93263 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 93263, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

93263 is a zip code in Kern County, California, which covers Shafter, with a total population of 22,642 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 93263 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 93263.

The estimated population of people living in 93263 is 22,642, with a median age of 27.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 93263 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,642
+3.61%
+9.33%
2020
21,854
 -1.6% -
2019
22,210
+2.96%
-
2018
21,572
+4.16%
-
2017
20,710
 - -

Population of 93263 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 93263 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
14.1%
15.3%
 -7.84%
Black/African American
1.4%
1.4%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
83.7%
82.1%
 +1.95%
Asian
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 93263 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 93263 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 93263 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 93263 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 27.8 +2.21% 28.7 +2.14% 26.6 +0.38%
2020 27.2 -0.73% 28.1 -0.35% 26.5 -0.75%
2019 27.4 +1.86% 28.2 +1.08% 26.7 +1.52%
2018 26.9 -2.18% 27.9 -2.11% 26.3 -1.87%
2017 27.5 - 28.5 - 26.8 -

The median age of the 93263 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 93263 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,618 +10.68% 2,117 -8.53% 1,768 1,917
10 to 19 2,116 +1.52% 1,840 +37.05% 2,136 2,600
20 to 29 1,564 +21.27% 1,757 +22.64% 1,862 2,141
30 to 39 1,561 +4.85% 1,279 +16.78% 1,631 1,496
40 to 49 1,282 +23.85% 1,408 -11.75% 1,592 1,248
50 to 59 989 +11.15% 972 -15.64% 1,077 824
60 to 69 518 +22.38% 651 +7.38% 641 686
70+ 497 -7.6% 541 +6.78% 452 571

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 93263 zip code is $55,847.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 93263.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,380.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,643.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 93263 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 93263, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 93263 is currently $66,695.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.48% of households in 93263 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 93263 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.00%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.57%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.59%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.45%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.69%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.48%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 93263 is $17,691.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 93263 by the total population of 93263.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 93263 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 93263 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.43%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.10%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.33%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.23%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.91%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 93263 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 93263 zip over the age of 16 is 15,816.

Of those people, a total of 58.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 93263 is 54.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 93263 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,595 24.70% 26.10%
20 to 24 years 1,727 55.60% 14.80%
25 to 29 years 2,276 78.30% 8.00%
30 to 34 years 1,470 79.20% 8.40%
35 to 44 years 3,026 68.40% 6.10%
45 to 54 years 2,598 71.80% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 774 66.50% 2.70%
60 to 64 years 653 51.50% 7.10%
65 to 74 years 1,084 16.10% 9.20%
75 years and over 613 8.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 93263. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,771 57.50% 8.70%
Black or African American 335 39.70% 18.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 97 56.70% 0.00%
Asian 94 31.90% 6.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 3 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,564 69.20% 8.80%
Two or more races 2,952 57.80% 3.60%
Hispanic or Latino 12,760 60.50% 7.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,591 55.10% 9.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 93263 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 93263 is 8,582, with median earnings of $28,449.00.

Women in 93263 are earning approximately 60.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,582 $28,449.00
Male 5,147 $33,528.00
Female 3,435 $20,413.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 93263 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 381 $66,964.00
Business and Financial 159 $48,698.00
Computer and Mathematical 51 $128,438.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 67 $79,896.00
Community and Social Service 70 $41,250.00
Legal 22 $31,618.00
Educational and Library 510 $41,121.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 97 $42,147.00
Healthcare Practitioners 224 $65,703.00
Healthcare Support 419 $26,909.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $31,354.00
Law Enforcement 203 $73,603.00
Food Preparation and Serving 429 $11,291.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 688 $24,113.00
Personal Care and Service 198 $11,318.00
Sales 745 $15,554.00
Office and Administrative Support 506 $23,975.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1,622 $26,304.00
Construction and Extraction 481 $46,421.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 177 $37,552.00
Production 720 $33,313.00
Transportation and Material Moving 363 $32,266.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 93263 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 93263.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 305 $66,687.00 76 $85,625.00
Business and Financial 27 $152,589.00 132 $12,434.00
Computer and Mathematical 51 $128,438.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00 49 $93,144.00
Community and Social Service 53 $39,625.00 17 $0.00
Legal 19 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 17 $113,068.00 493 $40,388.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 51 $0.00 46 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 87 $65,801.00 137 $58,750.00
Healthcare Support 134 $31,429.00 285 $26,140.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 61 $32,188.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 203 $73,603.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 244 $11,425.00 185 $11,151.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 537 $25,729.00 151 $15,972.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $22,426.00 165 $10,760.00
Sales 383 $16,280.00 362 $15,137.00
Office and Administrative Support 107 $23,173.00 399 $24,193.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1,166 $30,278.00 456 $16,081.00
Construction and Extraction 481 $46,421.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 147 $39,115.00 30 $0.00
Production 473 $50,391.00 247 $9,456.00
Transportation and Material Moving 323 $49,712.00 40 $25,577.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,723 households in 93263, with an average household size of 3.82 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,799 families living in the 93263 zip code with an average family size of 4.17 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 93263:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,480 540 779 924
Average Household Size 4.29 4.36 4.44 1.22
Total Families 3,480 540 779 0
Average Household Size 4.25 3.79 4.07 0

Poverty

Of the 4,799 families living in 93263, 22.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 93263:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,982 housing units in 93263.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,723 95.67%
Vacant 259 4.33%

36.73% of the total 5,982 housing units in 93263 are rental units. This is approximately 2,197 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,406 are occupied by the owner - or 56.94% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 93263 is $1,023.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 93263 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    120
  • Less than $500
    120
  • $500 to $999
    931
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    732
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    374
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    27
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    13

Property Value

The median value of a property in 93263 is $206,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 93263 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    226
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    147
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    404
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    852
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    886
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    824
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    55
  • $1,000,000 or more
    12

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 93263. The chart below shows the number of properties in 93263 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    468
  • 1940 to 1949
    269
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,013
  • 1960 to 1969
    621
  • 1970 to 1979
    519
  • 1980 to 1989
    376
  • 1990 to 1999
    942
  • 2000 to 2009
    922
  • 2010 to 2013
    754
  • 2014 or later
    98

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 93263 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    284
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,541
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,319
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,579

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 93263 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 93263 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 93263.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    292
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    373
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,246
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,994
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,781
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    599
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,020
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    167
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    163
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    197
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    105
  • 90 or more minutes
    125

Summary

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