Lamont, California Population 2022
Lamont is a city located in Kern County California. With a 2020 population of 13,835, it is the 417th largest city in California and the 3171st largest city in the United States. Lamont is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -1.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,049 in 2020. Spanning over 5 miles, Lamont has a population density of 3,014 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lamont is $51,490 with a poverty rate of 26.50%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $806 per month, and the median house value is $148,300. The median age in Lamont is 26.7 years, 26.9 years for males, and 26.3 years for females.
Lamont Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lamontwas:
- White: 78.52%
- Other race: 13.92%
- Two or more races: 6.47%
- Asian: 1.09%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,562 | 78.52% |
| Asian | 161 | 1.09% |
| Some Other Race | 2,049 | 13.92% |
| Two or More Races | 952 | 6.47% |
Lamont Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,779 | 3.9 | 43.6 |
| Married | 2,166 | 4.48 | 47.9 |
| Male | 247 | 3.11 | 42.5 |
| Female | 782 | 4.06 | 43.2 |
| Non Family | 584 | 1.85 | 28.4 |
4.2
Average Family Size
3.9
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,691 | 45.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,361 | 16.63% |
| High School Graduate | 1,762 | 21.53% |
| Some College | 726 | 8.87% |
| Associates Degree | 268 | 3.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 297 | 3.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 79 | 0.97% |
Lamont Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 713 | 378 | 84 |
| Other Race | 1,237 | 473 | 93 |
| White | 500 | 358 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 7,452 | 2,570 | 315 |
| Asian | 161 | 147 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 91.30%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 11.78%.
Lamont Language by Age
Lamont Language
13.77% of Lamont residents speak only English, while 86.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 86.13% of the population.
Lamont Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 161 | 132 | 81.99% |
| Hispanic | 13,770 | 3,646 | 26.48% |
| White | 636 | 103 | 16.19% |
| Other | 618 | NaN% |
26.50%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.64%
Male Poverty Rate
28.53%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lamont
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lamont is Asian, with 81.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lamont is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.91%.
Lamont Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Lamont Married by Age and Sex
Lamont Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Lamont Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 14 | 8.70% |
| Other Race | 16 | 1.14% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 1.63% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 0.80% |
Lamont Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
63%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
55.90%
Born in Lamont
59.64%
Native Born
40.36%
Foreign Born
34.14%
Non Citizen
6.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
59.64% of Lamont residents were born in the United States, with 55.90% having been born in California. 34.14% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,120 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 15,013 | -107 | -0.71% |
| 2012 | 14,906 | -107 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 14,799 | -107 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 14,692 | -107 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 14,585 | -107 | -0.73% |
| 2016 | 14,478 | -107 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 14,371 | -107 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 14,264 | -107 | -0.74% |
| 2019 | 14,157 | -107 | -0.75% |
| 2020 | 14,049 | -108 | -0.76% |
| 2021 | 13,942 | -107 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 13,835 | -107 | -0.77% |