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Wasco, California, in Kern county, is 23 miles NW of Bakersfield, California (center to center) and 83 miles S of Fresno, California. The people of the city are in the Bakersfield metropolitan area. Wasco has a population of 21,263.
In Wasco, about 32% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Wasco, with the many large families there.
Approximately 65% of Wasco is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Wasco.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.
In 2000, Wasco had a median family income of $30,506.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Wasco residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Wasco, 58% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Wasco without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.
In Wasco, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Wasco to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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