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Old Stine, CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California.

Population

3,760

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

6,096

ZIP codes

0

Old Stine and its ZIP codes

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Old Stine at a glance

  • Old Stine is about 24 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $54,292 a year, 45% less than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,400 (68% below California) and median rent is $1,579 a month.

Local data for Old Stine, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Old Stine, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$54,292

Poverty rate

26.0%

Median home value

$235,400

Median rent

$1,579/mo

Homeownership

45.5%

Bachelor's or higher

12.6%

Median age

30.5

Average commute

20.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,452), German Americans (410), Irish Americans (216).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

7.9%

Sep 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

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

  • Drove alone83.9%
  • Carpooled4.7%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home10.2%

Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Old Stine, 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° / 39°F

6.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Old Stine, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.3%

U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts

Diabetes

14.5%

U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts

Smoking

17.1%

U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

18.4%

U.S. 11.1% +7.3 pts

Cities near Old Stine

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Benton ParkCensus-designated place1 mi0.7
Olde StockdaleCensus-designated place1.7 mi0.4
Casa LomaCensus-designated place2.7 mi0.4
CottonwoodCensus-designated place3.6 mi0.4
Rexland AcresCensus-designated place4.1 mi0.5
East BakersfieldCensus-designated place4.8 mi0.8
La CrestaCensus-designated place4.8 mi1
Potomac ParkCensus-designated place4.8 mi1.4
GreenacresCensus-designated place5 mi1.9
BakersfieldCity5.2 mi150.3
HillcrestCensus-designated place5.5 mi1.4
Pumpkin CenterCensus-designated place5.6 mi0.5
GreenfieldCensus-designated place5.7 mi1.3
OildaleCensus-designated place5.8 mi7.9
FairfaxCensus-designated place6.5 mi1
Bakersfield Country ClubCensus-designated place6.7 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Old Stine, CA in?
Old Stine is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Old Stine, CA?
About 3,760 people live in Old Stine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Old Stine?
Nearby places include Benton Park (1 mi), Olde Stockdale (1.7 mi), Casa Loma (2.7 mi), Cottonwood (3.6 mi), Rexland Acres (4.1 mi).

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