China Lake Acres is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. The population was 1,876 at the 2010 census, up from 1,761 at the 2000 census.GeographyChina Lake Acres is located at.According to the United States Census Bureau, this CDP (census-designated place), commonly referred to by local residents as The Acres, has a total area of 13.5 km², 5.2 sq mi, over 99% land.Demographics2010The 2010 United States Census reported that China Lake Acres had a population of 1,876. The population density was 360.0 people per square mile (139.0/km²). The racial makeup of China Lake Acres was 1,601 (85.3%) White, 35 (1.9%) African American, 29 (1.5%) Native American, 16 (0.9%) Asian, 7 (0.4%) Pacific Islander, 84 (4.5%) from other races, and 104 (5.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 265 persons (14.1%).