El Adobe, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, El Adobe, California had a total population of 253, the 1340th largest community in California, with a median household income of $51,447, which is 48% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 48% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 5.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 21.6% is notably above the national average.
El Adobe Quick Facts
How El Adobe Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 280 | 253 | -9.6% |
| Median household income | $51,719 | $51,447 | -0.5% |
| Median home value | $278,400 | $278,900 | +0.2% |
How El Adobe Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
El Adobe Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Kern County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 411,986 | $80,540 | 16.3% | $371,700 |
| Delano | 51,679 | $67,010 | 16.0% | $301,900 |
| Oildale | 34,687 | $51,298 | 25.2% | $238,800 |
| East Niles | 28,532 | $55,124 | 28.7% | $251,500 |
| Ridgecrest | 28,225 | $89,250 | 12.5% | $253,900 |
| Wasco | 26,558 | $51,727 | 18.4% | $273,600 |
| Rosamond | 21,473 | $79,386 | 17.1% | $352,600 |
| Shafter | 21,193 | $71,215 | 20.7% | $335,800 |
| Arvin | 19,539 | $49,183 | 34.6% | $262,700 |
| Rosedale | 18,877 | $135,966 | 6.4% | $608,900 |
Cities Similar to El Adobe
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion | 250 | N/A | $578,100 | 18.8% | 39.5% |
| Canby | 259 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 92.1% |
| Garden Farms | 241 | N/A | N/A | 27.6% | 37.3% |
| Bieber | 266 | N/A | $142,600 | 31.4% | 7.1% |
| Lockwood (Monterey County) | 240 | N/A | N/A | 19.9% | 7.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 253, El Adobe'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
El Adobe is a small community located in California, within Kern County. The total population is 253. It ranks as the 1340th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in El Adobe is 31.1 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 31.2% of the population under 18, El Adobe has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in El Adobe is $51,447. This is 48% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in El Adobe. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 21.6%. This is 227% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $278,900. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 59.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
El Adobe has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 94.1% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 4.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (94.1% vs 40.2%).
Education
5.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 86% 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 70.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for El Adobe, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of El Adobe, California?
El Adobe, California has a population of 253 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in El Adobe, CA?
The median household income in El Adobe is $51,447, which is 36% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in El Adobe, CA?
The ACS sample for El Adobe recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of El Adobe, California?
El Adobe's population is 4.7% White, 0.0% Black, 94.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in El Adobe, CA?
The median home value in El Adobe is $278,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x.
How educated is El Adobe, California?
5.1% of adults (25+) in El Adobe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.