California City, California Population 2022
California City is a city located in Kern County California. With a 2020 population of 15,143, it is the 396th largest city in California and the 2932nd largest city in the United States. California City is currently growing at a rate of 0.56% annually and its population has increased by 1.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,973 in 2020. Spanning over 204 miles, California City has a population density of 74 people per square mile.
The average household income in California City is $64,841 with a poverty rate of 25.33%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $915 per month, and the median house value is $161,200. The median age in California City is 34.9 years, 35.1 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
California City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of California Citywas:
- White: 52.37%
- Black or African American: 25.55%
- Other race: 8.37%
- Two or more races: 8.21%
- Native American: 2.59%
- Asian: 2.57%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.34%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,333 | 52.37% |
| Black or African American | 3,577 | 25.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 362 | 2.59% |
| Asian | 360 | 2.57% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.34% |
| Some Other Race | 1,172 | 8.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1,149 | 8.21% |
California City Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,169 | 2.8 | 57.4 |
| Married | 1,909 | 3.61 | 69.1 |
| Male | 210 | 3.53 | 69 |
| Female | 547 | 3.8 | 29.3 |
| Non Family | 1,503 | 1.32 | 51.2 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 670 | 7.09% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,367 | 14.47% |
| High School Graduate | 3,235 | 34.24% |
| Some College | 2,437 | 25.79% |
| Associates Degree | 553 | 5.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 667 | 7.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 520 | 5.50% |
California City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 253 | 213 | 138 |
| Asian | 311 | 248 | 83 |
| Islander | 38 | 18 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 693 | 521 | 109 |
| White | 3,553 | 3,327 | 503 |
| Other Race | 755 | 493 | 102 |
| Hispanic | 2,881 | 1,639 | 209 |
| Black | 2,090 | 1,650 | 135 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.64%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 54.55%.
$31,228
Average Earnings
$36,392
Average Male
$23,353
Average Female
California City Language by Age
California City Language
72.82% of California City residents speak only English, while 27.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.66% of the population.
California City Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 21 | 13 | 61.90% |
| Asian | 251 | 106 | 42.23% |
| Multiple | 841 | 303 | 36.03% |
| Hispanic | 3,497 | 1,244 | 35.57% |
| Black | 2,845 | 814 | 28.61% |
| Native | 293 | 83 | 28.33% |
| White | 4,215 | 636 | 15.09% |
| Other | 321 | NaN% |
25.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.34%
Male Poverty Rate
29.15%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in California City
The race most likely to be in poverty in California City is Islander, with 61.90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in California City is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.38%.
California City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
California City Married by Age and Sex
California City Marriage
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 35-44.
California City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 875 | 15.37% |
| Black | 188 | 6.68% |
| Native American | 131 | 49.81% |
| Asian | 7 | 2.25% |
| Other Race | 52 | 5.91% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 7.52% |
| Hispanic | 267 | 8.25% |
California City Veterans by Education
6.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
44.7%
Labor Force Participation
36.1%
Employment Rate
17.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
68.03%
Born in California City
89.58%
Native Born
10.42%
Foreign Born
6.31%
Non Citizen
4.11%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.58% of California City residents were born in the United States, with 68.03% having been born in California. 6.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,309 | 0.00% | |
| 1980 | 2,743 | 1,434 | 7.68% |
| 1990 | 5,955 | 3,212 | 8.06% |
| 2000 | 8,385 | 2,430 | 3.48% |
| 2010 | 14,120 | 5,735 | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 14,205 | 85 | 0.60% |
| 2012 | 14,290 | 85 | 0.60% |
| 2013 | 14,375 | 85 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 14,460 | 85 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 14,545 | 85 | 0.59% |
| 2016 | 14,630 | 85 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 14,715 | 85 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 14,800 | 85 | 0.58% |
| 2019 | 14,885 | 85 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 14,973 | 88 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 15,058 | 85 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 15,143 | 85 | 0.56% |