Population 14,910 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lamont
Household size in Lamont
| Period | Lamont | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.45 | 3.27 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.48 | 3.34 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.05 | 3.28 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.59 | 3.26 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.86 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Lamont are large by national standards, averaging 3.59 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 4.45 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lamont
| Period | Lamont | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9 | 31.8 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 24.6 | 32.2 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.7 | 33.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.1 | 33.9 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +2.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.1, Lamont is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 25.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 53 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lamont
| Period | Lamont | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 18.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 18.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 16.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 17.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Lamont: 19.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 61 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lamont
Renters in Lamont
| Period | Lamont | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.2% | 38.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.6% | 42.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.1% | 41.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.3% | 39.9% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Lamont rent: 55.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 51.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lamont
| Period | Lamont | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 8.9% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −3.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Lamont as nationally: 10.8%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Bakersfield area overall (7.8%). Vacancy has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lamont
| Period | Lamont | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Lamont leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lamont
| Period | Lamont | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $719 | $968 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $717 | $1,061 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $783 | $1,163 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,106 | $1,610 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$387 | +$643 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lamont pays $1,106 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $387 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lamont
Bachelor's degrees in Lamont
| Period | Lamont | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.7% | 14.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.7% | 15.3% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 16.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 20.5% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lamont: 5.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lamont
| Period | Lamont | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9% | 70.3% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 36.1% | 72.3% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 35.9% | 73.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 43.7% | 77.2% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly six in ten adults in Lamont never finished high school, well above the national share: only 43.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 9.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only two of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lamont
| Period | Lamont | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 11.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 13.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 8.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lamont runs well above the national rate: 10.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 60 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lamont compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamont | 3.59 | 32.1 | 19.8% | 55.3% | 10.8% | 1972 | $1,106 | 5.4% | 43.7% | 10.6% |
| Weedpatch | 3.12 | 27.4 | 21.0% | 70.8% | 5.5% | 1976 | $967 | 4.0% | 39.1% | 19.4% |
| Di Giorgio | 3.18 | 34.5 | 15.9% | 26.6% | 16.2% | 2000 | $1,219 | 16.7% | 66.2% | 13.8% |
| Edmundson Acres | 3.47 | 30.3 | 17.2% | 50.5% | 2.3% | 1984 | $1,040 | 4.3% | 43.4% | 15.0% |
| Arvin | 4.07 | 26.5 | 25.7% | 46.3% | 6.2% | 1989 | $1,182 | 5.5% | 47.4% | 15.4% |
| Pumpkin Center | 4.35 | 30.5 | 20.7% | 22.7% | 5.4% | 1995 | $1,979 | 27.3% | 82.9% | 3.8% |
| Edison | 3.45 | 37.7 | 12.2% | 21.6% | 9.6% | 1992 | $1,267 | 13.5% | 66.5% | 8.2% |
| Bakersfield area | 3.26 | 33.9 | 17.8% | 39.9% | 7.8% | 1986 | $1,610 | 20.5% | 77.2% | 8.6% |
| Bear Valley Springs | 2.49 | 51.2 | 6.7% | 6.1% | 15.1% | 1990 | $1,737 | 40.1% | 95.2% | 3.0% |
| Keene | 2.25 | 57.5 | 2.1% | 5.5% | 31.0% | 1988 | $1,425 | 40.5% | 94.0% | 4.6% |
| Tupman | 3.34 | 35.0 | 10.8% | 34.6% | 13.6% | 1977 | $1,181 | 8.2% | 77.0% | 10.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lamont. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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