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Buttonwillow, CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California.

Population

1,163

Land area

6.9sq mi

People per sq mi

168

ZIP codes

0

Buttonwillow and its ZIP codes

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Buttonwillow at a glance

  • Buttonwillow is 33% less dense than California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $35,086 a year, 65% less than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,600 (71% below California) and median rent is $1,131 a month.

Local data for Buttonwillow, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Buttonwillow, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$35,086

Poverty rate

25.1%

Median home value

$213,600

Median rent

$1,131/mo

Homeownership

38.1%

Bachelor's or higher

2.3%

Median age

29.0

Average commute

32.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (987), German Americans (15), Salvadoran Americans (12).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for Buttonwillow.

Details

Unemployment rate

8.4%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,737

347,044 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,641

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.8B

FY 2026, $5,245 per person

Kern County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Buttonwillow, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.6%
  • Carpooled13.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Buttonwillow, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

2,501

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

2,955

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

98° / 38°F

6.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Buttonwillow, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.4%

U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts

Diabetes

15.2%

U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts

Smoking

16.7%

U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

24.6%

U.S. 11.1% +13.5 pts

Cities near Buttonwillow

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
StebbinsCensus-designated place6.6 mi1
TupmanCensus-designated place9.2 mi0.5
Smith CornerCensus-designated place9.5 mi0.2
Mexican ColonyCensus-designated place9.7 mi0
Cherokee StripCensus-designated place10 mi0.1
WascoCity13 mi9.4
ShafterCity13 mi38.7
RosedaleCensus-designated place13 mi29.3
Dustin AcresCensus-designated place14 mi3.7
McKittrickCensus-designated place14 mi2.6
Valley AcresCensus-designated place15 mi4.1
Derby AcresCensus-designated place15 mi3.6
BakersfieldCity17 mi150.3
Ford CityCensus-designated place17 mi1.5
GreenacresCensus-designated place17 mi1.9
FellowsCensus-designated place18 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Buttonwillow, CA in?
Buttonwillow is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Buttonwillow, CA?
About 1,163 people live in Buttonwillow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Buttonwillow?
Nearby places include Stebbins (6.6 mi), Tupman (9.2 mi), Smith Corner (9.5 mi), Mexican Colony (9.7 mi), Cherokee Strip (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023