Tehachapi, CA Demographics

A map of Tehachapi's Population by Race

Tehachapi, California has an estimated population of 11,946, a decrease from the 12,939 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.0% White, 37.7% Hispanic, 6.0% Black, 3.6% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tehachapi, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tehachapi has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Tehachapi, that probability was 62.9% in 2020 and 60.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tehachapi is ranked the 454th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Tehachapi was ranked the 435th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tehachapi's White Population

5,976 residents of Tehachapi, or 50.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tehachapi is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Tehachapi ranks 968th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tehachapi's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Tehachapi's population has increased from 47.8% to 50.0%.

Tehachapi is less White than neighboring Golden Hills (62.2% White), Mountain Meadows (54.2% White), Keene (86.4% White), Bear Valley Springs (80.7% White), and Stallion Springs (83.2% White).

Tehachapi's Black Population

713 residents of Tehachapi, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tehachapi is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Tehachapi ranks 117th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tehachapi's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.4%. Black residents' share of Tehachapi's population has decreased from 7.9% to 6.0%.

Tehachapi is more Black than neighboring Golden Hills (0% Black), Mountain Meadows (0% Black), Keene (0% Black), Bear Valley Springs (0.3% Black), and Stallion Springs (0.7% Black).

Tehachapi's Asian Population

201 residents of Tehachapi, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tehachapi is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Tehachapi ranks 805th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tehachapi's Asian population has declined by an estimated 27.7%. Asian residents' share of Tehachapi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Tehachapi is more Asian than neighboring Golden Hills (1.6% Asian), and Mountain Meadows (0% Asian). Tehachapi is less Asian than neighboring Keene (2.3% Asian), Bear Valley Springs (2.8% Asian), and Stallion Springs (4% Asian).

Tehachapi's Hispanic Population

4,503 residents of Tehachapi, or 37.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tehachapi is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Tehachapi ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tehachapi's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Tehachapi's population has increased from 36.6% to 37.7%.

Tehachapi is more Hispanic than neighboring Golden Hills (30.3% Hispanic), Mountain Meadows (35.3% Hispanic), Keene (10.2% Hispanic), Bear Valley Springs (9.3% Hispanic), and Stallion Springs (8.3% Hispanic).

Tehachapi's Native American/Other Population

125 residents of Tehachapi, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tehachapi is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Tehachapi ranks 614th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tehachapi's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tehachapi's population has decreased from 1.5% to 1.0%.

Tehachapi is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mountain Meadows (0% Native American/Other), Keene (0% Native American/Other), and Stallion Springs (0.2% Native American/Other). Tehachapi is less Native American/Other than neighboring Golden Hills (2.6% Native American/Other), and Bear Valley Springs (3.2% Native American/Other).

Tehachapi's Multiracial Population

428 residents of Tehachapi, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tehachapi is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Tehachapi ranks 973rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tehachapi's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Tehachapi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Tehachapi is more Multiracial than neighboring Golden Hills (3.4% Multiracial), and Keene (1.1% Multiracial). Tehachapi is less Multiracial than neighboring Mountain Meadows (10.5% Multiracial), and Bear Valley Springs (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.