CA
Regular Public School District
1 Schools
Pond Union Elementary
Wasco, CA 93280
•
Kern County
•
1 Operating Schools
(661) 792-2545
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Community Population & Income Overview
Census 2023 • SAIPE 2024Total Population
404
97 school-age (5-17)
Median Household Income
$61,250
Overall Poverty Rate
28.47%
115 people in poverty
Child Poverty Rate
34.04%
32 children in poverty
School-Age Child Poverty Trends (5-Year History)
Annual Census SAIPE estimates for school district children aged 5–17 in poverty
| Census Vintage | School-Age Children (5–17) | Children in Poverty | District Poverty Rate | State Benchmark | National Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 138 | 47 | 34.06% | 13.86% | 14.57% |
| 2021 | 94 | 32 | 34.04% | 15.16% | 15.78% |
| 2022 | 93 | 25 | 26.88% | 14.52% | 15.17% |
| 2023 | 94 | 24 | 25.53% | 14.35% | 14.98% |
| 2024 | 94 | 32 | 34.04% | 13.92% | 14.67% |
Housing & Real Estate Context
Census 2023
Median Home Value
$366,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,375/mo
Owner-Occupied
46
Renter-Occupied
47
Occupied
93
Housing Tenure Distribution
Ratio of owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied residential households
Owner-Occupied
46 (49.5%)
Renter-Occupied
47 (50.5%)
Household Income Distribution (16 Brackets)
Census 2023 • Total: 93 households
11 (11.8%)
0 (0%)
7 (7.5%)
1 (1.1%)
4 (4.3%)
7 (7.5%)
3 (3.2%)
1 (1.1%)
5 (5.4%)
6 (6.5%)
4 (4.3%)
11 (11.8%)
8 (8.6%)
7 (7.5%)
10 (10.8%)
8 (8.6%)
< $10k
11 (11.8%)
$10k-$14k
0 (0%)
$15k-$19k
7 (7.5%)
$20k-$24k
1 (1.1%)
$25k-$29k
4 (4.3%)
$30k-$34k
7 (7.5%)
$35k-$39k
3 (3.2%)
$40k-$44k
1 (1.1%)
$45k-$49k
5 (5.4%)
$50k-$59k
6 (6.5%)
$60k-$74k
4 (4.3%)
$75k-$99k
11 (11.8%)
$100k-$124k
8 (8.6%)
$125k-$149k
7 (7.5%)
$150k-$199k
10 (10.8%)
$200k+
8 (8.6%)
School-Age Grade Population Distribution
Census 2023 • Total: 90 students
9 (10%)
11 (12.2%)
10 (11.1%)
8 (8.9%)
5 (5.6%)
0 (0%)
5 (5.6%)
12 (13.3%)
7 (7.8%)
9 (10%)
9 (10%)
5 (5.6%)
1st Grade
9 (10%)
2nd Grade
11 (12.2%)
3rd Grade
10 (11.1%)
4th Grade
8 (8.9%)
5th Grade
5 (5.6%)
6th Grade
0 (0%)
7th Grade
5 (5.6%)
8th Grade
12 (13.3%)
9th Grade
7 (7.8%)
10th Grade
9 (10%)
11th Grade
9 (10%)
12th Grade
5 (5.6%)