Boron, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,627
Population
192/sq mi density
$61,607
Median Income
$27,933 per capita
$131,100
Home Value
$166,274 Zillow
$981
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$61,607 median income, 18.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,100 home value, $981/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,627
Census 2023
Population Density
192
per square mile
Land Area
13.8
square miles (35.8 km²)
Median Age
32.8 yrs
16% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 36.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 5.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
50.7%
Black
4.9%
Hispanic
36.2%
Asian
5.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 69.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 28.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
69.3%
Spanish
28.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
7.9%
Veterans
7.6%
27% above US avg (6%)
Disability
29.3%
125% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.2%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.8%
9% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.470
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,627 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 192 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 13.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 32.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 54.1% |
| Female | 45.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.2% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
Language
| English Only | 69.3% |
| Spanish | 28.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 7.9% |
| Veterans | 7.6% |
| Disability | 29.3% |
| Health Insurance | 92.2% |
| Uninsured | 7.8% |
| Broadband Access | 83.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.470 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |