Demographics & People — McFarland, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,138 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~14,400 |
| Median Age | 26.3 |
| Total Households | 3,491 |
| Family Households | 2,942 |
| Average Household Size | 3.91 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4068 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,514 |
| Black or African American | 149 |
| Asian | 131 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,664 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 12,613 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 12,157 |
| Other groups | 11,645 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,390 |
| American | 842 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 272 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 257 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 145 |
| Irish | 92 |
| English | 84 |
Language
| English Only | 3,750 |
| Spanish | 9,077 |
| Population 5+ | 12,928 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 71 |
| Population 18+ | 9,079 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| 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 McFarland, California.