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South Taft, CA
Census-designated place in Kern County, California.
Population
2,939
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,731
ZIP codes
0
South Taft and its ZIP codes
South Taft at a glance
- South Taft is about 11 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,039 a year, 57% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,600 (75% below California) and median rent is $955 a month.
Local data for South Taft, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
South Taft, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,039
Poverty rate
35.0%
Median home value
$184,600
Median rent
$955/mo
Homeownership
39.8%
Bachelor's or higher
7.7%
Median age
26.1
Average commute
37.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,861), Irish Americans (169), Italian Americans (108).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for South Taft.
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
How people get to work
South Taft, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.0%
- Carpooled21.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle2.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 37.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
South Taft, 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
99° / 41°F
6.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in South Taft, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.0%
U.S. 11.1% +8.9 pts
Cities near South Taft
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Taft HeightsCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.3 |
| TaftCity | 2.5 mi | 15.3 |
| Ford CityCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.5 |
| Valley AcresCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 4.1 |
| MaricopaCity | 6.1 mi | 1.6 |
| FellowsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Dustin AcresCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 3.7 |
| Derby AcresCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| TupmanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| McKittrickCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| CuyamaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| New CuyamaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| ButtonwillowCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.9 |
| StebbinsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| Old RiverCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is South Taft, CA in?
- South Taft is in Kern County, California.
- What is the population of South Taft, CA?
- About 2,939 people live in South Taft, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near South Taft?
- Nearby places include Taft Heights (0.8 mi), Taft (2.5 mi), Ford City (3 mi), Valley Acres (5.9 mi), Maricopa (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023