Taft Heights, CA

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Taft Heights Overview

1,638
TOTAL POPULATION
945
MALE POPULATION
693
FEMALE POPULATION
136.36
MALES / 100 FEMALES
73.33
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,700
PER CAPITA INCOME
$47,917
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,675
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
62.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
37.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.35
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
848
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Taft Heights

The most populous races in Taft Heights are White / Caucasian (1,417 | 86.5%), Hispanic or Latino (652 | 39.8%), and Some other Race (119 | 7.3%).
Race in Taft Heights
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino65239.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,41786.5%
Two or more Races1026.2%
Some other Race1197.3%
Total1,638100.0%

Ancestry in Taft Heights

The most populous ancestries reported in Taft Heights are Mexican (652 | 39.8%), English (253 | 15.4%), American (129 | 7.9%), Irish (95 | 5.8%), and Scottish (81 | 5.0%), together accounting for 73.9% of all Taft Heights residents.
Ancestry in Taft Heights
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1297.9%
Dutch472.9%
Dutch West Indian110.7%
English25315.4%
German704.3%
Indian (Asian)150.9%
Irish955.8%
Mexican65239.8%
Native Hawaiian150.9%
Norwegian120.7%
Portuguese221.3%
Scandinavian80.5%
Scotch-Irish714.3%
Scottish815.0%
Welsh150.9%
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Immigrants in Taft Heights

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Taft Heights came from Central America (172 | 10.5%), Latin America (172 | 10.5%), Mexico (172 | 10.5%), Asia (15 | 0.9%), and Philippines (15 | 0.9%), together accounting for 33.3% of all Taft Heights residents.
Immigrants in Taft Heights
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia150.9%
Central America17210.5%
Latin America17210.5%
Mexico17210.5%
Philippines150.9%
South Eastern Asia150.9%
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Sex and Age in Taft Heights

Sex and Age in Taft Heights

The most populous age groups in Taft Heights are 35 to 39 Years (141 | 14.9%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (175 | 25.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Taft Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years72 (7.6%)79 (11.4%)
5 to 9 Years108 (11.4%)17 (2.5%)
10 to 14 Years63 (6.7%)41 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years53 (5.6%)38 (5.5%)
20 to 24 Years72 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years61 (6.5%)84 (12.1%)
30 to 34 Years97 (10.3%)175 (25.3%)
35 to 39 Years141 (14.9%)21 (3.0%)
40 to 44 Years32 (3.4%)25 (3.6%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)20 (2.9%)
50 to 54 Years21 (2.2%)24 (3.5%)
55 to 59 Years80 (8.5%)29 (4.2%)
60 to 64 Years50 (5.3%)41 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years77 (8.2%)68 (9.8%)
70 to 74 Years7 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)12 (1.7%)
80 to 84 Years11 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)19 (2.7%)
Total945 (100.0%)693 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Taft Heights

Median Family Size in Taft Heights

The median family size in Taft Heights is 3.54 persons per family, with married-couple families (232 | 61.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.88 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (42 | 11.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.90 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Taft Heights
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple232 (61.7%)3.88
Single Male/Father42 (11.2%)2.90
Single Female/Mother102 (27.1%)3.02
Total Families376 (100.0%)3.54

Median Household Size in Taft Heights

The median household size in Taft Heights is 2.68 persons per household, with married-couple households (232 | 38.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.88 persons per household. non-family households (235 | 38.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Taft Heights
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple232 (38.0%)3.88
Single Male/Father42 (6.9%)3.12
Single Female/Mother102 (16.7%)3.32
Non-family235 (38.5%)1.14
Total Households611 (100.0%)2.68

Household Size by Marriage Status in Taft Heights

Out of a total of 611 households in Taft Heights, 376 (61.5%) are family households, while 235 (38.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 138, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 193.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Taft Heights
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-193 (31.6%)
2-Person Households138 (22.6%)42 (6.9%)
3-Person Households59 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households91 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households78 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households10 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total376 (61.5%)235 (38.5%)

Female Fertility in Taft Heights

Fertility by Age in Taft Heights

Female Fertility by Age in Taft Heights
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Taft Heights

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Taft Heights
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Taft Heights

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Taft Heights
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Taft Heights

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Taft Heights
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Taft Heights

Income Overview in Taft Heights

Per Capita Income in Taft Heights is $26,700, while median incomes of families and households are $47,917 and $60,675 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,638$26,700
Median Family Income376$47,917
Mean Family Income376$69,206
Median Household Income611$60,675
Mean Household Income611$67,830
Income Deficit376$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,63862.83%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,63837.17¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,6380.35

Earnings by Sex in Taft Heights

Average Earnings in Taft Heights are $33,917, $51,142 for men and $19,007 for women, a difference of 62.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Taft Heights
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male542 (64.3%)$51,142
Female301 (35.7%)$19,007
Total843 (100.0%)$33,917

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Taft Heights

The most common earnings brackets in Taft Heights are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (92 | 17.0%) and $20,000 to $22,499 for women (83 | 27.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Taft Heights
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less28 (5.2%)7 (2.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9999 (1.7%)16 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)36 (12.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49911 (2.0%)61 (20.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)10 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49916 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9997 (1.3%)34 (11.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4999 (1.7%)83 (27.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99942 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)15 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99957 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99919 (3.5%)8 (2.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99924 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99912 (2.2%)12 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99992 (17.0%)8 (2.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99950 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99941 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99962 (11.4%)11 (3.6%)
$100,000+63 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total542 (100.0%)301 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Taft Heights

Average earnings in Taft Heights are $51,451 for men and $19,853 for women, a difference of 61.4%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $94,038, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $50,707. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $21,181, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,050.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Taft Heights
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$57,750$18,050
High School Diploma$50,707$0
College or Associate's Degree$94,038$21,181
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$51,451$19,853

Family Income in Taft Heights

Family Income Brackets in Taft Heights

According to the Taft Heights family income data, there are 127 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Taft Heights
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004311.4%
$10,000 to $14,999225.9%
$15,000 to $24,999349.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9999425.0%
$50,000 to $74,999318.2%
$75,000 to $99,999102.7%
$100,000 to $149,99912733.8%
$150,000 to $199,999154.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Taft Heights

5-person families (80 | 21.3%) account for the highest median family income in Taft Heights with $131,170 per family, while 5-person families (80 | 21.3%) have the highest median income of $26,234 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Taft Heights
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families138 (36.7%)$37,333
3-Person Families80 (21.3%)$35,300
4-Person Families78 (20.7%)$0
5-Person Families80 (21.3%)$131,170
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total376 (100.0%)$47,917

Family Income by Number of Earners in Taft Heights

Family Income by Number of Earners in Taft Heights
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners77 (20.5%)$0
1 Earner80 (21.3%)$0
2 Earners184 (48.9%)$125,577
3+ Earners35 (9.3%)$0
Total376 (100.0%)$47,917

Household Income in Taft Heights

Household Income Brackets in Taft Heights

With 165 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Taft Heights, accounting for 27.0% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Taft Heights
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000223.6%
$10,000 to $14,999447.2%
$15,000 to $24,999437.0%
$25,000 to $34,999335.4%
$35,000 to $49,9998614.1%
$50,000 to $74,99916527.0%
$75,000 to $99,9996911.3%
$100,000 to $149,99913421.9%
$150,000 to $199,999152.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Taft Heights

The median household income in Taft Heights is $60,675, with the highest median household income of $60,875 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 72 households (11.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 117 households (19.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Taft Heights
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years72 (11.8%)$60,875
25 to 44 Years266 (43.5%)$53,864
45 to 64 Years156 (25.5%)$60,500
65+ Years117 (19.2%)$0
Total611 (100.0%)$60,675

Poverty in Taft Heights

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Taft Heights

With 15.6% poverty level for males and 18.8% for females among the residents of Taft Heights, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 25 males (100.0%) and 15 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Taft Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years45 (62.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (41.2%)
6 to 11 Years7 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years16 (10.1%)29 (11.2%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)21 (45.7%)
45 to 54 Years8 (38.1%)35 (79.5%)
55 to 64 Years24 (18.5%)12 (17.1%)
65 to 74 Years11 (13.1%)11 (16.2%)
75 Years and over11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total147 (15.6%)130 (18.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Taft Heights

According to the poverty statistics in Taft Heights, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Taft Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27 (37.5%)79 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)10 (58.8%)
6 to 11 Years164 (95.9%)24 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years142 (89.9%)230 (88.8%)
35 to 44 Years173 (100.0%)25 (54.3%)
45 to 54 Years13 (61.9%)9 (20.4%)
55 to 64 Years106 (81.5%)58 (82.9%)
65 to 74 Years73 (86.9%)57 (83.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total798 (84.4%)563 (81.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Taft Heights

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Taft Heights show that 6.9% or 16 of the total 232 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 11.6%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Taft Heights
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children122 (88.4%)16 (11.6%)
3 or 4 Children23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total216 (93.1%)16 (6.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Taft Heights

According to the poverty data in Taft Heights, 26.2% or 11 single-father households and 52.9% or 54 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (34.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 households (63.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Taft Heights
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children11 (34.4%)26 (63.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)21 (45.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)7 (46.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (26.2%)54 (52.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Taft Heights

The poverty data for Taft Heights shows that 16 of the married-couple family households (6.9%) and 65 of the single-parent households (45.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (11.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 household (50.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Taft Heights
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)37 (50.7%)
1 or 2 Children16 (11.6%)21 (37.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)7 (46.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (6.9%)65 (45.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Taft Heights

Employment by Class of Employer in Taft Heights

Among the 767 employed individuals in Taft Heights, private company employees (464 | 60.5%), local government employees (145 | 18.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (61 | 8.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Taft Heights
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees46460.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)152.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations618.0%
Local Government Employees14518.9%
State Government Employees435.6%
Federal Government Employees162.1%
Unpaid Family Workers233.0%
Total767100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Taft Heights

According to the labor force statistics for Taft Heights, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,233), 68.8% or 848 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.7% or 74 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 72 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Taft Heights
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years51 (77.3%)28 (54.9%)
20 to 24 Years72 (100.0%)22 (30.6%)
25 to 29 Years114 (78.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years264 (97.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years189 (86.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years22 (33.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years69 (63.3%)13 (18.8%)
60 to 64 Years42 (46.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (26.2%)11 (100.0%)
Total848 (68.8%)74 (8.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Taft Heights

According to labor force statistics for Taft Heights, 77.7% of individuals (700) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (901) are in the labor force, with 1.9% or 13 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 87 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.0% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Taft Heights
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School130 (67.4%)19 (10.0%)
High School Diploma225 (78.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree258 (76.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total700 (77.7%)17 (1.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Taft Heights

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Taft Heights are Community & Social Service (50 | 6.5%), Education Instruction & Library (50 | 6.5%), Business & Financial (19 | 2.5%), and Management (11 | 1.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Taft Heights

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Taft Heights, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), and Business & Financial (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Taft Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Management11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)30 (37.5%)50 (62.5%)
Total (Overall)483 (62.4%)291 (37.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Taft Heights are Security & Protection (69 | 8.9%), Law Enforcement (69 | 8.9%), Personal Care & Service (40 | 5.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (36 | 4.6%), and Healthcare Support (25 | 3.2%).
Services Occupations in Taft Heights

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Taft Heights, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (83.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (16.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Taft Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Security & Protection69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance30 (83.3%)6 (16.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Total (Category)99 (58.2%)71 (41.8%)
Total (Overall)483 (62.4%)291 (37.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Taft Heights are Office & Administration (148 | 19.1%), and Sales & Related (13 | 1.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Taft Heights

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Taft Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Office & Administration13 (8.8%)135 (91.2%)
Total (Category)13 (8.1%)148 (91.9%)
Total (Overall)483 (62.4%)291 (37.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Taft Heights are Construction & Extraction (129 | 16.7%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (91 | 11.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (72 | 9.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Taft Heights

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Taft Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry69 (75.8%)22 (24.2%)
Construction & Extraction129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)270 (92.5%)22 (7.5%)
Total (Overall)483 (62.4%)291 (37.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Taft Heights are Transportation (42 | 5.4%), Production (19 | 2.5%), and Material Moving (10 | 1.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Taft Heights

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Taft Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Production19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)483 (62.4%)291 (37.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Taft Heights

Employment Industries in Taft Heights

The major employment industries in Taft Heights include Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (133 | 17.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (97 | 12.5%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (91 | 11.8%), Educational Services (91 | 11.8%), and Public Administration (85 | 11.0%).
Employment Industries in Taft Heights

Employment Industries by Sex in Taft Heights

The Taft Heights industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Educational Services (86.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Taft Heights
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting69 (75.8%)22 (24.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction125 (94.0%)8 (6.0%)
Construction57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Retail Trade12 (48.0%)13 (52.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing19 (70.4%)8 (29.6%)
Utilities40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific7 (31.8%)15 (68.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support20 (76.9%)6 (23.1%)
Educational Services12 (13.2%)79 (86.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)97 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total483 (62.4%)291 (37.6%)

Education in Taft Heights

School Enrollment in Taft Heights

The most common levels of schooling among the 355 students in Taft Heights are elementary school (151 | 42.5%), college / undergraduate (60 | 16.9%), and high school (56 | 15.8%).
School Enrollment in Taft Heights
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool154.2%
Kindergarten349.6%
Elementary School15142.5%
Middle School287.9%
High School5615.8%
College / Undergraduate6016.9%
Graduate / Professional113.1%
Total355100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Taft Heights

Out of a total of 355 students who are enrolled in schools in Taft Heights, 26 (7.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 329 (92.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 15 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 15 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Taft Heights
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds45 (80.4%)11 (19.6%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total329 (92.7%)26 (7.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Taft Heights

Communications (39 | 37.1%), engineering (16 | 15.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (11 | 10.5%), education (11 | 10.5%), and liberal arts & history (11 | 10.5%) are the most common fields of study among 105 individuals in Taft Heights who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Taft Heights
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1110.5%
Physical & Health Sciences109.5%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences76.7%
Engineering1615.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education1110.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History1110.5%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications3937.1%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total105100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Taft Heights

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Taft Heights

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Taft Heights are males with 1 vehicle (139, accounting for 29.2%) and females with 1 vehicle (46, making up 47.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Taft Heights
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle42 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle139 (29.2%)46 (15.8%)
2 Vehicles131 (27.5%)86 (29.5%)
3 Vehicles137 (28.8%)151 (51.9%)
4 Vehicles9 (1.9%)8 (2.8%)
5 or more Vehicles18 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total476 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Taft Heights

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Taft Heights are 5 to 9 minutes (266 commuters, 34.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (119 commuters, 15.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (88 commuters, 11.5%).
Commute Time in Taft Heights
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes111.4%
5 to 9 Minutes26634.7%
10 to 14 Minutes11915.5%
15 to 19 Minutes8811.5%
20 to 24 Minutes253.3%
25 to 29 Minutes496.4%
30 to 34 Minutes526.8%
35 to 39 Minutes303.9%
40 to 44 Minutes233.0%
45 to 59 Minutes638.2%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes415.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Taft Heights

The most common commute times in Taft Heights are 5 to 9 minutes (155 commuters, 32.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (111 commuters, 38.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Taft Heights
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (3.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes155 (32.6%)111 (38.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes59 (12.4%)60 (20.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes43 (9.0%)45 (15.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes12 (2.5%)13 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes24 (5.0%)25 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes44 (9.2%)8 (2.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes22 (4.6%)8 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes23 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes53 (11.1%)10 (3.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes41 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Taft Heights

The most frequent times of departure to work in Taft Heights are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (157, 33.0%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (111, 38.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Taft Heights
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM134 (28.1%)15 (5.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM33 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM93 (19.5%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM157 (33.0%)53 (18.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM30 (6.3%)12 (4.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)8 (2.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)31 (10.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)111 (38.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (3.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (2.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM22 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7 (1.5%)43 (14.8%)
Total476 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Taft Heights

Occupancy by Ownership in Taft Heights

Of the total 611 dwellings in Taft Heights, owner-occupied units account for 328 (53.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 283 (46.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Taft Heights
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units32853.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units28346.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units611100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Taft Heights

Occupancy by Household Size in Taft Heights
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household19331.6%
2-Person Household18029.5%
3-Person Household599.7%
4+ Person Household17929.3%
Total Housing Units611100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Taft Heights

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Taft Heights
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household103 (53.4%)90 (46.6%)
2-Person Household106 (58.9%)74 (41.1%)
3-Person Household18 (30.5%)41 (69.5%)
4+ Person Household101 (56.4%)78 (43.6%)
Total Housing Units328 (53.7%)283 (46.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Taft Heights

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Taft Heights
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School58 (51.8%)54 (48.2%)
High School Diploma13 (10.2%)114 (89.8%)
College/Associate Degree179 (64.4%)99 (35.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher78 (83.0%)16 (17.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Taft Heights

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Taft Heights
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years25141.1%
35 to 44 Years8714.2%
45 to 54 Years376.1%
55 to 64 Years11919.5%
65 to 74 Years9415.4%
75 to 84 Years233.8%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total611100.0%

Housing Finances in Taft Heights

Median Income by Occupancy in Taft Heights

Median Income by Occupancy in Taft Heights
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied328 (53.7%)$84,545
Renter-Occupied283 (46.3%)$36,864
Average611 (100.0%)$60,675

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Taft Heights

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Taft Heights
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00011 (3.4%)11 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99911 (3.4%)33 (11.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9999 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)34 (12.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (3.7%)21 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99921 (6.4%)65 (23.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99991 (27.7%)74 (26.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (7.3%)45 (15.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999134 (40.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more15 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total328 (100.0%)283 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Taft Heights

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Taft Heights
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30012 (3.7%)27 (9.5%)
$300 to $4999 (2.7%)8 (2.8%)
$500 to $79961 (18.6%)15 (5.3%)
$800 to $99933 (10.1%)98 (34.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499104 (31.7%)94 (33.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99994 (28.7%)41 (14.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49915 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total328 (100.0%)283 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Taft Heights

Housing Structures in Taft Heights

Housing Structures in Taft Heights
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached56292.0%
Single Unit, Attached426.9%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments71.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total611100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Taft Heights

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Taft Heights
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached321 (57.1%)241 (42.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total328 (53.7%)283 (46.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Taft Heights

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Taft Heights
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)60 (21.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms163 (49.7%)110 (38.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms93 (28.3%)92 (32.5%)
8 or more Rooms72 (22.0%)21 (7.4%)
Total328 (100.0%)283 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Taft Heights

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Taft Heights
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas160 (48.8%)194 (68.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10 (3.0%)32 (11.3%)
Electricity143 (43.6%)57 (20.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels15 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total328 (100.0%)283 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Taft Heights

Household Vehicle Usage in Taft Heights
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle15 (4.6%)36 (12.7%)
1 Vehicle131 (39.9%)131 (46.3%)
2 Vehicles75 (22.9%)59 (20.8%)
3 or more Vehicles107 (32.6%)57 (20.1%)
Total328 (100.0%)283 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Taft Heights

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Taft Heights

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units75253
Median Property Value$157,500$182,200
Median Household Income$49,792$15
Monthly Housing Costs$552$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,836$15

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Taft Heights

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Taft Heights
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)11 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99922 (29.3%)11 (4.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99946 (61.3%)216 (85.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9997 (9.3%)15 (5.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total75 (100.0%)253 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Taft Heights

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Taft Heights
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99920 (26.7%)11 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9996 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99930 (40.0%)15 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)61 (24.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9997 (9.3%)24 (9.5%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)127 (50.2%)
Total75 (100.0%)253 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Taft Heights

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Taft Heights
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x10 (13.3%)106,771 (42,202.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x19 (25.3%)122 (48.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x17 (22.7%)65 (25.7%)
4.0x or more29 (38.7%)40 (15.8%)
Total75 (100.0%)253 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Taft Heights

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Taft Heights
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49918 (24.0%)11 (4.3%)
$800 to $1,49957 (76.0%)62 (24.5%)
Total75 (100.0%)253 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Taft Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Taft Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Taft Heights
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years168 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years288 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years176 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years310 (94.5%)18 (5.5%)
35 to 44 Years219 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years200 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years152 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,620 (98.9%)18 (1.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Taft Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Taft Heights
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born168 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen288 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen176 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Taft Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Taft Heights
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000214 (92.2%)18 (7.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999385 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999227 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999162 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over632 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Taft Heights

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Taft Heights
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 670 (41.7%)107 (63.7%)
6 to 18 Years165 (57.3%)123 (42.7%)
19 to 25 Years90 (51.1%)96 (54.5%)
25 to 34 Years39 (11.9%)271 (82.6%)
35 to 44 Years97 (44.3%)145 (66.2%)
45 to 54 Years52 (80.0%)13 (20.0%)
55 to 64 Years91 (45.5%)109 (54.5%)
65 to 74 Years152 (100.0%)11 (7.2%)
75 Years and over42 (100.0%)7 (16.7%)
Total798 (48.7%)882 (53.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Taft Heights

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Taft Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (8.0%)
35 to 64 Years41 (12.7%)79 (49.4%)
65 to 74 Years29 (34.5%)68 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Taft Heights

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Taft Heights: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (6.5%)12 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (22.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Taft Heights: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (6.2%)12 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years11 (13.1%)11 (16.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)19 (61.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Taft Heights: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (8.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (7.4%)33 (20.6%)
65 to 74 Years7 (8.3%)11 (16.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (38.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Taft Heights: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (8.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (5.9%)79 (49.4%)
65 to 74 Years11 (13.1%)68 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Taft Heights: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (8.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (3.4%)30 (18.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (16.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)19 (61.3%)

Technology Access in Taft Heights

Computing Device Access in Taft Heights

Computing Device Access in Taft Heights
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop34957.1%
Smartphone56692.6%
Tablet23939.1%
No Computing Device91.5%
Total611100.0%

Internet Access in Taft Heights

Internet Access in Taft Heights
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home38563.0%
Cellular Data Only12320.1%
Satellite Internet325.2%
No Internet609.8%
Total611100.0%

Taft Heights Summary

Taft Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Kern County, California, United States. The population was 2,845 at the 2010 census, up from 2,717 at the 2000 census. It is located in the western part of the county, near the city of Taft.

Geography

Taft Heights is located at 35 10 25 North 119 30 17 West 35 173611 119 504722

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,717 people, 890 households, and 717 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,179.2 people per square mile (456.2/km2). There were 945 housing units at an average density of 409.3 per square mile (158.1/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 73.45% White, 0.81% African American, 1.48% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 20.45% from other races, and 3.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.90% of the population.
There were 890 households, out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.45.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $32,917. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Taft Heights is a small, rural community with a population of just over 2,800 people. The economy of the area is largely based on agriculture, with the majority of the population employed in the farming and ranching industries. The area is also home to several oil and gas production facilities, as well as a few small businesses.
The area is served by the Taft Union High School District, which provides educational services to the local community. The district also operates a vocational school, which provides students with the opportunity to learn a trade or gain additional skills.

Conclusion

Taft Heights is a small, rural community located in Kern County, California. The population was 2,845 at the 2010 census, up from 2,717 at the 2000 census. The economy of the area is largely based on agriculture, with the majority of the population employed in the farming and ranching industries. The area is also home to several oil and gas production facilities, as well as a few small businesses. The area is served by the Taft Union High School District, which provides educational services to the local community.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Taft Heights?
Total Population of Taft Heights is 1,638.
What is the Total Male Population of Taft Heights?
Total Male Population of Taft Heights is 945.
What is the Total Female Population of Taft Heights?
Total Female Population of Taft Heights is 693.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Taft Heights?
There are 136.36 Males per 100 Females in Taft Heights.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Taft Heights?
There are 73.33 Females per 100 Males in Taft Heights.
What is the Median Population Age in Taft Heights?
Median Population Age in Taft Heights is 31.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Taft Heights
Average Family Size in Taft Heights is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Taft Heights
Average Household Size in Taft Heights is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Taft Heights?
Per Capita income in Taft Heights is $26,700.
What is the Median Family Income in Taft Heights?
Median Family Income in Taft Heights is $47,917.
What is the Median Household income in Taft Heights?
Median Household Income in Taft Heights is $60,675.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Taft Heights?
Income or Wage Gap in Taft Heights is 62.8%.
Women in Taft Heights earn 37.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Taft Heights?
Inequality or Gini Index in Taft Heights is 0.35.
How Large is the Labor Force in Taft Heights?
There are 848 People in the Labor Forcein in Taft Heights.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Taft Heights?
68.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Taft Heights.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Taft Heights?
Unemployment Rate in Taft Heights is 8.7%.