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Lebec, CA
Census-designated place in Kern County, California.
Population
797
Land area
15.3sq mi
People per sq mi
52
ZIP codes
0
Lebec and its ZIP codes
Lebec at a glance
- Lebec is 79% less dense than California as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $422,400 (43% below California).
Local data for Lebec, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lebec, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$422,400
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
32.1%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (179), Korean Americans (78), Cuban Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for Lebec.
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
How people get to work
Lebec, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lebec, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
88° / 39°F
13.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lebec, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Lebec
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Frazier ParkCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Lake of the WoodsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.5 |
| Pine Mountain ClubCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 16.9 |
| MettlerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Stallion SpringsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 13.6 |
| ArvinCity | 25 mi | 4.8 |
| Bear Valley SpringsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 38.9 |
| Lake HughesCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 10.6 |
| Edmundson AcresCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.1 |
| WeedpatchCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.6 |
| Hasley CanyonCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 5.7 |
| El AdobeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1 |
| Di GiorgioCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.1 |
| CastaicCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 7.3 |
| LamontCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.8 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lebec, CA in?
- Lebec is in Kern County, California.
- What is the population of Lebec, CA?
- About 797 people live in Lebec, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lebec?
- Nearby places include Frazier Park (4.2 mi), Lake of the Woods (6.1 mi), Pine Mountain Club (16 mi), Mettler (16 mi), Stallion Springs (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023