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Cottonwood CDP (Kern County), California

U.S. Place
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

3,107 Population
0.46 Square Miles
6,709.04 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
18.3 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
49.6%
18 to 34
25.07%
35 to 64
19.28%
65 and Over
6.05%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
46.19%
Female
53.81%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
23.95%
Native
76.05%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
29.84%
2000 to 2009
20.16%
1990 to 1999
40.86%
Before 1990
9.14%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
40.05%
High School Grad or Higher
59.95%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.83%
School Dropout Rate
In School
100%
Dropped Out
0%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
33.65%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$12,008
Median Household Income
$44,247
Gini Index
0.32
Unemployment Rate
Employed
83.96%
Unemployed
16.04%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
46.54%
Population Under 18
Poverty
55.29%
Non-poverty
44.71%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
4.79%
Non-poverty
95.21%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
22 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
15%
With Health Insurance Coverage
85%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
4.02
Number of Households
772
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
68.04%
Married
31.95%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
68%
Now Married
30.05%
Widowed
1.95%
Divorced
0%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
56.63%
Now Married
33.82%
Widowed
2.47%
Divorced
7.08%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
6.9%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
799
Occupancy Status
Occupied
96.62%
Vacant
3.38%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
16.45%
Renter Occupied
83.55%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
100%
For Sale
0%
Other
0%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1989
Types of Structures
Single Unit
50.19%
Multi Unit
49.8%
Mobile Home
0%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
81.1%
Without Mortgage
18.9%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$321,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,029
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
2.95%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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