California City is a city located in Kern County, California. California City has a 2025 population of 12,698 . California City is currently declining at a rate of -3.61% annually and its population has decreased by -15.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,076 in 2020.
The average household income in California City is $71,888 with a poverty rate of 24.3%. The median age in California City is 33.8 years: 34.6 years for males, and 31.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 130.1 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of California City includes 41.55% White, 23.25% Black or African American, 15.36% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (41.55%)
Black or African American (23.25%)
Two or more races (15.82%)
Other race (15.36%)
Native American (2.5%)
Asian (1.48%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,158 | 41.55% |
| Black or African American | 3,446 | 23.25% |
| Two or more races | 2,344 | 15.82% |
| Other race | 2,276 | 15.36% |
| Native American | 371 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 220 | 1.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
California City's average per capita income is $35,082. Household income levels show a median of $55,271. The poverty rate stands at 24.3%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,495 | - |
| Families | $57,626 | $79,188 |
| Households | $55,271 | $71,888 |
| Non Families | $35,144 | $53,097 |
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