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South Taft

County:
Kern County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.076
State:
California

South Taft is a CDP located in Kern County, California. South Taft has a 2026 population of 2,618. South Taft is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% 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 South Taft is $43,039 with a poverty rate of 35.01%. The median age in South Taft is 26.1 years: 23.7 years for males, and 27.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.8 males.

2.6K
Total Population
2,433
Density (mi²)
28 1.08%
Growth

South Taft Population

South Taft Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,618281.08%
20252,590281.09%

Median Age

Overall: 26.1 years
Female: 27.9 years
Male: 23.7 years

South Taft Adults

There are 2,039 adults, (121 of whom are seniors) in South Taft.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,540 (52.4%)
Male: 1,399 (47.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South Taft includes 42.12% White, 20.72% other race, 3.44% Native American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,23842.12%
Two or more races99133.72%
Other race60920.72%
Native American1013.44%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races85128.96%
Other race60920.72%
White40913.92%
Native American1013.44%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White82928.21%
Two or more races1404.76%

South Taft Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South Taft 's average per capita income is $22,841. Household income levels show a median of $43,039. The poverty rate stands at 35.01%.

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$58,841-
Households$43,039$50,802
Families$41,591$50,878
Non Families$17,000$23,333

$22,841

Average Income

$43,039

Median Household Income

35.01%

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)