Fuller Acres, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 619, Fuller 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

Fuller Acres is a small community located in California, within Kern County. The total population is 619. It ranks as the 1172nd most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fuller Acres is 29.7 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 29.6% of the population under 18, Fuller Acres has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fuller Acres is $49,861. This is 50% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.4%. This is 137% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.7%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $143,800. Housing costs are 80% lower than the state median of $734,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Fuller Acres is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 48.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fuller Acres has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 9.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (9.0%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (89.2% vs 40.2%).

Education

1.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 97% 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 39.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fuller 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.