McKittrick, California

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McKittrick is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. The population was 160 at the 2000 census.

[edit] Geography

McKittrick is located at 35°18′9″N, 119°37′41″W (35.302498, -119.628039)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.5 km² (2.5 mi²), all land.

McKittrick is also known for its tar pit.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 160 people, 54 households, and 48 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 24.6/km² (63.8/mi²). There were 61 housing units at an average density of 9.4/km² (24.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.88% White, and 3.12% from two or more races. 1

There were 54 households out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 27.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.1% were non-families. 9.3% of all households were made up of individuals and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 31.9% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,333, and the median income for a family was $42,917. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,174. About 11.8% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.2% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty five or over.