Tehachapi, California Population 2022
Tehachapi is a city located in Kern County California. With a 2020 population of 12,643, it is the 438th largest city in California and the 3422nd largest city in the United States. Tehachapi is currently declining at a rate of -1.16% annually and its population has decreased by -2.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,939 in 2020. Spanning over 10 miles, Tehachapi has a population density of 1,246 people per square mile.
The average household income in Tehachapi is $76,745 with a poverty rate of 11.36%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,052 per month, and the median house value is $229,100. The median age in Tehachapi is 37.4 years, 37.2 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
Tehachapi Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tehachapiwas:
- White: 76.87%
- Other race: 7.27%
- Black or African American: 7.04%
- Two or more races: 6.05%
- Asian: 2.43%
- Native American: 0.27%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.08%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,776 | 76.87% |
| Black or African American | 895 | 7.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 309 | 2.43% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race | 925 | 7.27% |
| Two or More Races | 769 | 6.05% |
Tehachapi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,513 | 2.41 | 64.5 |
| Married | 1,579 | 3.58 | 72.5 |
| Male | 142 | 2.7 | 68.3 |
| Female | 203 | 2.93 | 27.1 |
| Non Family | 1,589 | 1.15 | 61 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 528 | 5.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,379 | 14.35% |
| High School Graduate | 2,712 | 28.23% |
| Some College | 2,976 | 30.97% |
| Associates Degree | 600 | 6.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 814 | 8.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 599 | 6.23% |
Tehachapi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 283 | 237 | 115 |
| White | 4,996 | 4,594 | 1,129 |
| Black | 758 | 629 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 3,314 | 2,013 | 120 |
| 2+ Races | 577 | 413 | 20 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | |
| Other Race | 563 | 334 | |
| Native American | 34 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.64%.
Tehachapi Language by Age
Tehachapi Language
71.75% of Tehachapi residents speak only English, while 28.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.63% of the population.
Tehachapi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,506 | 686 | 12.46% |
| Black | 208 | 12 | 5.77% |
| Asian | 187 | 9 | 4.81% |
| Other | 95 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 298 | 65 | 21.81% |
| Hispanic | 2,340 | 203 | 8.68% |
11.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.04%
Male Poverty Rate
12.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Tehachapi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tehachapi is White, with 12.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tehachapi is Hispanic, with 8.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.07%.
Tehachapi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.9%
Male Marriage Rate
57.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Tehachapi Married by Age and Sex
Tehachapi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Tehachapi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 925 | 11.53% |
| Black | 71 | 8.75% |
| Asian | 50 | 17.12% |
| Other Race | 65 | 10.30% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 8.52% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 6.35% |
Tehachapi Veterans by Education
3.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
29.6%
Labor Force Participation
26.4%
Employment Rate
10.7%
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
64.50%
Born in Tehachapi
87.03%
Native Born
12.97%
Foreign Born
9.29%
Non Citizen
3.68%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.03% of Tehachapi residents were born in the United States, with 64.50% having been born in California. 9.29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 255 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 385 | 130 | 1.38% |
| 1920 | 458 | 73 | 1.75% |
| 1930 | 736 | 278 | 4.86% |
| 1940 | 1,264 | 528 | 5.56% |
| 1950 | 1,685 | 421 | 2.92% |
| 1960 | 3,161 | 1,476 | 6.49% |
| 1970 | 4,211 | 1,050 | 2.91% |
| 1980 | 4,126 | -85 | -0.20% |
| 1990 | 5,791 | 1,665 | 3.45% |
| 2000 | 11,125 | 5,334 | 6.75% |
| 2010 | 14,414 | 3,289 | 2.62% |
| 2011 | 14,266 | -148 | -1.03% |
| 2012 | 14,118 | -148 | -1.04% |
| 2013 | 13,970 | -148 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 13,822 | -148 | -1.06% |
| 2015 | 13,674 | -148 | -1.07% |
| 2016 | 13,526 | -148 | -1.08% |
| 2017 | 13,378 | -148 | -1.09% |
| 2018 | 13,230 | -148 | -1.11% |
| 2019 | 13,082 | -148 | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 12,939 | -143 | -1.09% |
| 2021 | 12,791 | -148 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 12,643 | -148 | -1.16% |