Dustin Acres, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 656, Dustin Acres's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Dustin Acres is a small community located in California, within Kern County. The total population is 656. It ranks as the 1164th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dustin Acres is 38.6 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dustin Acres is $87,788. This is 11% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.4%. This is 89% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $246,800. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $734,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Dustin Acres is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dustin Acres is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (62.2% vs 33.8%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

9.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dustin Acres, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.