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California City

County:
Kern County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
203.629
State:
California

California City is a city located in Kern County, California. California City has a 2026 population of 12,223. California City is currently declining at a rate of -3.74% annually and its population has decreased by -18.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,076 in 2020.

The median household income in California City is $60,113 with a poverty rate of 22.82%. The median age in California City is 33.5 years: 34.3 years for males, and 31.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 138.8 males.

12.2K
Total Population
60
Density (mi²)
-475 -3.74%
Growth

California City Population

California City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202612,223-475-3.74%
202512,698-476-3.61%
202413,174-572-4.16%
202313,746-1,242-8.29%
202214,988-54-0.36%
202115,042-34-0.23%
202015,0761050.7%
201914,266400.28%
201814,2263232.32%
201713,9032321.7%
201613,6714633.51%
201513,20830.02%
201413,20550.04%
201313,200-125-0.94%
201213,3254953.86%
201112,830-633-4.7%
201013,463-657-4.65%
20008,3852,43040.81%
19905,9553,212117.1%
19802,7431,434109.55%
19701,30900%

Median Age

Overall: 33.5 years
Female: 31.3 years
Male: 34.3 years

California City Adults

There are 10,983 adults, (1,875 of whom are seniors) in California City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,035 (41.9%)
Male: 8,379 (58.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of California City includes 37.23% White, 24.48% Black or African American, 16.3% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,36637.23%
Black or African American3,52824.48%
Two or more races2,47717.18%
Other race2,34916.3%
Native American3472.41%
Asian3392.35%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2,25815.67%
Two or more races1,73512.04%
White1,2979%
Native American2271.57%
Black or African American1410.98%
Asian570.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,06928.23%
Black or African American3,38723.5%
Two or more races7425.15%
Asian2821.96%
Native American1200.83%
Other race910.63%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.06%

California City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

California City 's average per capita income is $36,951. Household income levels show a median of $60,113. The poverty rate stands at 22.82%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$74,274-
Households$60,113$81,516
Families$59,341$87,454
Non Families$43,456$68,239

$36,951

Average Income

$60,113

Median Household Income

22.82%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)