Mettler, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 140, Mettler'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

Mettler is a small community located in California, within Kern County. The total population is 140. It ranks as the 1424th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mettler is 33.3 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 33.6% of the population under 18, Mettler has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mettler is $59,028. This is 40% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.1%. This is 168% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Mettler, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $229,800. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Mettler was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 59.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mettler, 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.