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Taft Heights, CA
Census-designated place in Kern County, California.
Population
1,291
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,363
ZIP codes
0
Taft Heights and its ZIP codes
Taft Heights at a glance
- Taft Heights is about 17 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,034 a year, 45% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,800 (74% below California) and median rent is $1,066 a month.
Housing and community stats
Taft Heights, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,034
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$193,800
Median rent
$1,066/mo
Homeownership
51.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
31.4
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (683), Irish Americans (136), German Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for Taft Heights.
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
Taft Heights, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled27.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Taft Heights, 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 Taft Heights, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
Cities near Taft Heights
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South TaftCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Ford CityCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.5 |
| TaftCity | 3.3 mi | 15.3 |
| FellowsCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Valley AcresCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 4.1 |
| MaricopaCity | 6.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Dustin AcresCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.7 |
| Derby AcresCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| TupmanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| McKittrickCensus-designated place | 14 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 | 23 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Taft Heights, CA in?
- Taft Heights is in Kern County, California.
- What is the population of Taft Heights, CA?
- About 1,291 people live in Taft Heights, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Taft Heights?
- Nearby places include South Taft (0.8 mi), Ford City (2.8 mi), Taft (3.3 mi), Fellows (5.3 mi), Valley Acres (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023