South Taft, CA

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South Taft Overview

2,370
TOTAL POPULATION
1,082
MALE POPULATION
1,288
FEMALE POPULATION
84.01
MALES / 100 FEMALES
119.04
FEMALES / 100 MALES
26.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$14,887
PER CAPITA INCOME
$31,354
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$28,333
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
967
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
17.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in South Taft

The most populous races in South Taft are Hispanic or Latino (1,645 | 69.4%), White / Caucasian (1,261 | 53.2%), and Some other Race (591 | 24.9%).
Race in South Taft
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,64569.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,26153.2%
Two or more Races51821.9%
Some other Race59124.9%
Total2,370100.0%

Ancestry in South Taft

The most populous ancestries reported in South Taft are Mexican (1,598 | 67.4%), Irish (141 | 5.9%), American (122 | 5.1%), German (120 | 5.1%), and Italian (118 | 5.0%), together accounting for 88.6% of all South Taft residents.
Ancestry in South Taft
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1225.1%
Central American472.0%
Costa Rican472.0%
Danish461.9%
French110.5%
German1205.1%
Irish1415.9%
Italian1185.0%
Korean391.7%
Mexican1,59867.4%
Mexican American Indian70.3%
Norwegian70.3%
Polish110.5%
Scottish241.0%
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Immigrants in South Taft

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in South Taft came from Central America (642 | 27.1%), Latin America (642 | 27.1%), Mexico (626 | 26.4%), and Costa Rica (16 | 0.7%), together accounting for 81.3% of all South Taft residents.
Immigrants in South Taft
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America64227.1%
Costa Rica160.7%
Latin America64227.1%
Mexico62626.4%
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Sex and Age in South Taft

Sex and Age in South Taft

The most populous age groups in South Taft are 25 to 29 Years (137 | 12.7%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (179 | 13.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in South Taft
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years98 (9.1%)161 (12.5%)
5 to 9 Years36 (3.3%)131 (10.2%)
10 to 14 Years103 (9.5%)89 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years120 (11.1%)122 (9.5%)
20 to 24 Years130 (12.0%)114 (8.8%)
25 to 29 Years137 (12.7%)117 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Years37 (3.4%)28 (2.2%)
35 to 39 Years34 (3.1%)42 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)179 (13.9%)
45 to 49 Years71 (6.6%)40 (3.1%)
50 to 54 Years68 (6.3%)71 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years54 (5.0%)100 (7.8%)
60 to 64 Years113 (10.4%)62 (4.8%)
65 to 69 Years7 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
70 to 74 Years19 (1.8%)20 (1.5%)
75 to 79 Years24 (2.2%)12 (0.9%)
80 to 84 Years31 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,082 (100.0%)1,288 (100.0%)

Families and Households in South Taft

Median Family Size in South Taft

The median family size in South Taft is 3.64 persons per family, with single male/father families (37 | 6.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.41 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (318 | 57.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.31 persons per family.
Median Family Size in South Taft
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple318 (57.2%)3.31
Single Male/Father37 (6.7%)5.41
Single Female/Mother201 (36.1%)3.85
Total Families556 (100.0%)3.64

Median Household Size in South Taft

The median household size in South Taft is 3.53 persons per household, with single male/father households (37 | 5.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6.84 persons per household. non-family households (116 | 17.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in South Taft
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple318 (47.3%)3.31
Single Male/Father37 (5.5%)6.84
Single Female/Mother201 (29.9%)4.55
Non-family116 (17.3%)1.28
Total Households672 (100.0%)3.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in South Taft

Out of a total of 672 households in South Taft, 556 (82.7%) are family households, while 116 (17.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 171, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 86.
Household Size by Marriage Status in South Taft
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-86 (12.8%)
2-Person Households171 (25.5%)30 (4.5%)
3-Person Households123 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households124 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households52 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households42 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households44 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total556 (82.7%)116 (17.3%)

Female Fertility in South Taft

Fertility by Age in South Taft

Average fertility rate in South Taft is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 151.0 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 South Taft
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years39 (100.0%)151.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total39 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in South Taft

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in South Taft
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in South Taft

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in South Taft
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School27 (69.2%)134.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree12 (30.8%)75.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total39 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in South Taft

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in South Taft
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)

Income in South Taft

Income Overview in South Taft

Per Capita Income in South Taft is $14,887, while median incomes of families and households are $31,354 and $28,333 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,370$14,887
Median Family Income556$31,354
Mean Family Income556$50,439
Median Household Income672$28,333
Mean Household Income672$50,186
Income Deficit556$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,37030.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,37069.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,3700.53

Earnings by Sex in South Taft

Average Earnings in South Taft are $21,532, $23,307 for men and $16,250 for women, a difference of 30.3%.
Earnings by Sex in South Taft
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male460 (49.7%)$23,307
Female466 (50.3%)$16,250
Total926 (100.0%)$21,532

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in South Taft

The most common earnings brackets in South Taft are $22,500 to $24,999 for men (127 | 27.6%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (92 | 19.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in South Taft
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99951 (11.1%)57 (12.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49930 (6.5%)59 (12.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99940 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)92 (19.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49926 (5.7%)50 (10.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99911 (2.4%)28 (6.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49931 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999127 (27.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99928 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99937 (8.0%)64 (13.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)55 (11.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99917 (3.7%)18 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99938 (8.3%)24 (5.1%)
$100,000+24 (5.2%)19 (4.1%)
Total460 (100.0%)466 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in South Taft

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in South Taft
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$22,535$26,250
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$23,862$0

Family Income in South Taft

Family Income Brackets in South Taft

According to the South Taft family income data, there are 114 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in South Taft
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00011420.5%
$10,000 to $14,999519.2%
$15,000 to $24,999529.4%
$25,000 to $34,9997212.9%
$35,000 to $49,9996511.7%
$50,000 to $74,9999316.7%
$75,000 to $99,999559.9%
$100,000 to $149,999356.3%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+193.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in South Taft

4-person families (149 | 26.8%) account for the highest median family income in South Taft with $55,654 per family, while 4-person families (149 | 26.8%) have the highest median income of $13,914 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in South Taft
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families183 (32.9%)$26,734
3-Person Families138 (24.8%)$0
4-Person Families149 (26.8%)$55,654
5-Person Families17 (3.1%)$0
6-Person Families69 (12.4%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total556 (100.0%)$31,354

Family Income by Number of Earners in South Taft

Family Income by Number of Earners in South Taft
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners155 (27.9%)$14,323
1 Earner183 (32.9%)$23,229
2 Earners187 (33.6%)$55,858
3+ Earners31 (5.6%)$0
Total556 (100.0%)$31,354

Household Income in South Taft

Household Income Brackets in South Taft

With 134 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in South Taft, accounting for 19.9% of all households. In contrast, only 17 households (2.5%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in South Taft
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00012218.2%
$10,000 to $14,999385.7%
$15,000 to $24,99913219.6%
$25,000 to $34,999487.1%
$35,000 to $49,9998913.2%
$50,000 to $74,99913419.9%
$75,000 to $99,999558.2%
$100,000 to $149,999182.7%
$150,000 to $199,999172.5%
$200,000+192.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in South Taft

The median household income in South Taft is $28,333, with the highest median household income of $49,469 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 195 households (29.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 63 households (9.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in South Taft
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years63 (9.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years195 (29.0%)$49,469
45 to 64 Years328 (48.8%)$0
65+ Years86 (12.8%)$25,968
Total672 (100.0%)$28,333

Poverty in South Taft

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in South Taft

With 41.7% poverty level for males and 33.5% for females among the residents of South Taft, 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 26 males (100.0%) and 67 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in South Taft
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years66 (67.3%)98 (60.9%)
5 Years26 (100.0%)30 (50.8%)
6 to 11 Years42 (100.0%)41 (43.6%)
12 to 14 Years71 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years34 (73.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years14 (6.9%)39 (20.6%)
25 to 34 Years78 (44.8%)34 (23.4%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)85 (38.5%)
45 to 54 Years44 (31.7%)17 (15.3%)
55 to 64 Years68 (40.7%)21 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total451 (41.7%)432 (33.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in South Taft

According to the poverty statistics in South Taft, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 15 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 South Taft
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (32.7%)63 (39.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)29 (49.1%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)53 (56.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years12 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years190 (93.1%)150 (79.4%)
25 to 34 Years96 (55.2%)111 (76.5%)
35 to 44 Years34 (100.0%)136 (61.5%)
45 to 54 Years95 (68.3%)94 (84.7%)
55 to 64 Years99 (59.3%)141 (87.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (69.2%)20 (100.0%)
75 Years and over55 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total631 (58.3%)856 (66.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in South Taft

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in South Taft show that 20.4% or 65 of the total 318 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 11 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 10.9%, which includes 22 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in South Taft
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children180 (89.1%)22 (10.9%)
1 or 2 Children73 (69.5%)32 (30.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total253 (79.6%)65 (20.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in South Taft

According to the poverty data in South Taft, 54.0% or 20 single-father households and 53.2% or 107 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in South Taft
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children16 (100.0%)56 (38.9%)
3 or 4 Children4 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Total20 (54.0%)107 (53.2%)

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

The poverty data for South Taft shows that 65 of the married-couple family households (20.4%) and 127 of the single-parent households (53.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in South Taft
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children22 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children32 (30.5%)72 (45.0%)
3 or 4 Children11 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Total65 (20.4%)127 (53.4%)

Employment Characteristics in South Taft

Employment by Class of Employer in South Taft

Among the 744 employed individuals in South Taft, private company employees (594 | 79.8%), not-for-profit organizations (80 | 10.7%), and local government employees (29 | 3.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in South Taft
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees59479.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)81.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)111.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations8010.7%
Local Government Employees293.9%
State Government Employees223.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total744100.0%

Employment Status by Age in South Taft

According to the labor force statistics for South Taft, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,705), 56.7% or 967 individuals are in the labor force, with 17.2% or 166 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 96.1% or 244 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 89 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in South Taft
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years89 (45.6%)89 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Years138 (56.6%)12 (8.7%)
25 to 29 Years244 (96.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years4 (6.2%)4 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years189 (74.1%)30 (15.9%)
45 to 54 Years186 (74.4%)23 (12.4%)
55 to 59 Years58 (37.7%)8 (13.8%)
60 to 64 Years52 (29.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total967 (56.7%)166 (17.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in South Taft

According to labor force statistics for South Taft, 63.6% of individuals (733) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,153) are in the labor force, with 8.9% or 65 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 84 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 35.7% or 30 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in South Taft
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School327 (51.3%)15 (2.4%)
High School Diploma155 (60.1%)45 (17.4%)
College / Associate Degree167 (96.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher84 (100.0%)30 (35.7%)
Total733 (63.6%)103 (8.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in South Taft

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in South Taft are Community & Social Service (76 | 9.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (59 | 7.4%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (35 | 4.4%), Education Instruction & Library (26 | 3.3%), and Management (18 | 2.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in South Taft

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in South Taft, the most male-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (69.2%), and Community & Social Service (23.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in South Taft
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)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 18 (23.7%)58 (76.3%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library18 (69.2%)8 (30.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)18 (11.8%)135 (88.2%)
Total (Overall)401 (50.1%)400 (49.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in South Taft are Cleaning & Maintenance (110 | 13.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (50 | 6.2%), Security & Protection (11 | 1.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (11 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in South Taft

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in South Taft, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (78.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (40.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (21.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in South Taft
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving30 (60.0%)20 (40.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance86 (78.2%)24 (21.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)127 (74.3%)44 (25.7%)
Total (Overall)401 (50.1%)400 (49.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in South Taft are Office & Administration (54 | 6.7%), and Sales & Related (8 | 1.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in South Taft

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in South Taft
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)401 (50.1%)400 (49.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in South Taft are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (255 | 31.8%), and Construction & Extraction (106 | 13.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in South Taft

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in South Taft
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry163 (63.9%)92 (36.1%)
Construction & Extraction66 (62.3%)40 (37.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)229 (63.4%)132 (36.6%)
Total (Overall)401 (50.1%)400 (49.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in South Taft are Production (27 | 3.4%), and Material Moving (27 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in South Taft

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in South Taft
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)27 (50.0%)27 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)401 (50.1%)400 (49.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in South Taft

Employment Industries in South Taft

The major employment industries in South Taft include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (281 | 35.1%), Construction (74 | 9.2%), Professional & Scientific (68 | 8.5%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (60 | 7.5%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (59 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in South Taft

Employment Industries by Sex in South Taft

The South Taft industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Retail Trade (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in South Taft
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting189 (67.3%)92 (32.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction34 (46.0%)40 (54.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Wholesale Trade27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)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 & Scientific0 (0.0%)68 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services18 (43.9%)23 (56.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services30 (60.0%)20 (40.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total401 (50.1%)400 (49.9%)

Education in South Taft

School Enrollment in South Taft

The most common levels of schooling among the 660 students in South Taft are high school (174 | 26.4%), middle school (165 | 25.0%), and kindergarten (127 | 19.2%).
School Enrollment in South Taft
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6710.2%
Kindergarten12719.2%
Elementary School6710.2%
Middle School16525.0%
High School17426.4%
College / Undergraduate609.1%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total660100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in South Taft

Out of a total of 660 students who are enrolled in schools in South Taft, 17 (2.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 643 (97.4%) 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 17 (17.3% 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 67 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in South Taft
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old167 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds192 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds81 (82.7%)17 (17.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total643 (97.4%)17 (2.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in South Taft

Visual & performing arts (35 | 36.8%), psychology (30 | 31.6%), social sciences (11 | 11.6%), science & technology (11 | 11.6%), and liberal arts & history (8 | 8.4%) are the most common fields of study among 95 individuals in South Taft who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in South Taft
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology3031.6%
Social Sciences1111.6%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1111.6%
Business00.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History88.4%
Visual & Performing Arts3536.8%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total95100.0%

Transportation & Commute in South Taft

Vehicle Availability by Sex in South Taft

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in South Taft are males with 1 vehicle (186, accounting for 50.1%) and females with 1 vehicle (132, making up 49.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in South Taft
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle186 (50.1%)132 (35.4%)
2 Vehicles83 (22.4%)74 (19.8%)
3 Vehicles42 (11.3%)108 (28.9%)
4 Vehicles60 (16.2%)59 (15.8%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total371 (100.0%)373 (100.0%)

Commute Time in South Taft

The most frequently occuring commute durations in South Taft are 45 to 59 minutes (166 commuters, 23.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (118 commuters, 16.4%), and 90 or more minutes (77 commuters, 10.7%).
Commute Time in South Taft
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes334.6%
5 to 9 Minutes7210.0%
10 to 14 Minutes679.3%
15 to 19 Minutes11816.4%
20 to 24 Minutes547.5%
25 to 29 Minutes182.5%
30 to 34 Minutes314.3%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes152.1%
45 to 59 Minutes16623.1%
60 to 89 Minutes699.6%
90 or more Minutes7710.7%

Commute Time by Sex in South Taft

The most common commute times in South Taft are 15 to 19 minutes (90 commuters, 24.3%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (103 commuters, 29.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in South Taft
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)33 (9.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)72 (20.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes46 (12.4%)21 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes90 (24.3%)28 (8.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes26 (7.0%)28 (8.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)18 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)31 (8.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)15 (4.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes63 (17.0%)103 (29.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes69 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes77 (20.7%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in South Taft

The most frequent times of departure to work in South Taft are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (258, 69.5%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (92, 26.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in South Taft
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM17 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM36 (9.7%)59 (16.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM258 (69.5%)92 (26.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)36 (10.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)18 (5.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)40 (11.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM60 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)72 (20.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)32 (9.2%)
Total371 (100.0%)349 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in South Taft

Occupancy by Ownership in South Taft

Of the total 672 dwellings in South Taft, owner-occupied units account for 237 (35.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 435 (64.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in South Taft
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units23735.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units43564.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units672100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in South Taft

Occupancy by Household Size in South Taft
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8612.8%
2-Person Household20129.9%
3-Person Household12318.3%
4+ Person Household26239.0%
Total Housing Units672100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in South Taft

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in South Taft
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household20 (23.3%)66 (76.7%)
2-Person Household64 (31.8%)137 (68.2%)
3-Person Household39 (31.7%)84 (68.3%)
4+ Person Household114 (43.5%)148 (56.5%)
Total Housing Units237 (35.3%)435 (64.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in South Taft

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in South Taft
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School159 (39.8%)241 (60.3%)
High School Diploma42 (33.9%)82 (66.1%)
College/Associate Degree25 (26.6%)69 (73.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11 (20.4%)43 (79.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in South Taft

Occupancy by Age of Householder in South Taft
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13319.8%
35 to 44 Years12518.6%
45 to 54 Years12919.2%
55 to 64 Years19929.6%
65 to 74 Years263.9%
75 to 84 Years608.9%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total672100.0%

Housing Finances in South Taft

Median Income by Occupancy in South Taft

Median Income by Occupancy in South Taft
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied237 (35.3%)$55,932
Renter-Occupied435 (64.7%)$25,030
Average672 (100.0%)$28,333

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in South Taft

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in South Taft
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00039 (16.5%)27 (6.2%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)56 (12.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (3.4%)30 (6.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99928 (11.8%)41 (9.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)63 (14.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9996 (2.5%)42 (9.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (7.2%)72 (16.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99962 (26.2%)72 (16.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (13.1%)24 (5.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99918 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more28 (11.8%)8 (1.8%)
Total237 (100.0%)435 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in South Taft

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in South Taft
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30092 (38.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49930 (12.7%)12 (2.8%)
$500 to $79971 (30.0%)161 (37.0%)
$800 to $99917 (7.2%)129 (29.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49916 (6.8%)75 (17.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)24 (5.5%)
$3,000 or more11 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total237 (100.0%)435 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in South Taft

Housing Structures in South Taft

Housing Structures in South Taft
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached64896.4%
Single Unit, Attached243.6%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total672100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in South Taft

Housing Structures by Occupancy in South Taft
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached237 (36.6%)411 (63.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)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%)
Total237 (35.3%)435 (64.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in South Taft

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in South Taft
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms25 (10.5%)20 (4.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms112 (47.3%)388 (89.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms45 (19.0%)27 (6.2%)
8 or more Rooms55 (23.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total237 (100.0%)435 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in South Taft

Housing Structure by Heating Type in South Taft
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas80 (33.8%)252 (57.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity94 (39.7%)183 (42.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels55 (23.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used8 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total237 (100.0%)435 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in South Taft

Household Vehicle Usage in South Taft
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)12 (2.8%)
1 Vehicle51 (21.5%)331 (76.1%)
2 Vehicles89 (37.6%)62 (14.2%)
3 or more Vehicles97 (40.9%)30 (6.9%)
Total237 (100.0%)435 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in South Taft

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in South Taft

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units21027
Median Property Value$103,300$0
Median Household Income$56,045$11
Monthly Housing Costs$426$11
Real Estate Taxes$1,307$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in South Taft

Property Value by Mortgage Status in South Taft
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00038 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99962 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99955 (26.2%)16 (59.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99955 (26.2%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)11 (40.7%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total210 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in South Taft

Household Income by Mortgage Status in South Taft
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00039 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99920 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9996 (2.9%)16 (59.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99962 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99918 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more17 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total210 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in South Taft

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in South Taft
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x102 (48.6%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x14 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)11 (40.7%)
4.0x or more94 (44.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total210 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in South Taft

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in South Taft
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80042 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49948 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49953 (25.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total210 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in South Taft

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Taft

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Taft
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years344 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years465 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years335 (90.0%)37 (10.0%)
26 to 34 Years153 (63.2%)89 (36.8%)
35 to 44 Years170 (66.7%)85 (33.3%)
45 to 54 Years183 (73.2%)67 (26.8%)
55 to 64 Years329 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,092 (88.3%)278 (11.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in South Taft

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in South Taft
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born344 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen465 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen335 (90.0%)37 (10.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in South Taft

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in South Taft
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000775 (92.4%)64 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999414 (88.8%)52 (11.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999462 (87.3%)67 (12.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999147 (60.7%)95 (39.3%)
$100,000 and over294 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Taft

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Taft
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6287 (83.4%)57 (16.6%)
6 to 18 Years390 (83.9%)75 (16.1%)
19 to 25 Years190 (51.1%)172 (46.2%)
25 to 34 Years35 (14.5%)118 (48.8%)
35 to 44 Years112 (43.9%)58 (22.8%)
45 to 54 Years122 (48.8%)93 (37.2%)
55 to 64 Years223 (67.8%)114 (34.6%)
65 to 74 Years39 (84.8%)33 (71.7%)
75 Years and over67 (100.0%)50 (74.6%)
Total1,465 (61.8%)770 (32.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in South Taft

Disability Status by Sex by Age in South Taft
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 Years12 (3.5%)95 (19.2%)
65 to 74 Years19 (73.1%)7 (35.0%)
75 Years and over38 (69.1%)12 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in South Taft

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in South 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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)7 (35.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in South Taft: <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 Years0 (0.0%)6 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in South Taft: <span>Cognitive 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 Years0 (0.0%)54 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (12.7%)12 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in South Taft: <span>Ambulatory 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 Years12 (3.5%)41 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years19 (73.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over38 (69.1%)12 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in South 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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (12.7%)12 (100.0%)

Technology Access in South Taft

Computing Device Access in South Taft

Computing Device Access in South Taft
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop25538.0%
Smartphone50675.3%
Tablet17626.2%
No Computing Device16624.7%
Total672100.0%

Internet Access in South Taft

Internet Access in South Taft
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home26739.7%
Cellular Data Only10315.3%
Satellite Internet111.6%
No Internet24736.8%
Total672100.0%

South Taft Summary

History

South Taft is a small unincorporated community located in the western part of Kern County, California. It is situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, approximately 30 miles southwest of Bakersfield. The area was first settled in the late 1800s by ranchers and farmers, and the town was officially established in 1910.
The town was named after William Howard Taft, the 27th President of the United States. The town was originally known as “Taft Junction”, but the name was changed to South Taft in the 1920s.
The town was a major oil-producing area in the early 20th century, and the oil industry was the main source of employment for the residents. The town was also home to a large number of oil refineries, which provided jobs for many of the town’s residents.
In the 1950s, the town began to decline as the oil industry moved away from the area. The town’s population decreased significantly, and many of the businesses closed.
In the late 1970s, the town began to experience a resurgence as the oil industry returned to the area. The town’s population began to increase, and new businesses opened.

Geography

South Taft is located in the western part of Kern County, California. It is situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, approximately 30 miles southwest of Bakersfield. The town is located at an elevation of 1,845 feet above sea level.
The town is surrounded by agricultural land, and the nearby towns of Maricopa and McKittrick are also located in the area. The town is located near the Kern River, which provides a source of water for the area.

Economy

The economy of South Taft is largely based on the oil industry. The town is home to several oil refineries, which provide jobs for many of the town’s residents. The town is also home to several agricultural businesses, which provide jobs for many of the town’s residents.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, convenience stores, and other retail stores. The town is also home to a few small manufacturing businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of South Taft was 2,845. The town has a population that is predominantly Hispanic, with a large percentage of the population being of Mexican descent. The town also has a small percentage of African American and Asian residents.
The median household income in South Taft is $37,917, and the median age is 33. The town has a poverty rate of 22.3%, which is higher than the national average.

Conclusion

South Taft is a small unincorporated community located in the western part of Kern County, California. It is situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, approximately 30 miles southwest of Bakersfield. The town was originally established in 1910, and it was named after William Howard Taft, the 27th President of the United States. The town was a major oil-producing area in the early 20th century, and the oil industry was the main source of employment for the residents. In the 1950s, the town began to decline as the oil industry moved away from the area. In the late 1970s, the town began to experience a resurgence as the oil industry returned to the area. The town’s population is predominantly Hispanic, with a large percentage of the population being of Mexican descent. The town’s economy is largely based on the oil industry, and it is also home to several agricultural businesses and small businesses. The median household income in South Taft is $37,917, and the median age is 33.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of South Taft?
Total Population of South Taft is 2,370.
What is the Total Male Population of South Taft?
Total Male Population of South Taft is 1,082.
What is the Total Female Population of South Taft?
Total Female Population of South Taft is 1,288.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in South Taft?
There are 84.01 Males per 100 Females in South Taft.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in South Taft?
There are 119.04 Females per 100 Males in South Taft.
What is the Median Population Age in South Taft?
Median Population Age in South Taft is 26.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in South Taft
Average Family Size in South Taft is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in South Taft
Average Household Size in South Taft is 3.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in South Taft?
Per Capita income in South Taft is $14,887.
What is the Median Family Income in South Taft?
Median Family Income in South Taft is $31,354.
What is the Median Household income in South Taft?
Median Household Income in South Taft is $28,333.
What is Income or Wage Gap in South Taft?
Income or Wage Gap in South Taft is 30.3%.
Women in South Taft earn 69.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in South Taft?
Inequality or Gini Index in South Taft is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in South Taft?
There are 967 People in the Labor Forcein in South Taft.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in South Taft?
56.7% of People are in the Labor Force in South Taft.
What is the Unemployment Rate in South Taft?
Unemployment Rate in South Taft is 17.2%.