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Smith Corner, CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California.

Population

718

Land area

0.2sq mi

People per sq mi

3,270

ZIP codes

0

Smith Corner and its ZIP codes

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Smith Corner at a glance

  • Smith Corner is about 13 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $48,281 a year, 51% less than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,800 (84% below California).

Local data for Smith Corner, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Smith Corner, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$48,281

Poverty rate

24.8%

Median home value

$115,800

Homeownership

75.5%

Bachelor's or higher

8.0%

Median age

29.9

Average commute

21.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (630), Guatemalan Americans (11).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone88.0%
  • Carpooled12.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Smith Corner, 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

96° / 37°F

7.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Smith Corner, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.4%

U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts

Diabetes

14.0%

U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts

Smoking

14.0%

U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

22.9%

U.S. 11.1% +11.8 pts

Cities near Smith Corner

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Mexican ColonyCensus-designated place0.7 mi0
Cherokee StripCensus-designated place1 mi0.1
ShafterCity3.3 mi38.7
StebbinsCensus-designated place5.3 mi1
RosedaleCensus-designated place7.3 mi29.3
WascoCity8.5 mi9.4
ButtonwillowCensus-designated place9.5 mi6.9
GreenacresCensus-designated place11 mi1.9
BakersfieldCity12 mi150.3
TupmanCensus-designated place13 mi0.5
McFarlandCity14 mi6.3
Olde StockdaleCensus-designated place14 mi0.4
OildaleCensus-designated place15 mi7.9
Old StineCensus-designated place16 mi0.6
Benton ParkCensus-designated place17 mi0.7
La CrestaCensus-designated place17 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Smith Corner, CA in?
Smith Corner is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Smith Corner, CA?
About 718 people live in Smith Corner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Smith Corner?
Nearby places include Mexican Colony (0.7 mi), Cherokee Strip (1 mi), Shafter (3.3 mi), Stebbins (5.3 mi), Rosedale (7.3 mi).

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