Economy & Jobs — Tehachapi, California
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $72,957 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$77,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,388 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,585 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.4% |
| Public Admin | 12.3% |
| Other Services | 10.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 705 |
| Physician Offices | 482 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 471 |
| Gas Stations | 229 |
| Real Estate Offices | 227 |
| Dental Offices | 226 |
| Auto Repair | 218 |
| Insurance Agencies | 218 |
| Grocery Stores | 195 |
| Law Offices | 188 |
| Coffee Shops | 152 |
| Child Day Care | 133 |
| Hotels Motels | 113 |
| General Merchandise | 100 |
| Commercial Banks | 90 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
