Wasco, California Population 2022
Wasco is a city located in Kern County California. With a 2020 population of 27,347, it is the 282nd largest city in California and the 1669th largest city in the United States. Wasco is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 1.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,047 in 2020. Spanning over 9 miles, Wasco has a population density of 2,913 people per square mile.
The average household income in Wasco is $49,980 with a poverty rate of 18.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $785 per month, and the median house value is $179,500. The median age in Wasco is 29.7 years, 30.4 years for males, and 27.3 years for females.
Wasco Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wascowas:
- White: 64.19%
- Two or more races: 15.21%
- Other race: 12.85%
- Black or African American: 6.01%
- Asian: 0.85%
- Native American: 0.79%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.10%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,685 | 64.19% |
| Black or African American | 1,655 | 6.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 219 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 234 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.10% |
| Some Other Race | 3,540 | 12.85% |
| Two or More Races | 4,192 | 15.21% |
Wasco Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,464 | 3.4 | 59.4 |
| Married | 3,740 | 3.8 | 68.2 |
| Male | 525 | 3.04 | 65.9 |
| Female | 1,166 | 4.36 | 40.5 |
| Non Family | 1,033 | 1.04 | 45.7 |
3.7
Average Family Size
3.4
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,989 | 22.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,010 | 17.12% |
| High School Graduate | 5,679 | 32.31% |
| Some College | 3,065 | 17.44% |
| Associates Degree | 1,063 | 6.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 580 | 3.30% |
| Graduate Degree | 192 | 1.09% |
Wasco Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 200 | 163 | 49 |
| White | 1,760 | 1,391 | 163 |
| Native American | 156 | 98 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 2,677 | 1,607 | 156 |
| Other Race | 2,214 | 1,400 | 128 |
| Hispanic | 13,899 | 7,741 | 510 |
| Black | 1,342 | 1,009 | |
| Islander | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 81.50%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 24.50%.
$26,961
Average Earnings
$30,679
Average Male
$19,083
Average Female
Wasco Language by Age
Wasco Language
31.16% of Wasco residents speak only English, while 68.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 66.63% of the population.
Wasco Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 145 | 65 | 44.83% |
| White | 1,229 | 271 | 22.05% |
| Hispanic | 20,014 | 3,816 | 19.07% |
| Black | 452 | 84 | 18.58% |
| Asian | 159 | 23 | 14.47% |
| Other | 347 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 3,535 | 580 | 16.41% |
18.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.09%
Male Poverty Rate
21.91%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wasco
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wasco is Native, with 44.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wasco is Multiple, with 16.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.60%.
Wasco Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Wasco Married by Age and Sex
Wasco Marriage
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.
Wasco Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 231 | 1.75% |
| Black | 134 | 8.35% |
| Native American | 11 | 6.15% |
| Other Race | 123 | 4.79% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 0.43% |
| Hispanic | 228 | 1.38% |
Wasco Veterans by Education
13.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
46.3%
Labor Force Participation
41.7%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
63.72%
Born in Wasco
70.18%
Native Born
29.82%
Foreign Born
21.94%
Non Citizen
7.88%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
70.18% of Wasco residents were born in the United States, with 63.72% having been born in California. 21.94% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5,592 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 6,841 | 1,249 | 2.04% |
| 1970 | 8,269 | 1,428 | 1.91% |
| 1980 | 9,613 | 1,344 | 1.52% |
| 1990 | 12,412 | 2,799 | 2.59% |
| 2000 | 21,263 | 8,851 | 5.53% |
| 2010 | 25,545 | 4,282 | 1.85% |
| 2011 | 25,695 | 150 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 25,845 | 150 | 0.58% |
| 2013 | 25,995 | 150 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 26,145 | 150 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 26,295 | 150 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 26,445 | 150 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 26,595 | 150 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 26,745 | 150 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 26,895 | 150 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 27,047 | 152 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 27,197 | 150 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 27,347 | 150 | 0.55% |