Census-designated place · California
Old Stine, California
Old Stine, census-designated place, in Kern County, California. Old Stine had 3,841 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,760 (±524). GEOID 0653603.
Residents, 2020 Census
3,841
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 3,760 ±524
Median household income
$54,292
±$8,633 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$235,400
±$16,343 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,579
±$192 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Old Stine and what county is it in?
Old Stine is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Kern County, California. It covers 0.6 square miles of land, 6,225 residents per square mile in 2020.
Old Stine is in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Old Stine, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,841 residents in Old Stine, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 3,760 (±524).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Old Stine is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Old Stine | Kern County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,760 ±524 | 915,075 | – |
| Households | 1,124 ±138 | 284,931 | – |
| Average household size | 3.27 ±0.28 | 3.12 | – |
| Housing units | 1,158 ±130 | 306,999 | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Old Stine?
The median resident of Old Stine is 30.5 years old; 29.1% are under 18 and 10.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 51.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 37.1%. 10.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Old Stine | Kern County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.5 ±2.6 | 32.7 | – |
| Under 18 years | 29.1% ±5.0 pts | 28.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.6% ±3.8 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Male | 49.0% ±5.1 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 51.5% ±9.7 pts | 56.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 37.1% ±8.5 pts | 29.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±4.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±3.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.6% ±3.6 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 31.8% ±7.8 pts | 45.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0% ±2.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0% ±4.6 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7% ±4.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.1% ±9.0 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.6% ±4.5 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.1% ±1.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.4% ±4.2 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Old Stine earn?
Half of Old Stine's 1,124 households earn less than $54,292 a year (±$8,633), against $70,210 in Kern County and $99,122 in California. 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Old Stine | Kern County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,292 ±$8,633 | $70,210 | – |
| Mean household income | $69,529 ±$10,559 | $93,147 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,081 ±$3,341 | $29,699 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 26.0% ±8.7 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.5% ±16.7 pts | 25.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 35.3% ±9.5 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% ±2.5 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.4% ±3.0 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Old Stine?
Owners occupy 45.5% of Old Stine's occupied homes and renters 54.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $235,400 by its owner (±$16,343). The median renter pays $1,579 a month including utilities, and 58.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Old Stine | Kern County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $235,400 ±$16,343 | $338,300 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,579 ±$192 | $1,300 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 58.4% ±11.3 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,424 ±$258 | $1,968 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 45.5% ±11.6 pts | 60.1% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 54.5% ±11.6 pts | 39.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,158 ±130 | 306,999 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2% ±5.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.9% ±5.7 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% ±1.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.7% ±3.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.0% ±4.2 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Old Stine work and get to work?
83.9% of Old Stine's workers drive alone and 10.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.5%.
| Measure | Old Stine | Kern County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.1% ±5.9 pts | 58.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.5% ±5.1 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.9% ±9.0 pts | 78.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.7% ±6.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.2% ±5.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.6 min ±3.8 | 24.4 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Old Stine?
1 census tract lies mostly in Old Stine, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 28.25Kern County | 2,886 | $48,693 |
| Tract 28.13Kern County | 4,278 | $57,500 |
| Tract 27.02Kern County | 3,157 | $68,348 |
| Tract 27.01Kern County | 3,250 | $39,583 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Old Stine) · Census block assignment files
How does Old Stine compare with other places in California?
Old Stine ranks 935th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 725th | 1,076 |
| Residents per square mile | 174th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 935th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 965th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 991st | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 661st | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 69th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 859th | 988 |
| Median age | 977th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 952nd | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 602nd | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 939th | 1,069 |
Old Stine's figures with every place in California (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Old Stine?
18 of the 57 figures for Old Stine on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Old Stine are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.