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La Cresta

County:
Kern County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.046
State:
California

La Cresta is a CDP located in Kern County, California. La Cresta has a 2026 population of 10,533. La Cresta is currently growing at a rate of 6.66% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in La Cresta is $49,605 with a poverty rate of 20.26%. The median age in La Cresta is 29.1 years: 31.7 years for males, and 27.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.5 males.

10.5K
Total Population
10,066
Density (mi²)
658 6.66%
Growth

La Cresta Population

La Cresta Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,5336586.66%
20259,8756597.15%

Median Age

Overall: 29.1 years
Female: 27.4 years
Male: 31.7 years

La Cresta Adults

There are 5,685 adults, (1,051 of whom are seniors) in La Cresta.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,248 (50.6%)
Male: 4,141 (49.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of La Cresta includes 48.85% White, 28.12% other race, 5.16% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,09848.85%
Other race2,35928.12%
Two or more races1,16313.86%
Black or African American4335.16%
Native American1862.22%
Asian1421.69%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2,35928.12%
White2,34227.92%
Two or more races1,04012.4%
Black or African American720.86%
Asian350.42%
Native American250.3%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,75620.93%
Black or African American3614.3%
Native American1611.92%
Two or more races1231.47%
Asian1071.28%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.1%

La Cresta Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

La Cresta 's average per capita income is $36,526. Household income levels show a median of $49,605. The poverty rate stands at 20.26%.

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$89,769-
Families$59,162$83,798
Households$49,605$73,877
Non Families$36,929$57,562

$36,526

Average Income

$49,605

Median Household Income

20.26%

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)