Taft, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,228
Population
473/sq mi density
$64,479
Median Income
$31,344 per capita
$246,400
Home Value
$206,749 Zillow
$989
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
456
Violent Crime/100K
2,750 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,479 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$246,400 home value, $989/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
456 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
7,228
Census 2023
Population Density
473
per square mile
Land Area
15.1
square miles (39.1 km²)
Median Age
36.2 yrs
7% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 32.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
76.6%
Black
1.6%
Hispanic
32.4%
Asian
0.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 77.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 20.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
77.5%
Spanish
20.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.8%
Veterans
4.4%
27% below US avg (6%)
Disability
23.7%
82% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.3%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.7%
34% 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 | 7,228 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 473 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 15.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.1% |
| Female | 48.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.4% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
Language
| English Only | 77.5% |
| Spanish | 20.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.8% |
| Veterans | 4.4% |
| Disability | 23.7% |
| Health Insurance | 94.3% |
| Uninsured | 5.7% |
| Broadband Access | 79.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.470 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |