Tehachapi, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,366
Population
1,204/sq mi density
$67,785
Median Income
$23,388 per capita
$344,700
Home Value
$424,296 Zillow
$1,278
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
574
Violent Crime/100K
2,560 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$67,785 median income, 8.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$344,700 home value, $1,278/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
574 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
12,366
Census 2023
Population Density
1,204
per square mile
Land Area
10.0
square miles (25.8 km²)
Median Age
39.2 yrs
1% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
63.9%
Male
36.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 39.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
59.9%
Black
6.7%
Hispanic
39.2%
Asian
2.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 71.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 25.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
71.4%
Spanish
25.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
13.2%
Veterans
8.0%
33% above US avg (6%)
Disability
16.4%
26% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.1%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.9%
31% 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 | 12,366 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,204 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 10.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 63.9% |
| Female | 36.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.2% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
Language
| English Only | 71.4% |
| Spanish | 25.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 13.2% |
| Veterans | 8.0% |
| Disability | 16.4% |
| Health Insurance | 94.1% |
| Uninsured | 5.9% |
| Broadband Access | 88.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.470 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |