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McFarland, CA

City in Kern County, California.

Population

14,222

Land area

6.3sq mi

People per sq mi

2,243

ZIP codes

0

McFarland and its ZIP codes

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McFarland at a glance

  • McFarland is about 8.9 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $54,608, 45% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $272,700 (63% below California) and median rent is $1,131 a month.

Local data for McFarland, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

McFarland, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$54,608

Poverty rate

24.1%

Median home value

$272,700

Median rent

$1,131/mo

Homeownership

56.9%

Bachelor's or higher

6.0%

Median age

26.3

Average commute

24.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (11,688), Filipino Americans (143), Irish Americans (136).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone72.0%
  • Carpooled20.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home3.9%

Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

McFarland, 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

97° / 38°F

7.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in McFarland, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.3%

U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts

Diabetes

16.0%

U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts

Smoking

17.3%

U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

30.3%

U.S. 11.1% +19.2 pts

Cities near McFarland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DelanoCity6 mi14.7
WascoCity8.8 mi9.4
JovistaCensus-designated place8.9 mi0.1
Rodriguez CampCensus-designated place11 mi0.3
RichgroveCensus-designated place11 mi0.5
ShafterCity12 mi38.7
Smith CornerCensus-designated place14 mi0.2
Cherokee StripCensus-designated place14 mi0.1
Mexican ColonyCensus-designated place14 mi0
AllensworthCensus-designated place16 mi3.1
EarlimartCensus-designated place16 mi2.9
TevistonCensus-designated place18 mi2.2
DucorCensus-designated place19 mi0.6
StebbinsCensus-designated place19 mi1
RosedaleCensus-designated place19 mi29.3
OildaleCensus-designated place20 mi7.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is McFarland, CA in?
McFarland is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of McFarland, CA?
About 14,222 people live in McFarland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near McFarland?
Nearby places include Delano (6 mi), Wasco (8.8 mi), Jovista (8.9 mi), Rodriguez Camp (11 mi), Richgrove (11 mi).

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