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South Taft

County:
Kern County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.076
State:
California

South Taft is a CDP located in Kern County, California. South Taft has a 2025 population of 2,420. South Taft is currently growing at a rate of 0.67% annually and its population has increased by 14.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,120 in 2020.

The average household income in South Taft is $52,532 with a poverty rate of 40.09%.The median age in South Taft is 25.8 years: 25.1 years for males, and 27.3 years for females.

2.4K
Total Population
2,249
Density (mi²)
16 0.67%
Growth

South Taft Population

South Taft Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of South Taft includes 48.15% White, 29.52% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,22048.15%
Other race74829.52%
Two or more races52920.88%
Native American371.46%

South Taft Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South Taft's average per capita income is $26,048. Household income levels show a median of $41,875. The poverty rate stands at 40.09%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$58,852-
Families$41,944$52,684
Households$41,875$52,532
Non Families$14,821$17,950

$26,048

Average Income

$41,875

Median Household Income

40.09%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)