Demographics & People — Wasco, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 26,222 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~27,400 |
|---|
| Median Age | 30.6 |
|---|
| Total Households | 5,963 |
|---|
| Family Households | 4,970 |
|---|
| Average Household Size | 3.71 |
|---|
| Diversity Index | 0.4111 (moderately diverse) |
|---|
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,994 |
|---|
| Black or African American | 1,136 |
|---|
| Asian | 204 |
|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 22,882 |
|---|
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
|---|
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 22,839 |
| Other groups | 22,207 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 21,522 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,623 |
| German | 522 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 514 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 495 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 448 |
| American | 350 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 344 |
Language
| English Only | 7,576 |
|---|
| Spanish | 16,334 |
|---|
| Population 5+ | 24,208 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans | 394 |
|---|
| Population 18+ | 19,227 |
|---|
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.3 minutes |
|---|
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
|---|
| 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 Wasco, California.
