Lamont, California
Lamont | |
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 Location of Lamont, California | |
  Lamont Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 35°15′35″N 118°54′51″W / 35.25972°N 118.91417°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Kern |
| Government | |
| • Senate | Melissa Hurtado (D) |
| • Assembly | Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D) |
| • U. S. Congress | David Valadao (R) |
| • Kern County | David R. Couch (R) |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.626 sq mi (11.980 km2) |
| • Land | 4.590 sq mi (11.888 km2) |
| • Water | 0.036 sq mi (0.092 km2) 0.77% |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 14,049 |
| • Density | 3,000/sq mi (1,200/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 93241 |
| Area code | 661 |
| FIPS code | 06-40088 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1660886 |
Lamont is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. Lamont is located 9 miles (14 km) south-southeast of downtown Bakersfield,[4] at an elevation of 404 feet (123 m).[2] The population was 15,120 at the 2010 census, up from 13,296 at the 2000 census.
Geography
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Lamont is located in south-central California about 11 miles (18 km) from Bakersfield and about 89 miles (143 km) from Los Angeles.[2]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.6 sq mi (12 km2), of which 4.6 sq mi (12 km2) are land and 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) of it (0.65%) is covered by water.
History
[edit]Lamont was founded in 1923.[4] During the 1930s–1950s, large numbers of farm workers migrated to the Lamont area from the east seeking relief from the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. The first post office opened in 1947.[4]
The first public library in Lamont was opened in June 1912. It was located in the Weedpatch home of Phoebe Wells. Growth was rapid in the Lamont region, with the influx of workers in the oil industry, and in 1935, the library was moved to a new building. In 1952, the Kern County Board of Supervisors purchased a lot to construct a building that would house the library and a public health center. The facility was opened in January 1953. The branch remained in that building until January 1974, when it was relocated to a newer and larger location. Five years later, the branch was moved yet again to the former Lamont Community Building. To meet the ever-growing needs projected for the population in 1990, construction for a new building was made possible through funds provided by the California State Library under the Library Services and Construction Act, Title II, Community Development Block Grant funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. The old building was demolished, the new building was built, and opened to the public in early spring of 1998.[citation needed]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2000 | 13,296 | — | |
| 2010 | 15,120 | 13.7% | |
| 2020 | 14,049 | −7.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
2020
[edit]The 2020 United States census reported that Lamont had a population of 14,049. The population density was 2,936.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,133.9/km2). The racial makeup of Lamont was 18.6% White, 0.2% African American, 3.0% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 52.2% from other races, and 25.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 95.7% of the population.[6]
The census reported that 99.9% of the population lived in households, 9 people (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.[6]
There were 3,519 households, out of which 56.5% included children under the age of 18, 47.2% were married-couple households, 9.7% were cohabiting couple households, 26.9% had a female householder with no partner present, and 16.3% had a male householder with no partner present. 11.5% of households were one person, and 4.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.99.[6] There were 2,937 families (83.5% of all households).[7]
The age distribution was 34.2% under the age of 18, 11.5% aged 18 to 24, 27.4% aged 25 to 44, 19.5% aged 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males.[6]
There were 3,719 housing units at an average density of 777.4 units per square mile (300.2 units/km2), of which 3,519 (94.6%) were occupied. Of these, 42.0% were owner-occupied, and 58.0% were occupied by renters.[6]
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that 41.7% of the population were foreign-born. Of all people aged 5 or older, 17.9% spoke only English at home, 81.8% spoke Spanish, and 0.3% spoke Asian or Pacific Islander languages. Of those aged 25 or older, 40.9% were high school graduates and 3.8% had a bachelor's degree.[8]
The median household income in 2023 was $34,436, and the per capita income was $14,691. About 34.1% of families and 34.9% of the population were below the poverty line.[9]
2010
[edit]The 2010 United States Census[10] reported that Lamont had a population of 15,120. The population density was 3,268.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,262.0/km2). The racial makeup of Lamont was 6,677 (44.2%) White, 130 (0.9%) African American 230 (1.5%) Native American, 72 (0.5%) Asian, 9 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 7,351 (48.6%) from other races, and 651 (4.3%) from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 14,293 persons (94.5%).
The Census reported that 15,119 people lived in households, one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.
Of the 3,405 households, 2,250 (66.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,806 (53.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 740 (21.7%) had a female householder with no husband present, 413 (12.1%) had a male householder with no wife present, 349 (10.2%) were unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 15 (0.4%) were same-sex married couples or partnerships. Some 270 households (7.9%) were made up of individuals, and 122 (3.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.44. With 2,959 families (86.9% of all households), the average family size was 4.46.
The population was distributed as 5,411 people (35.8%) under the age of 18, 2,253 people (14.9%) aged 18 to 24, 4,194 people (27.7%) aged 25 to 44, 2,453 people (16.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 809 people (5.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.9 males.
The 3,598 housing units averaged 777.8 per square mile (300.3/km2), of which 1,536 (45.1%) were owner-occupied, and 1,869 (54.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.3%; 7,065 people (46.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 8,054 people (53.3%) lived in rental housing units.
Education
[edit]Lamont is served by the Lamont School District and the Kern High School District. The Lamont School District consists of Lamont Elementary School, Alicante Avenue School, Myrtle Avenue School, and Mountain View Middle School. The Kern High School District maintains Nueva High School.
Public safety
[edit]The Kern County Sheriff's Department Lamont substation is responsible for providing law enforcement.[11] Kern County Fire Department Station 51 provides fire protection.[12] Hall Ambulance is the provider of emergency medical services.[13]
Media
[edit]The Lamont Reporter is the local weekly newspaper.
Events
[edit]Every December, the community gathers together to kick off the holiday season with a parade down Main Street, hosted by the Lamont Chamber of Commerce.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "U.S. Census". Archived from the original on July 2, 2012.
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lamont, California
- ^ "US Census Bureau". www.census.gov. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ a b c Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, California: Word Dancer Press. p. 1059. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e "Lamont CDP, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ^ "Lamont CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ^ "Lamont CDP, California; CP02: Comparative Social Characteristics in the United States - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ^ "Lamont CDP, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Lamont CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^ "Kern County Sheriff's Department". Archived from the original on October 19, 2013.
- ^ "Fire Stations". www.kerncountyfire.org.
- ^ "Hall Ambulance Opens New Station in Lamont". Hall Ambulance. May 23, 2012. Archived from the original on July 9, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
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