Other Race | 474 | 63 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 393 | 121 | 12 |
| White | 109 | 101 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.66%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 5.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,938 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $21,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,365 | $17,435 | $25,815 |
| Overall | $21,315 | $20,837 | $24,464 |
| Some College | $36,250 | $0 | $0 |
$21,315
Average Earnings
$20,837
Average Male
$24,464
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
12.19% of Weedpatch residents speak only English, while 87.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 87.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,414 | 1,205 | 49.92% |
| Multiple | 538 | 262 | 48.7% |
| Other | 726 | 122 | 16.8% |
| White | 230 | 71 | 30.87% |
| Native | 3 | 3 | 100% |
48.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
43.91%
Male Poverty Rate
52.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Weedpatch is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Weedpatch is Other, with 16.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 43.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 39.13% |
| Some College | 31.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 83.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 42.42% |
| Female Employed | 21.43% |
| Male Employed | 20% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $22,107 | $36,603 |
| Households | $21,450 | $32,428 |
| Married Families | $38,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,315 | $19,414 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.7%
Male Marriage Rate
34.3%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
20
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20 | 1.34% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 3.26% |
| Other Race | 6 | 1.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.5%
Labor Force Participation
36.8%
Employment Rate
24.1%
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
53.85%
Born in Weedpatch
60.88%
Native Born
39.12%
Foreign Born
31.94%
Non Citizen
7.18%
Naturalized
60.88% of Weedpatch residents were born in the United States, with 53.85% having been born in California. 31.94% 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 | 2,810 | 11 | 0.39% |
| 2023 | 2,799 | 11 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 2,788 | -45 | -1.59% |
| 2021 | 2,833 | -46 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 2,879 | 588 | 25.67% |
| 2019 | 2,291 | 53 | 2.37% |
| 2018 | 2,238 | 186 | 9.06% |
| 2017 | 2,052 | -342 | -14.29% |
| 2016 | 2,394 | 66 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 2,328 | 158 | 7.28% |
| 2014 | 2,170 | -221 | -9.24% |
| 2013 | 2,391 | -137 | -5.42% |
| 2012 | 2,528 | 137 | 5.73% |
| 2011 | 2,391 | -267 | -10.05% |
| 2010 | 2,658 | 0 | 0% |