Demographics & People — Kerman, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,492 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~17,600 |
| Median Age | 31.4 |
| Total Households | 4,796 |
| Family Households | 3,626 |
| Average Household Size | 3.44 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4401 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,318 |
| Black or African American | 113 |
| Asian | 1,055 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,468 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 13,055 |
| Other groups | 12,829 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 11,338 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,929 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,198 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 1,037 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 477 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 406 |
| German | 370 |
| Arab | 284 |
Language
| English Only | 4,713 |
| Spanish | 9,342 |
| Population 5+ | 15,230 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 210 |
| Population 18+ | 10,718 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Kerman, California.