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Tehachapi, California, in Kern county, is 34 miles NW of Lancaster, California (center to center) and 75 miles N of Los Angeles, California. The city is conveniently located inside the Bakersfield metropolitan area. There are an estimated 10,957 people in Tehachapi.
In Tehachapi, about 27% of adults are married.
Approximately 43% of Tehachapi is non-white. In California, the city is known for its racial diversity.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Tehachapi than in most places.
In 2000, Tehachapi had a median family income of $40,030.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,750) in Tehachapi. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 55% of housing in Tehachapi is owner-occupied. The city is known in California for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Tehachapi.
In Tehachapi, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Tehachapi to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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