State
County
Land Area
3.3 sq mi
Density
4,858.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.89%
Growth Since 2010
17.19%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Kerman is a city located in California. With a 2020 population of 15,872, it is the 323rd largest city in California and the 2237th largest city in the United States. Kerman is currently growing at a rate of 1.89% annually and its population has increased by 17.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,544 in 2010. Kerman reached it's highest population of 15,872 in 2021. Spanning over 3 miles, Kerman has a population density of 4,858 people per square mile.
The average household income in Kerman is $63,821 with a poverty rate of 19.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $900 per month, and the median house value is $224,500. The median age in Kerman is 27.7 years, 28 years for males, and 27.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.3 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kerman was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,128 | 68.36% |
| Some Other Race | 3,424 | 23.11% |
| Asian | 633 | 4.27% |
| Two or More Races | 462 | 3.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 114 | 0.77% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 0.37% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,902 | 3.79 | 54.7 |
| Married | 2,168 | 4.36 | 63.5 |
| Female | 747 | 4.42 | 51.4 |
| Non Family | 722 | 1.18 | 33.1 |
| Male | 265 | 4.54 | 50.6 |
4.09
Average Family Size
3.79
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,264 | 27.06% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,251 | 14.95% |
| High School Graduate | 2,322 | 27.76% |
| Some College | 1,328 | 15.87% |
| Associates Degree | 574 | 6.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 487 | 5.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 140 | 1.67% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,579 | 3,433 | 345 |
| Other Race | 2,165 | 968 | 86 |
| White | 1,259 | 1,013 | 155 |
| Asian | 444 | 325 | 111 |
| Multiple Races | 204 | 74 | 22 |
| Native American | 85 | 38 | |
| Black | 29 | 29 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 55.17%.
$30,413
Average Earnings
$33,569
Average Male
$23,385
Average Female
32.42% of Kerman residents speak only English, while 67.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 62.98% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,767 | 2,483 | 21.10% |
| Other | 3,319 | 717 | 21.60% |
| White | 1,825 | 404 | 22.14% |
| Multiple | 462 | 110 | 23.81% |
19.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.68%
Male Poverty Rate
22.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kerman is Multiple, with 23.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kerman is Hispanic, with 21.10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.42%.
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
Female Marriage Rate
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 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 367 | 5.49% |
| Hispanic | 173 | 2.18% |
| Other | 16 | 0.67% |
6.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
69.36%
Native Born
30.64%
Foreign Born
22.66%
Non Citizen
7.97%
Naturalized
69.36% of Kerman residents were born in the United States, with 65.18% having been born in California. 22.66% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,872 | 295 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 15,577 | 295 | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 15,282 | 295 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 14,987 | 127 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 14,860 | 326 | 2.24% |
| 2016 | 14,534 | 122 | 0.85% |
| 2015 | 14,412 | 83 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 14,329 | 30 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 14,299 | 14 | 0.10% |
| 2012 | 14,285 | 408 | 2.94% |
| 2011 | 13,877 | 243 | 1.78% |
| 2010 | 13,634 | 5,083 | 4.78% |
| 2000 | 8,551 | 3,103 | 4.61% |
| 1990 | 5,448 | 1,446 | 3.13% |
| 1980 | 4,002 | 1,335 | 4.14% |
| 1970 | 2,667 | 697 | 3.08% |
| 1960 | 1,970 | 407 | 2.34% |
| 1950 | 1,563 | 0.00% |