Taft, CA

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Taft Overview

7,414
TOTAL POPULATION
3,796
MALE POPULATION
3,618
FEMALE POPULATION
104.92
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.31
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,539
PER CAPITA INCOME
$67,830
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,414
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
62.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
37.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,787
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
47.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Taft Zip Codes

Taft Area Codes

Race in Taft

The most populous races in Taft are White / Caucasian (6,109 | 82.4%), Hispanic or Latino (2,309 | 31.1%), and Some other Race (576 | 7.8%).
Race in Taft
Race# Population% Population
Asian340.5%
Black / African American1251.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific120.2%
Hispanic or Latino2,30931.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian6,10982.4%
Two or more Races5587.5%
Some other Race5767.8%
Total7,414100.0%

Ancestry in Taft

The most populous ancestries reported in Taft are Mexican (2,206 | 29.7%), Irish (834 | 11.3%), German (598 | 8.1%), English (534 | 7.2%), and Italian (379 | 5.1%), together accounting for 61.4% of all Taft residents.
Ancestry in Taft
Ancestry# Population% Population
American3304.4%
Bhutanese110.2%
British210.3%
Central American360.5%
Cherokee1111.5%
Choctaw80.1%
Danish220.3%
Dutch170.2%
Eastern European110.2%
English5347.2%
European1792.4%
French741.0%
French Canadian60.1%
German5988.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro40.1%
Guatemalan50.1%
Honduran40.1%
Iranian80.1%
Irish83411.3%
Italian3795.1%
Korean140.2%
Malaysian160.2%
Mexican2,20629.7%
Mexican American Indian80.1%
Portuguese861.2%
Puerto Rican90.1%
Salvadoran270.4%
Samoan80.1%
Scandinavian180.2%
Scottish2773.7%
Spaniard190.3%
Sri Lankan40.1%
Swedish1922.6%
Thai40.1%
Welsh300.4%
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Immigrants in Taft

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Taft came from Central America (377 | 5.1%), Latin America (377 | 5.1%), Mexico (347 | 4.7%), Asia (42 | 0.6%), and South Eastern Asia (26 | 0.4%), together accounting for 15.8% of all Taft residents.
Immigrants in Taft
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia420.6%
Central America3775.1%
El Salvador170.2%
Europe150.2%
Honduras130.2%
Iran80.1%
Israel80.1%
Italy150.2%
Laos160.2%
Latin America3775.1%
Mexico3474.7%
Philippines100.1%
South Central Asia80.1%
South Eastern Asia260.4%
Southern Europe150.2%
Western Asia80.1%
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Sex and Age in Taft

Sex and Age in Taft

The most populous age groups in Taft are 25 to 29 Years (422 | 11.1%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (520 | 14.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Taft
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years256 (6.7%)81 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Years130 (3.4%)520 (14.4%)
10 to 14 Years153 (4.0%)337 (9.3%)
15 to 19 Years324 (8.5%)198 (5.5%)
20 to 24 Years136 (3.6%)350 (9.7%)
25 to 29 Years422 (11.1%)150 (4.2%)
30 to 34 Years376 (9.9%)422 (11.7%)
35 to 39 Years325 (8.6%)92 (2.5%)
40 to 44 Years316 (8.3%)182 (5.0%)
45 to 49 Years101 (2.7%)222 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years235 (6.2%)82 (2.3%)
55 to 59 Years290 (7.6%)170 (4.7%)
60 to 64 Years196 (5.2%)164 (4.5%)
65 to 69 Years80 (2.1%)309 (8.5%)
70 to 74 Years158 (4.2%)208 (5.8%)
75 to 79 Years280 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years18 (0.5%)32 (0.9%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)99 (2.7%)
Total3,796 (100.0%)3,618 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Taft

Median Family Size in Taft

The median family size in Taft is 3.20 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,059 | 62.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.42 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (367 | 21.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.51 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Taft
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,059 (62.2%)3.42
Single Male/Father367 (21.6%)2.51
Single Female/Mother276 (16.2%)3.28
Total Families1,702 (100.0%)3.20

Median Household Size in Taft

The median household size in Taft is 2.59 persons per household, with single female/mother households (276 | 10.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.57 persons per household. non-family households (972 | 36.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Taft
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,059 (39.6%)3.42
Single Male/Father367 (13.7%)3.37
Single Female/Mother276 (10.3%)3.57
Non-family972 (36.3%)1.10
Total Households2,674 (100.0%)2.59

Household Size by Marriage Status in Taft

Out of a total of 2,674 households in Taft, 1,702 (63.6%) are family households, while 972 (36.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 568, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 872.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Taft
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-872 (32.6%)
2-Person Households568 (21.2%)100 (3.7%)
3-Person Households355 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households529 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households232 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households17 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,702 (63.6%)972 (36.3%)

Female Fertility in Taft

Fertility by Age in Taft

Average fertility rate in Taft is 77.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 136.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Taft
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years125 (100.0%)136.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total125 (100.0%)77.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Taft

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Taft
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)125 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)125 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Taft

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Taft
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 Degree125 (100.0%)167.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total125 (100.0%)77.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Taft

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Taft
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%)125 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)125 (100.0%)

Income in Taft

Income Overview in Taft

Per Capita Income in Taft is $27,539, while median incomes of families and households are $67,830 and $52,414 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income7,414$27,539
Median Family Income1,702$67,830
Mean Family Income1,702$89,668
Median Household Income2,674$52,414
Mean Household Income2,674$74,447
Income Deficit1,702$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)7,41462.51%
Wage / Income Gap ($)7,41437.49¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7,4140.48

Earnings by Sex in Taft

Average Earnings in Taft are $29,150, $47,181 for men and $17,689 for women, a difference of 62.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Taft
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,575 (55.0%)$47,181
Female1,286 (45.0%)$17,689
Total2,861 (100.0%)$29,150

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Taft

The most common earnings brackets in Taft are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (358 | 22.7%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (143 | 11.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Taft
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less55 (3.5%)123 (9.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99925 (1.6%)143 (11.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49917 (1.1%)62 (4.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99966 (4.2%)72 (5.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499144 (9.1%)138 (10.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99979 (5.0%)72 (5.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)28 (2.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99916 (1.0%)66 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49931 (2.0%)59 (4.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99936 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99987 (5.5%)137 (10.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99926 (1.7%)94 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99920 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99966 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999137 (8.7%)39 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99971 (4.5%)18 (1.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99952 (3.3%)21 (1.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99998 (6.2%)61 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999358 (22.7%)87 (6.8%)
$100,000+191 (12.1%)66 (5.1%)
Total1,575 (100.0%)1,286 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Taft

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Taft
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$73,716$28,480
College or Associate's Degree$46,706$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$57,717$0

Family Income in Taft

Family Income Brackets in Taft

According to the Taft family income data, there are 492 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.9% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 31 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Taft
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001468.6%
$10,000 to $14,999955.6%
$15,000 to $24,999311.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991005.9%
$35,000 to $49,99922813.4%
$50,000 to $74,99949228.9%
$75,000 to $99,999653.8%
$100,000 to $149,99919611.5%
$150,000 to $199,99923013.5%
$200,000+1197.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Taft

4-person families (378 | 22.2%) account for the highest median family income in Taft with $151,321 per family, while 4-person families (378 | 22.2%) have the highest median income of $37,830 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Taft
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families757 (44.5%)$52,308
3-Person Families334 (19.6%)$35,000
4-Person Families378 (22.2%)$151,321
5-Person Families232 (13.6%)$74,384
6-Person Families1 (0.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,702 (100.0%)$67,830

Family Income by Number of Earners in Taft

The median family income in Taft is $67,830, with families comprising 3+ earners (154) having the highest median family income of $196,542, while families with 1 earner (878) have the lowest median family income of $47,105, accounting for 9.0% and 51.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Taft
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners364 (21.4%)$68,060
1 Earner878 (51.6%)$47,105
2 Earners306 (18.0%)$131,250
3+ Earners154 (9.0%)$196,542
Total1,702 (100.0%)$67,830

Household Income in Taft

Household Income Brackets in Taft

With 551 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Taft, accounting for 20.6% of all households. In contrast, only 120 households (4.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Taft
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00028910.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991585.9%
$15,000 to $24,9992067.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992178.1%
$35,000 to $49,99932912.3%
$50,000 to $74,99955120.6%
$75,000 to $99,99934212.8%
$100,000 to $149,9992308.6%
$150,000 to $199,9992388.9%
$200,000+1204.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Taft

The median household income in Taft is $52,414, with the highest median household income of $61,569 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 852 households (31.9%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Taft
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,054 (39.4%)$51,277
45 to 64 Years852 (31.9%)$61,569
65+ Years768 (28.7%)$59,000
Total2,674 (100.0%)$52,414

Poverty in Taft

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Taft

With 19.8% poverty level for males and 23.7% for females among the residents of Taft, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 162 males (63.3%) and 52 females (64.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Taft
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years162 (63.3%)52 (64.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years42 (20.3%)186 (38.6%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)42 (21.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years21 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years52 (26.9%)50 (12.7%)
25 to 34 Years130 (19.5%)253 (44.5%)
35 to 44 Years184 (32.7%)19 (6.9%)
45 to 54 Years21 (7.6%)31 (10.2%)
55 to 64 Years36 (8.1%)94 (28.1%)
65 to 74 Years16 (7.2%)92 (17.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (10.7%)
Total664 (19.8%)833 (23.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Taft

According to the poverty statistics in Taft, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 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
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years94 (36.7%)29 (35.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)166 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years165 (79.7%)296 (61.4%)
12 to 14 Years58 (100.0%)150 (78.1%)
15 Years48 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years105 (83.3%)66 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years141 (73.1%)343 (87.3%)
25 to 34 Years538 (80.5%)315 (55.5%)
35 to 44 Years379 (67.3%)255 (93.1%)
45 to 54 Years256 (92.4%)273 (89.8%)
55 to 64 Years409 (91.9%)240 (71.9%)
65 to 74 Years205 (92.8%)425 (82.2%)
75 Years and over298 (100.0%)117 (89.3%)
Total2,696 (80.2%)2,685 (76.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Taft

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Taft show that 1.9% or 20 of the total 1,059 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 10.1%, comprising of 20 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
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children679 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children178 (89.9%)20 (10.1%)
3 or 4 Children182 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,039 (98.1%)20 (1.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Taft

According to the poverty data in Taft, 45.0% or 165 single-father households and 25.7% or 71 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 50 households (86.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Taft
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children41 (50.0%)16 (15.4%)
1 or 2 Children74 (32.6%)15 (11.4%)
3 or 4 Children50 (86.2%)40 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total165 (45.0%)71 (25.7%)

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

The poverty data for Taft shows that 20 of the married-couple family households (1.9%) and 236 of the single-parent households (36.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (10.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 90 household (91.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Taft
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)57 (30.6%)
1 or 2 Children20 (10.1%)89 (24.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)90 (91.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (1.9%)236 (36.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Taft

Employment by Class of Employer in Taft

Among the 2,601 employed individuals in Taft, private company employees (1,633 | 62.8%), local government employees (579 | 22.3%), and state government employees (152 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Taft
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,63362.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)271.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1315.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations602.3%
Local Government Employees57922.3%
State Government Employees1525.8%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers190.7%
Total2,601100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Taft

According to the labor force statistics for Taft, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,879), 47.4% or 2,787 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 134 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 78.2% or 380 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 33.6% or 72 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Taft
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years214 (46.1%)72 (33.6%)
20 to 24 Years380 (78.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years315 (55.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years350 (43.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years637 (69.6%)25 (3.9%)
45 to 54 Years424 (66.3%)38 (9.0%)
55 to 59 Years328 (71.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years122 (33.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,787 (47.4%)134 (4.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Taft

According to labor force statistics for Taft, 58.1% of individuals (2,176) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,745) are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 63 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 67.0% or 909 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.2% or 38 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Taft
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School355 (46.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma692 (55.6%)45 (3.6%)
College / Associate Degree909 (67.0%)57 (4.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher221 (57.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,176 (58.1%)109 (2.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Taft

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Taft are Community & Social Service (311 | 11.7%), Education Instruction & Library (274 | 10.3%), Business & Financial (72 | 2.7%), Management (57 | 2.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (28 | 1.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Taft

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Taft, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (80.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Taft
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
Business & Financial16 (22.2%)56 (77.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science17 (80.9%)4 (19.1%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 86 (27.7%)225 (72.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library86 (31.4%)188 (68.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating10 (35.7%)18 (64.3%)
Health Technologists10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)129 (26.4%)360 (73.6%)
Total (Overall)1,506 (56.8%)1,146 (43.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Taft are Cleaning & Maintenance (264 | 10.0%), Security & Protection (224 | 8.5%), Law Enforcement (204 | 7.7%), Personal Care & Service (179 | 6.8%), and Healthcare Support (152 | 5.7%).
Services Occupations in Taft

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Taft, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (88.4%), and Personal Care & Service (63.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Taft
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)152 (100.0%)
Security & Protection224 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement204 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving5 (11.6%)38 (88.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance165 (62.5%)99 (37.5%)
Personal Care & Service66 (36.9%)113 (63.1%)
Total (Category)460 (53.4%)402 (46.6%)
Total (Overall)1,506 (56.8%)1,146 (43.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Taft are Sales & Related (184 | 6.9%), and Office & Administration (117 | 4.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Taft

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Taft
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related98 (53.3%)86 (46.7%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)117 (100.0%)
Total (Category)98 (32.6%)203 (67.4%)
Total (Overall)1,506 (56.8%)1,146 (43.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Taft are Construction & Extraction (284 | 10.7%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (162 | 6.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (97 | 3.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Taft

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Taft
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry56 (34.6%)106 (65.4%)
Construction & Extraction284 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)437 (80.5%)106 (19.5%)
Total (Overall)1,506 (56.8%)1,146 (43.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Taft are Transportation (202 | 7.6%), Material Moving (156 | 5.9%), and Production (99 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Taft

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Taft
OccupationMaleFemale
Production80 (80.8%)19 (19.2%)
Transportation202 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving100 (64.1%)56 (35.9%)
Total (Category)382 (83.6%)75 (16.4%)
Total (Overall)1,506 (56.8%)1,146 (43.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Taft

Employment Industries in Taft

The major employment industries in Taft include Educational Services (481 | 18.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (324 | 12.2%), Construction (270 | 10.2%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (243 | 9.2%), and Public Administration (242 | 9.1%).
Employment Industries in Taft

Employment Industries by Sex in Taft

The Taft industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (96.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (91.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Taft
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting56 (38.1%)91 (61.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction243 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction267 (98.9%)3 (1.1%)
Manufacturing64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade29 (27.9%)75 (72.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information74 (52.1%)68 (47.9%)
Finance & Insurance17 (37.8%)28 (62.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing53 (74.7%)18 (25.4%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support136 (69.0%)61 (31.0%)
Educational Services218 (45.3%)263 (54.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance10 (3.1%)314 (96.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services5 (8.3%)55 (91.7%)
Public Administration204 (84.3%)38 (15.7%)
Total1,506 (56.8%)1,146 (43.2%)

Education in Taft

School Enrollment in Taft

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,076 students in Taft are college / undergraduate (657 | 31.7%), elementary school (530 | 25.5%), and middle school (388 | 18.7%).
School Enrollment in Taft
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten1065.1%
Elementary School53025.5%
Middle School38818.7%
High School34816.8%
College / Undergraduate65731.7%
Graduate / Professional472.3%
Total2,076100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Taft

Out of a total of 2,076 students who are enrolled in schools in Taft, 131 (6.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,945 (93.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 18 (13.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 490 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Taft
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old543 (94.9%)29 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds490 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds229 (91.6%)21 (8.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds206 (91.1%)20 (8.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds191 (88.8%)24 (11.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds121 (87.1%)18 (13.0%)
35 Years and over166 (90.2%)18 (9.8%)
Total1,945 (93.7%)131 (6.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Taft

Business (108 | 19.7%), education (101 | 18.5%), literature & languages (81 | 14.8%), liberal arts & history (62 | 11.3%), and science & technology (45 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 547 individuals in Taft who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Taft
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics162.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural40.7%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology213.8%
Social Sciences437.9%
Engineering112.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology458.2%
Business10819.7%
Education10118.5%
Literature & Languages8114.8%
Liberal Arts & History6211.3%
Visual & Performing Arts193.5%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities366.6%
Total547100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Taft

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Taft

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Taft are males with 2 vehicles (621, accounting for 41.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (239, making up 59.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Taft
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle130 (8.7%)89 (8.5%)
1 Vehicle163 (10.9%)102 (9.8%)
2 Vehicles621 (41.6%)239 (22.9%)
3 Vehicles392 (26.3%)511 (49.0%)
4 Vehicles150 (10.1%)91 (8.7%)
5 or more Vehicles35 (2.4%)10 (1.0%)
Total1,491 (100.0%)1,042 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Taft

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Taft are 5 to 9 minutes (638 commuters, 25.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (403 commuters, 16.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (394 commuters, 16.0%).
Commute Time in Taft
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2028.2%
5 to 9 Minutes63825.9%
10 to 14 Minutes40316.4%
15 to 19 Minutes39416.0%
20 to 24 Minutes984.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes2068.4%
35 to 39 Minutes411.7%
40 to 44 Minutes190.8%
45 to 59 Minutes34514.0%
60 to 89 Minutes562.3%
90 or more Minutes602.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Taft

The most common commute times in Taft are 5 to 9 minutes (439 commuters, 29.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (219 commuters, 22.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Taft
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes106 (7.1%)96 (10.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes439 (29.2%)199 (20.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes184 (12.3%)219 (22.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes304 (20.3%)90 (9.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes70 (4.7%)28 (2.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes101 (6.7%)105 (10.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)41 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)19 (2.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes237 (15.8%)108 (11.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)56 (5.8%)
90 or more Minutes60 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Taft

The most frequent times of departure to work in Taft are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (343, 22.9%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (185, 19.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Taft
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM343 (22.9%)39 (4.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM50 (3.3%)45 (4.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM187 (12.5%)55 (5.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM179 (11.9%)158 (16.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM195 (13.0%)185 (19.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM26 (1.7%)41 (4.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM39 (2.6%)128 (13.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM53 (3.5%)106 (11.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)18 (1.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM119 (7.9%)150 (15.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM17 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM25 (1.7%)11 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM238 (15.9%)21 (2.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM30 (2.0%)4 (0.4%)
Total1,501 (100.0%)961 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Taft

Occupancy by Ownership in Taft

Of the total 2,674 dwellings in Taft, owner-occupied units account for 1,325 (49.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,349 (50.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Taft
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,32549.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,34950.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,674100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Taft

Occupancy by Household Size in Taft
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household87232.6%
2-Person Household66825.0%
3-Person Household35513.3%
4+ Person Household77929.1%
Total Housing Units2,674100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Taft

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Taft
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household344 (39.5%)528 (60.6%)
2-Person Household606 (90.7%)62 (9.3%)
3-Person Household108 (30.4%)247 (69.6%)
4+ Person Household267 (34.3%)512 (65.7%)
Total Housing Units1,325 (49.5%)1,349 (50.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Taft

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Taft
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School79 (25.5%)231 (74.5%)
High School Diploma337 (42.5%)456 (57.5%)
College/Associate Degree727 (53.9%)622 (46.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher182 (82.0%)40 (18.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Taft

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Taft
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years51119.1%
35 to 44 Years54320.3%
45 to 54 Years33012.3%
55 to 64 Years52219.5%
65 to 74 Years55120.6%
75 to 84 Years1435.3%
85 Years and Over742.8%
Total2,674100.0%

Housing Finances in Taft

Median Income by Occupancy in Taft

Median Income by Occupancy in Taft
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,325 (49.5%)$68,570
Renter-Occupied1,349 (50.4%)$44,721
Average2,674 (100.0%)$52,414

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Taft

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Taft
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00016 (1.2%)98 (7.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99960 (4.5%)114 (8.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99931 (2.3%)126 (9.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99939 (2.9%)32 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99941 (3.1%)95 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999154 (11.6%)62 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999150 (11.3%)179 (13.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999271 (20.4%)279 (20.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999181 (13.7%)161 (11.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999139 (10.5%)90 (6.7%)
$150,000 or more243 (18.3%)113 (8.4%)
Total1,325 (100.0%)1,349 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Taft

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Taft
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300113 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499262 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799186 (14.0%)326 (24.2%)
$800 to $999277 (20.9%)398 (29.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499204 (15.4%)350 (26.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99964 (4.8%)215 (15.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499157 (11.8%)60 (4.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99962 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,325 (100.0%)1,349 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Taft

Housing Structures in Taft

Housing Structures in Taft
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,82268.1%
Single Unit, Attached170.6%
2 Unit Apartments140.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1927.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1053.9%
10 or more Apartments1074.0%
Mobile Home / Other41715.6%
Total2,674100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Taft

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Taft
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached982 (53.9%)840 (46.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments17 (8.8%)175 (91.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)105 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments24 (22.4%)83 (77.6%)
Mobile Home / Other302 (72.4%)115 (27.6%)
Total1,325 (49.5%)1,349 (50.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Taft

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Taft
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)21 (1.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms33 (2.5%)571 (42.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms258 (19.5%)416 (30.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms890 (67.2%)250 (18.5%)
8 or more Rooms144 (10.9%)91 (6.8%)
Total1,325 (100.0%)1,349 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Taft

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Taft
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,015 (76.6%)692 (51.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas18 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity276 (20.8%)638 (47.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene16 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)19 (1.4%)
Total1,325 (100.0%)1,349 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Taft

Household Vehicle Usage in Taft
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle36 (2.7%)361 (26.8%)
1 Vehicle656 (49.5%)385 (28.5%)
2 Vehicles399 (30.1%)328 (24.3%)
3 or more Vehicles234 (17.7%)275 (20.4%)
Total1,325 (100.0%)1,349 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Taft

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Taft

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units817508
Median Property Value$207,300$245,900
Median Household Income$67,694$154
Monthly Housing Costs$566$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,663$16

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Taft

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Taft
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00091 (11.1%)16 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99960 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999580 (71.0%)366 (72.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99935 (4.3%)101 (19.9%)
$500,000 to $749,99924 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more27 (3.3%)25 (4.9%)
Total817 (100.0%)508 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Taft

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Taft
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00040 (4.9%)24 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $24,99955 (6.7%)36 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999122 (14.9%)56 (11.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999134 (16.4%)32 (6.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999218 (26.7%)16 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999116 (14.2%)53 (10.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99943 (5.3%)65 (12.8%)
$150,000 or more89 (10.9%)96 (18.9%)
Total817 (100.0%)508 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Taft

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Taft
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x148 (18.1%)94,412 (18,585.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x55 (6.7%)186 (36.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x405 (49.6%)110 (21.6%)
4.0x or more209 (25.6%)67 (13.2%)
Total817 (100.0%)508 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Taft

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Taft
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800130 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499139 (17.0%)16 (3.2%)
$800 to $1,499374 (45.8%)75 (14.8%)
Total817 (100.0%)508 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Taft

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Taft

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Taft
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years521 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,389 (99.3%)10 (0.7%)
19 to 25 Years787 (93.4%)56 (6.6%)
26 to 34 Years907 (98.9%)10 (1.1%)
35 to 44 Years760 (90.8%)77 (9.2%)
45 to 54 Years581 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years617 (79.2%)162 (20.8%)
65 to 74 Years716 (97.0%)22 (3.0%)
75 Years and older429 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,707 (95.2%)337 (4.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Taft

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Taft
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born521 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,389 (99.3%)10 (0.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen787 (93.4%)56 (6.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Taft

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Taft
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,285 (91.6%)118 (8.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999831 (88.8%)105 (11.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,584 (98.8%)20 (1.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999726 (89.6%)84 (10.4%)
$100,000 and over2,160 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Taft

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Taft
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6327 (62.8%)220 (42.2%)
6 to 18 Years617 (44.1%)830 (59.3%)
19 to 25 Years268 (31.8%)557 (66.1%)
25 to 34 Years559 (61.0%)369 (40.2%)
35 to 44 Years225 (26.9%)535 (63.9%)
45 to 54 Years346 (59.6%)253 (43.5%)
55 to 64 Years277 (35.6%)397 (51.0%)
65 to 74 Years701 (95.0%)415 (56.2%)
75 Years and over429 (100.0%)303 (70.6%)
Total3,749 (53.2%)3,879 (55.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Taft

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Taft
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years22 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years20 (2.2%)284 (27.2%)
35 to 64 Years416 (32.4%)156 (17.1%)
65 to 74 Years173 (78.3%)233 (45.1%)
75 Years and over187 (62.7%)91 (69.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Taft

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Taft: <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 Years55 (4.3%)17 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years34 (15.4%)233 (45.1%)
75 Years and over17 (5.7%)56 (42.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Taft: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)79 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years41 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)19 (3.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)19 (14.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Taft: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years20 (2.2%)207 (19.8%)
35 to 64 Years264 (20.5%)123 (13.5%)
65 to 74 Years123 (55.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over170 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Taft: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years20 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years179 (13.9%)139 (15.2%)
65 to 74 Years134 (60.6%)22 (4.3%)
75 Years and over170 (57.1%)55 (42.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Taft: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years50 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over170 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Taft

Computing Device Access in Taft

Computing Device Access in Taft
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,63261.0%
Smartphone2,31086.4%
Tablet1,47855.3%
No Computing Device2208.2%
Total2,674100.0%

Internet Access in Taft

Internet Access in Taft
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,56258.4%
Cellular Data Only39314.7%
Satellite Internet1947.3%
No Internet68725.7%
Total2,674100.0%

Taft Summary

Taft is a small city located in the southern part of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California. It is situated at the base of the Temblor Range, approximately 30 miles southwest of Bakersfield. The city has a population of approximately 9,327 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

Taft was founded in 1910 by Edward Taft, a former mayor of Bakersfield. The city was named after him and was incorporated in 1910. The city was originally a railroad town, with the Southern Pacific Railroad running through it. The railroad was the main source of employment for the city's residents.
In the early 1900s, Taft was a major oil-producing region. The first oil well was drilled in 1910 and the city quickly became a major oil-producing center. The oil industry was the main source of employment for the city's residents.
In the 1950s, Taft began to experience a decline in the oil industry. This led to a decrease in the city's population and economy. However, in the late 1970s, the city experienced a resurgence in the oil industry, which led to an increase in population and economic activity.

Geography

Taft is located in the southern part of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California. It is situated at the base of the Temblor Range, approximately 30 miles southwest of Bakersfield. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land.
The climate in Taft is hot and dry, with temperatures ranging from the mid-90s in the summer to the mid-50s in the winter. The city receives an average of 8.5 inches of precipitation per year.

Economy

Taft's economy is largely based on the oil industry. The city is home to several oil refineries and is a major oil-producing center. The city also has a large agricultural sector, with crops such as cotton, alfalfa, and grapes being grown in the area.
The city also has a growing tourism industry, with visitors coming to the city to visit the nearby Carrizo Plain National Monument and the nearby Sequoia National Forest.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, Taft has a population of 9,327 people. The racial makeup of the city is 73.3% White, 1.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 20.2% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. The median household income in the city is $37,917.
Taft is a predominantly Hispanic city, with the majority of the population being of Mexican descent. The city also has a large population of Native Americans, with the largest group being the Chumash.

Conclusion

Taft is a small city located in the southern part of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California. It was founded in 1910 and has a population of approximately 9,327 people, according to the 2010 census. The city's economy is largely based on the oil industry, with agriculture and tourism also playing a role. The city is predominantly Hispanic, with the majority of the population being of Mexican descent.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Taft?
Total Population of Taft is 7,414.
What is the Total Male Population of Taft?
Total Male Population of Taft is 3,796.
What is the Total Female Population of Taft?
Total Female Population of Taft is 3,618.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Taft?
There are 104.92 Males per 100 Females in Taft.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Taft?
There are 95.31 Females per 100 Males in Taft.
What is the Median Population Age in Taft?
Median Population Age in Taft is 32.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Taft
Average Family Size in Taft is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Taft
Average Household Size in Taft is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Taft?
Per Capita income in Taft is $27,539.
What is the Median Family Income in Taft?
Median Family Income in Taft is $67,830.
What is the Median Household income in Taft?
Median Household Income in Taft is $52,414.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Taft?
Income or Wage Gap in Taft is 62.5%.
Women in Taft earn 37.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Taft?
Inequality or Gini Index in Taft is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Taft?
There are 2,787 People in the Labor Forcein in Taft.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Taft?
47.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Taft.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Taft?
Unemployment Rate in Taft is 4.8%.