Demographics in Shafter, CA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Shafter?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

20,618

Male

10,214

49.5%

Female

10,404

50.5%

Median Age

28.0

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

39.0%

Black

1.5%

Hispanic

80.2%

Asian

1.3%

Two or More

34.1%

Other

22.6%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

6.0%

High School or Higher

23.1%

Foreign Born

24.5%

Veterans

2.0%

Married

34.1%

Avg Household Size

3.7

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Shafter, CA has a population of 20,618 with a median age of 28.0. The racial makeup is 39.0% White, 80.2% Hispanic, 1.5% Black, 1.3% Asian. About 6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 24.5%.