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McFarland, California, in Kern county, is 24 miles NW of Bakersfield, California (center to center) and 80 miles SE of Fresno, California. The city is included in the Bakersfield metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 9,618 people lived in McFarland.
In McFarland, about 41% of adults are married. McFarland is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in McFarland without hitting a preschooler.
The city is noted for its large share of males.
In 2000, McFarland had a median family income of $24,190.
McFarland residents donated more money ($900) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 58% of living spaces in McFarland are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, McFarland offers inexpensive rents.
In McFarland, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Mcfarland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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