Tehachapi, CA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Tehachapi?
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There are 12,855 residents in Tehachapi, with a median age of 38.3. Of this, 63.72% are males and 36.28% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.81% of the resident pool in Tehachapi, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.96%. Additionally, 7.23% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 9,874 people in Tehachapi currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 9,874 people in Tehachapi currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 12,855 | -3.7% |
| Male Population | 8,191 | -9.0% |
| Female Population | 4,664 | 7.3% |
Male population 63.72%
Female population 36.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38.3 | 0.5% |
| Citizen US Born | 11,288 | -3.9% |
| Citizen not US Born | 638 | -4.5% |
| Not Citizen | 929 | 0.0% |
Citizen US Born 87.81%
Citizen not US Born 4.96%
Not Citizen 7.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 1,569 | -19.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,125 | 2.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 220 | -45.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 9,874 | 1.6% |
Moved from Same County 12.27%
Moved from Same State 8.8%
Moved from Different State 1.72%
Same House as Last Year 77.21%
What are the employment statistics in Tehachapi?
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White-collar workers make up 78.33% of the working population in Tehachapi, while blue-collar employees account for 21.67%. There are also 259 entrepreneurs in Tehachapi (7.94% of the workforce); 2,110 workers employed in private companies (64.68%); and 763 people working in governmental institutions (23.39%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,555 | 4.5% |
| Blue Collar | 707 | -6.1% |
White Collar 78.33%
Blue Collar 21.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 259 | 14.6% |
| Private Companies | 2,110 | 15.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 763 | -25.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 130 | 14.0% |
Self Employees 7.94%
Private Companies 64.68%
Governmental Workers 23.39%
Not for Profit Companies 3.99%
How many households are there in Tehachapi?
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There are a total of 3,664 households in Tehachapi, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 56.8% of these Tehachapi households, while non-family units account for the remaining 43.2%. Additionally, 32.07% of households have children and 67.93% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 3,664 | -0.8% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 2.9% |
| Family Households | 2,081 | -0.6% |
| Non-family Households | 1,583 | -1.1% |
Family Households 56.8%
Non-family Households 43.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,175 | 5.8% |
| Households without Children | 2,489 | -3.6% |
Households with Children 32.07%
Households without Children 67.93%
What are the median and average incomes in Tehachapi?
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The average annual household income in Tehachapi is $77,246, while the median household income sits at $62,788 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $77,246 | 6.5% |
| Median Household Income | $62,788 | 15.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,160 | 16.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 7,957 | 1.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Tehachapi?
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There are 3,994 housing units in Tehachapi, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1985. Of the 3,664 occupied housing units in Tehachapi, 61.82% are owner-occupied, while 38.18% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.15% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $335,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,148 per month in Tehachapi.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.15% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $335,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,148 per month in Tehachapi.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 3,994 | -0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1985 | 0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 155 | -4.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 221 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 548 | -21.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 292 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 528 | -8.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 561 | -10.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 565 | 6.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 910 | 10.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 214 | 81.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,664 | -0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,265 | -1.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,399 | 1.2% |
Owner Occupied 61.82%
Renter Occupied 38.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,317 | -9.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 948 | 10.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $335,100 | 39.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $306,100 | 23.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,148 | 7.6% |
With Mortgage 58.15%
Without Mortgage 41.85%
What is the level of education in Tehachapi?
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Approximately 40.35% of the population in Tehachapi holds a high school degree (that's 4,108 residents), while 32.59% have attained a college certificate (3,941 locals) and 8.11% have a bachelor's degree (826 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 544 | -2.9% |
| Some High School | 4,108 | -7.6% |
| Some College | 3,941 | 2.7% |
| Associate Degree | 826 | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 826 | -19.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 558 | -20.3% |
No High School 5.34%
Some High School 40.35%
Some College 32.59%
Associate Degree 8.11%
Bachelor's Degree 8.11%
Graduate Degree 5.48%
What is the marital status of Tehachapi residents?
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A total of 3,937 people in Tehachapi have never been married (which represents 36.9% of the total population), while 4,297 of them are wedded (40.28%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 304 (2.85%) and 1,888 (17.7%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,937 | -9.3% |
| Married | 4,297 | -4.6% |
| Separated | 304 | 12.6% |
| Widowed | 546 | 17.2% |
| Divorced | 1,888 | -0.6% |
Never Married 36.9%
Married 40.28%
Separated 2.85%
Widowed 5.12%
Divorced 17.7%
What are the most common means of transportation in Tehachapi?
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The top three means of transportation people in Tehachapi use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 3,083 residents commute by car, 51 prefer going to work by walking and 13 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,083 | 0.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 13 | 62.5% |
| Walk | 51 | 218.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Tehachapi by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.