Population 21,918 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rosamond
Household size in Rosamond
| Period | Rosamond | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.99 | 3.27 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.19 | 3.34 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.04 | 3.28 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.21 | 3.26 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Rosamond is a place of big households: 3.21 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 2.99 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Rosamond
| Period | Rosamond | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9 | 31.8 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 32.2 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.8 | 33.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.9 | 33.9 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.9 | +2.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Rosamond is young: half of its residents are under 30.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 32.9, even as the national median rose. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 36 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 Rosamond
| Period | Rosamond | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 18.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 18.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 16.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 17.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Rosamond: 16.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Even so, single parents are less common here than in the wider Bakersfield area (17.8%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.8 points, even as the national share fell.
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 Rosamond
Renters in Rosamond
| Period | Rosamond | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8% | 38.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.8% | 42.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.5% | 41.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 39.9% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Rosamond is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (36.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 8.8 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Rosamond
| Period | Rosamond | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 9.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 8.9% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −3.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Rosamond as nationally: 9.7%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Bakersfield area overall (7.8%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 Rosamond
| Period | Rosamond | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Rosamond is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the east 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 Rosamond
| Period | Rosamond | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $929 | $968 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,205 | $1,061 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,111 | $1,163 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,796 | $1,610 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$867 | +$643 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Rosamond costs $1,796 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $867 a month since 2006–10, up 93%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the east.
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 Rosamond
Bachelor's degrees in Rosamond
| Period | Rosamond | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 14.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 15.3% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 16.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 20.5% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Rosamond: 17.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Bakersfield area. The share with a degree has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Rosamond
| Period | Rosamond | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.4% | 70.3% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.9% | 72.3% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.9% | 73.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.8% | 77.2% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Rosamond never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Still, the rate is higher than in the Bakersfield area overall (77.2%). The share with a diploma is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Rosamond
| Period | Rosamond | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 11.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 13.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 8.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Rosamond: 8.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Rosamond has higher unemployment than the great majority of California cities. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Rosamond 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosamond | 3.21 | 30.9 | 16.3% | 22.9% | 9.7% | 1992 | $1,796 | 17.7% | 83.8% | 8.8% |
| Willow Springs | 3.36 | 41.8 | 10.3% | 24.9% | 14.3% | 1986 | $1,377 | 13.4% | 83.4% | 1.5% |
| Edwards AFB | 3.08 | 24.6 | 12.1% | 96.4% | 11.8% | 2000 | $2,441 | 49.9% | 100.0% | 15.6% |
| Edwards | 3.04 | 24.9 | 12.6% | 94.2% | 12.6% | 1999 | $2,386 | 48.5% | 94.6% | 15.4% |
| Edwards Air Force Base | 3.07 | 25.1 | 12.0% | 93.3% | 11.6% | 1999 | $2,388 | 48.8% | 79.4% | 15.4% |
| Three Points | 2.29 | 48.6 | 7.6% | 24.6% | 23.9% | 1991 | $1,194 | 21.8% | 88.4% | 7.2% |
| Sandberg | 2.48 | 43.5 | 8.0% | 24.2% | 15.3% | 1992 | $1,542 | 28.3% | 92.3% | 6.8% |
| Lebec | 2.08 | 46.1 | 11.6% | 23.2% | 32.9% | 1986 | $1,919 | 31.3% | 95.3% | 17.0% |
| Frazier Park | 2.35 | 43.3 | 6.4% | 33.0% | 14.5% | 1980 | $1,605 | 29.1% | 90.4% | 11.8% |
| Helendale | 2.98 | 37.4 | 23.7% | 16.0% | 16.4% | 1993 | $1,763 | 25.0% | 92.9% | 5.6% |
| Lake of the Woods | 2.51 | 43.2 | 5.9% | 31.7% | 16.4% | 1983 | $1,815 | 34.2% | 90.8% | 25.0% |
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 Rosamond. 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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