Demographics & People — Tehachapi, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,366 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,000 |
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| Median Age | 39.1 |
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| Total Households | 3,589 |
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| Family Households | 2,120 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5582 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,407 |
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| Black or African American | 828 |
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| Asian | 301 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,847 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,481 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,596 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,868 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,448 |
| German | 1,588 |
| English | 1,287 |
| Irish | 1,151 |
| American | 984 |
| Swedish | 493 |
| European | 402 |
Language
| English Only | 8,426 |
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| Spanish | 2,843 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,801 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 933 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,124 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Tehachapi, California.
