Pine Mountain Club, California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Pine Mountain Club is a small community located in California, within Kern County. The total population is 2,838. It ranks as the 806th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pine Mountain Club is 48.6 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 10.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pine Mountain Club is $69,375. This is 30% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 9.9%. This is 49% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $394,600. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pine Mountain Club is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.2% of the population. Asian residents account for 14.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (66.2% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.9%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

42.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% higher 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 93.7%. Notably, 20.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pine Mountain Club, 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.