Alta Sierra, CA Profile: Facts & Data

The Alta Sierra CDP⁽¹⁾ had a population of 100 as of July 1, 2024. Alta Sierra ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in California. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Alta Sierra is located at latitude 35.7291 and longitude -118.5495 in Kern County. Kern County is in the Pacific time zone (GMT -8).

California is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The Alta Sierra Census Designated Place is located within Lake Isabella CCD of Kern County.

A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

Alta Sierra, CA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION
Total Population	100 (100%)
Population in Households	100 (100.0%)
Population in Families	84 (84.0%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	0
Population Density	98
Diversity Index²	49


INCOME
Median Household Income	$70,787
Average Household Income	$85,133
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	0%
Per Capita Income	$40,864
Wealth Index⁵	74
Socioeconomic Status Index⁶	High (68.7)

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	321 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	40 (12.5%)
Renter Occupied HU	8 ( 2.5%)
Vacant Housing Units	273 (85.0%)
Median Home Value	$500,000
Average Home Value	$724,375
Housing Affordability Index³	0

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	48
Average Household Size	2.08
Family Households	33
Average Family Size	3.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

Alta Sierra, CA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Alta Sierra to the other 1,618 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in California by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2024	2024-2029
Population	-0.69%	-0.20%
Households	-3.15%	0.00%
Families		-0.61%
Median Household Income		2.95%
Per Capita Income		3.76%
Owner Occupied HU		1.46%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 1506	7th
Population Density	# 1339	17th
Median Household Income	# 1039	36th
Housing Affordability Index	# 67	4th
Per Capita Income	# 833	49th
Diversity Index	# 1335	17th

Alta Sierra, CA Profile: Facts & Data

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Alta Sierra, CA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

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