Fellows, California Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Fellows, California had a total population of 71, the 1490th largest community in California. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Key Takeaways
- Only 5.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 19.4% is notably above the national average.
Fellows Quick Facts
How Fellows Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51 | 71 | No clear change (+39.2%) |
How Fellows Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 78.9%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 0.0%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
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+)
- < High School: 3.5%
- HS Diploma: 60.3%
- Some College: 31.0%
- Associate's: 0.0%
- Bachelor's: 5.2%
- Graduate+: 0.0%
Fellows 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 Fellows
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderpoint | 71 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Mt. Bullion | 71 | N/A | $309,400 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| Tennant | 71 | N/A | $66,300 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Verdi | 70 | N/A | N/A | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| Furnace Creek | 73 | $47,917 | $9,999 | 23.3% | 38.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 71, Fellows'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
Fellows is a small community located in California, within Kern County. The total population is 71. It ranks as the 1490th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Fellows is 53.9 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 4.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Fellows. 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 19.4%. This is 193% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Fellows is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.9% of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.9% vs 33.8%).
Education
5.2% 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 96.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Fellows, 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 Fellows, California?
Fellows, California has a population of 71 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Fellows, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Fellows — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Fellows, CA?
The ACS sample for Fellows 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 Fellows, California?
Fellows's population is 78.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Fellows, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Fellows — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Fellows, California?
5.2% of adults (25+) in Fellows hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.