Arvin, CA Profile
Arvin, CA, population 15,185, is located
in California's Kern county,
about 15.6 miles from Bakersfield and 52.8 miles from Lancaster.
Through the 90's Arvin's population has grown by about 40%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Arvin has grown by about 14%. Since 2005 Arvin's population has grown by about 5%.
Arvin's property crime levels tend to be higher than California's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Arvin tend to be lower than California's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 53% |
| Females | 47% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 45% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 52% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 8.00% | | 40 to 60: | 8.00% |
| Over 60 | 4.00% | | Over 60: | 4.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 12,956 | N/A |
| 2001 | 13,207 | 1.94% |
| 2002 | 13,530 | 2.45% |
| 2003 | 13,863 | 2.46% |
| 2004 | 14,181 | 2.29% |
| 2005 | 14,525 | 2.43% |
| 2006 | 14,695 | 1.17% |
| 2007 | 14,839 | 0.98% |
| 2008 | 15,010 | 1.15% |
| 2009 | 15,185 | 1.17% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $23,674 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 523 |
| 2002 | 581 |
| 2003 | 464 |
| 2004 | 282 |
| 2005 | 303 |
| 2006 | 458 |
| 2007 | 690 |
| 2008 | 815 |
| 2009 | 1,031 |
| 2010 | 1,213 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
1 | 11 | 15 | 42 |
| 2002 |
1 | 19 | 23 | 35 |
| 2003 |
1 | 3 | 12 | 48 |
| 2004 |
1 | 0 | 10 | 29 |
| 2005 |
2 | 4 | 6 | 32 |
| 2006 |
1 | 3 | 27 | 37 |
| 2007 |
0 | 2 | 25 | 78 |
| 2008 |
1 | 6 | 23 | 94 |
| 2009 |
2 | 1 | 21 | 134 |
| 2010 |
0 | 1 | 19 | 167 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,122 |
| 2002 | 3,253 |
| 2003 | 4,856 |
| 2004 | 4,354 |
| 2005 | 5,400 |
| 2006 | 4,489 |
| 2007 | 4,222 |
| 2008 | 4,974 |
| 2009 | 4,171 |
| 2010 | 3,245 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
126 |
213 |
73 |
| 2002 |
129 |
264 |
44 |
| 2003 |
155 |
441 |
74 |
| 2004 |
128 |
439 |
50 |
| 2005 |
189 |
482 |
112 |
| 2006 |
166 |
424 |
77 |
| 2007 |
146 |
397 |
100 |
| 2008 |
278 |
360 |
119 |
| 2009 |
244 |
306 |
89 |
| 2010 |
186 |
232 |
82 |
Location
| Elevation | 445 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 3.1 Square Miles |
