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Stebbins, CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California.

Population

967

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

968

ZIP codes

0

Stebbins and its ZIP codes

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Stebbins at a glance

  • Stebbins is about 3.8 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $68,029, 31% below the California median of $99,122.

Local data for Stebbins, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Stebbins, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$68,029

Poverty rate

23.2%

Homeownership

81.0%

Bachelor's or higher

7.7%

Median age

28.5

Average commute

25.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (594), German Americans (79), Irish Americans (24).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone88.3%
  • Carpooled8.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.0%

Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Stebbins, 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

98° / 38°F

6.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Stebbins, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.7%

U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts

Diabetes

14.4%

U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts

Smoking

17.5%

U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

23.1%

U.S. 11.1% +12.0 pts

Cities near Stebbins

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Mexican ColonyCensus-designated place5 mi0
Cherokee StripCensus-designated place5.3 mi0.1
Smith CornerCensus-designated place5.3 mi0.2
ButtonwillowCensus-designated place6.6 mi6.9
RosedaleCensus-designated place6.7 mi29.3
TupmanCensus-designated place7.7 mi0.5
ShafterCity7.8 mi38.7
BakersfieldCity11 mi150.3
GreenacresCensus-designated place11 mi1.9
WascoCity13 mi9.4
Dustin AcresCensus-designated place13 mi3.7
Olde StockdaleCensus-designated place14 mi0.4
Valley AcresCensus-designated place15 mi4.1
Old RiverCensus-designated place15 mi1
Old StineCensus-designated place16 mi0.6
OildaleCensus-designated place16 mi7.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Stebbins, CA in?
Stebbins is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Stebbins, CA?
About 967 people live in Stebbins, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Stebbins?
Nearby places include Mexican Colony (5 mi), Cherokee Strip (5.3 mi), Smith Corner (5.3 mi), Buttonwillow (6.6 mi), Rosedale (6.7 mi).

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