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Mcfarland, CA


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McFarland, California

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McFarland had a median family income of $24,190.

Political Inclinations

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.

McFarland Housing

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.

Commuting

In McFarland, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mcfarland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyMcfarland Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Mcfarland Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of McFarland, CA

Comparing Mcfarland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity95
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times47
Public Transportation Use42
Working at Home11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents710
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone11

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