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Weldon, CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California.

Population

2,493

Land area

26.7sq mi

People per sq mi

93

ZIP codes

0

Weldon and its ZIP codes

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Weldon at a glance

  • Weldon is 63% less dense than California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $35,221, 64% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,800 (76% below California) and median rent is $1,120 a month.

Local data for Weldon, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Weldon, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$35,221

Poverty rate

28.9%

Median home value

$178,800

Median rent

$1,120/mo

Homeownership

79.2%

Bachelor's or higher

10.3%

Median age

60.0

Average commute

18.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (342), French Americans (332), Irish Americans (274).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$4.77B

FY 2026, $5,245 per person

Kern County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone58.9%
  • Carpooled2.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home39.0%

Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Weldon, 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° / 30°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Weldon, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.4%

U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts

Diabetes

17.9%

U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts

Smoking

19.3%

U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Cities near Weldon

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Mountain MesaCensus-designated place5 mi0.9
Squirrel Mountain ValleyCensus-designated place5.3 mi1.8
OnyxCensus-designated place8.1 mi11.5
KernvilleCensus-designated place9.1 mi12.6
Lake IsabellaCensus-designated place9.6 mi21.7
Wofford HeightsCensus-designated place10 mi6.4
BodfishCensus-designated place11 mi8.2
Alta SierraCensus-designated place14 mi1
Panorama HeightsCensus-designated place21 mi0.5
Poso ParkCensus-designated place21 mi0
Sugarloaf Saw MillCensus-designated place22 mi0.1
Sugarloaf VillageCensus-designated place22 mi0.1
McClenney TractCensus-designated place22 mi0.6
GlennvilleCensus-designated place23 mi1.9
IdlewildCensus-designated place23 mi0.5
PoseyCensus-designated place24 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Weldon, CA in?
Weldon is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Weldon, CA?
About 2,493 people live in Weldon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Weldon?
Nearby places include Mountain Mesa (5 mi), Squirrel Mountain Valley (5.3 mi), Onyx (8.1 mi), Kernville (9.1 mi), Lake Isabella (9.6 mi).

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