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Bakersfield Overview

404,321
TOTAL POPULATION
201,457
MALE POPULATION
202,864
FEMALE POPULATION
99.31
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.70
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,892
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,672
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$73,827
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,336
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
187,382
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Bakersfield

The most populous races in Bakersfield are Hispanic or Latino (213,891 | 52.9%), White / Caucasian (213,475 | 52.8%), and Two or more Races (67,716 | 16.8%).
Race in Bakersfield
Race# Population% Population
Asian30,5047.5%
Black / African American25,8106.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,1230.3%
Hispanic or Latino213,89152.9%
Native / Alaskan4,2191.0%
White / Caucasian213,47552.8%
Two or more Races67,71616.8%
Some other Race61,47415.2%
Total404,321100.0%

Ancestry in Bakersfield

The most populous ancestries reported in Bakersfield are Mexican (190,982 | 47.2%), German (23,803 | 5.9%), English (21,892 | 5.4%), Irish (18,053 | 4.5%), and Korean (12,544 | 3.1%), together accounting for 66.1% of all Bakersfield residents.
Ancestry in Bakersfield
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan880.0%
African1,2220.3%
Alaska Native230.0%
Albanian620.0%
American12,3833.1%
Apache3500.1%
Arab4,1541.0%
Argentinean2330.1%
Armenian7690.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac540.0%
Australian450.0%
Austrian1780.0%
Bahamian40.0%
Bangladeshi3370.1%
Basque7500.2%
Belgian910.0%
Belizean5300.1%
Bhutanese1,3510.3%
Blackfeet3570.1%
Bolivian1660.0%
Brazilian1280.0%
British1,2800.3%
Bulgarian140.0%
Burmese1,6920.4%
Canadian3810.1%
Central American10,0792.5%
Central American Indian6770.2%
Cherokee1,2120.3%
Chickasaw1510.0%
Chilean80.0%
Chippewa510.0%
Choctaw4340.1%
Colombian7460.2%
Comanche1500.0%
Costa Rican2090.1%
Cree540.0%
Creek590.0%
Croatian1270.0%
Cuban3430.1%
Czech1780.0%
Czechoslovakian1890.1%
Danish8560.2%
Delaware90.0%
Dominican560.0%
Dutch2,0720.5%
Dutch West Indian150.0%
Eastern European1320.0%
Ecuadorian650.0%
Egyptian1,2750.3%
English21,8925.4%
Ethiopian530.0%
European4,4081.1%
Filipino450.0%
Finnish2710.1%
French3,7300.9%
French Canadian4660.1%
German23,8035.9%
Ghanaian4880.1%
Greek3900.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro3890.1%
Guatemalan2,0800.5%
Haitian600.0%
Honduran1,2690.3%
Hopi950.0%
Hungarian3310.1%
Icelander620.0%
Indian (Asian)4,6081.1%
Indonesian2020.1%
Iranian2630.1%
Irish18,0534.5%
Iroquois220.0%
Italian9,1602.3%
Jamaican6580.2%
Japanese9100.2%
Jordanian3190.1%
Kiowa250.0%
Korean12,5443.1%
Laotian2620.1%
Latvian2100.1%
Lebanese2440.1%
Lithuanian2670.1%
Lumbee410.0%
Luxembourger140.0%
Malaysian1950.1%
Mexican190,98247.2%
Mexican American Indian1,8030.4%
Mongolian420.0%
Moroccan510.0%
Native Hawaiian1,2550.3%
Navajo2540.1%
Nicaraguan1820.1%
Nigerian4630.1%
Northern European5470.1%
Norwegian1,5350.4%
Paiute2360.1%
Pakistani3390.1%
Palestinian1780.0%
Panamanian400.0%
Pennsylvania German250.0%
Peruvian1,0030.3%
Pima520.0%
Polish1,8530.5%
Portuguese1,7270.4%
Potawatomi910.0%
Pueblo120.0%
Puerto Rican2,7900.7%
Romanian2450.1%
Russian1,1970.3%
Salvadoran6,1641.5%
Samoan6420.2%
Scandinavian8080.2%
Scotch-Irish1,6830.4%
Scottish3,7060.9%
Seminole1010.0%
Serbian510.0%
Sierra Leonean60.0%
Sioux510.0%
Slavic180.0%
Slovak400.0%
Slovene40.0%
South American2,5030.6%
South American Indian110.0%
Spaniard1,9770.5%
Spanish1,6590.4%
Spanish American170.0%
Sri Lankan1,9790.5%
Subsaharan African2,4510.6%
Swedish1,6650.4%
Swiss9260.2%
Syrian2280.1%
Thai11,6782.9%
Tongan570.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian110.0%
Turkish1,2830.3%
U.S. Virgin Islander1240.0%
Ugandan2540.1%
Ukrainian3800.1%
Venezuelan2820.1%
Vietnamese2460.1%
Welsh2,2890.6%
West Indian490.0%
Yaqui1920.1%
Yugoslavian2170.1%
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Immigrants in Bakersfield

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bakersfield came from Latin America (52,543 | 13.0%), Central America (49,911 | 12.3%), Mexico (42,912 | 10.6%), Asia (22,536 | 5.6%), and South Central Asia (8,409 | 2.1%), together accounting for 43.6% of all Bakersfield residents.
Immigrants in Bakersfield
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan780.0%
Africa1,6430.4%
Argentina960.0%
Armenia400.0%
Asia22,5365.6%
Australia620.0%
Austria70.0%
Azores300.0%
Bahamas40.0%
Bangladesh2360.1%
Belarus210.0%
Belgium170.0%
Belize1710.0%
Bolivia870.0%
Brazil1460.0%
Cambodia1560.0%
Canada7160.2%
Caribbean5620.1%
Central America49,91112.3%
Chile210.0%
China1,6380.4%
Colombia4230.1%
Costa Rica690.0%
Cuba800.0%
Czechoslovakia280.0%
Denmark130.0%
Dominican Republic270.0%
Eastern Africa2550.1%
Eastern Asia2,9920.7%
Eastern Europe5190.1%
Ecuador650.0%
Egypt8080.2%
El Salvador3,9361.0%
England3510.1%
Eritrea110.0%
Ethiopia470.0%
Europe1,7100.4%
Fiji1340.0%
France1170.0%
Germany1100.0%
Ghana1200.0%
Greece520.0%
Guatemala1,4980.4%
Haiti500.0%
Honduras1,1350.3%
Hong Kong2350.1%
Hungary80.0%
India7,4441.8%
Indonesia1910.1%
Iran2750.1%
Israel320.0%
Italy540.0%
Jamaica3230.1%
Japan2150.1%
Jordan2470.1%
Kenya700.0%
Korea1,0920.3%
Kuwait780.0%
Laos1490.0%
Latin America52,54313.0%
Latvia60.0%
Lebanon650.0%
Lithuania120.0%
Malaysia340.0%
Mexico42,91210.6%
Moldova1310.0%
Morocco510.0%
Nepal300.0%
Netherlands140.0%
Nicaragua1730.0%
Nigeria3210.1%
Northern Africa8590.2%
Northern Europe4150.1%
Oceania2460.1%
Pakistan3090.1%
Panama170.0%
Peru8870.2%
Philippines5,9861.5%
Poland220.0%
Portugal1130.0%
Romania280.0%
Russia1800.0%
Saudi Arabia510.0%
Serbia510.0%
Sierra Leone70.0%
Singapore160.0%
South Africa260.0%
South America2,0700.5%
South Central Asia8,4092.1%
South Eastern Asia8,3772.1%
Southern Europe5110.1%
Spain2920.1%
Sri Lanka100.0%
Syria2550.1%
Taiwan640.0%
Thailand3880.1%
Trinidad and Tobago150.0%
Turkey7630.2%
Uganda800.0%
Ukraine230.0%
Uruguay530.0%
Uzbekistan270.0%
Venezuela2550.1%
Vietnam1,2490.3%
Western Africa4480.1%
Western Asia2,4010.6%
Western Europe2650.1%
Yemen7570.2%
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Sex and Age in Bakersfield

Sex and Age in Bakersfield

The most populous age groups in Bakersfield are 10 to 14 Years (18,379 | 9.1%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (17,525 | 8.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bakersfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16,638 (8.3%)15,109 (7.4%)
5 to 9 Years16,560 (8.2%)15,368 (7.6%)
10 to 14 Years18,379 (9.1%)17,525 (8.6%)
15 to 19 Years15,948 (7.9%)15,061 (7.4%)
20 to 24 Years15,419 (7.6%)14,611 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Years15,921 (7.9%)16,018 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Years15,868 (7.9%)16,355 (8.1%)
35 to 39 Years14,274 (7.1%)12,230 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years12,292 (6.1%)13,321 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years11,499 (5.7%)11,058 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years10,921 (5.4%)11,888 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years10,502 (5.2%)10,330 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years8,739 (4.3%)10,197 (5.0%)
65 to 69 Years6,932 (3.4%)8,159 (4.0%)
70 to 74 Years4,804 (2.4%)6,060 (3.0%)
75 to 79 Years3,010 (1.5%)4,054 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years2,157 (1.1%)2,407 (1.2%)
85 Years and over1,594 (0.8%)3,113 (1.5%)
Total201,457 (100.0%)202,864 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bakersfield

Median Family Size in Bakersfield

The median family size in Bakersfield is 3.68 persons per family, with married-couple families (63,769 | 67.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.82 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (9,040 | 9.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.05 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bakersfield
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple63,769 (67.7%)3.82
Single Male/Father9,040 (9.6%)3.05
Single Female/Mother21,343 (22.7%)3.52
Total Families94,152 (100.0%)3.68

Median Household Size in Bakersfield

The median household size in Bakersfield is 3.20 persons per household, with married-couple households (63,769 | 51.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.86 persons per household. non-family households (30,592 | 24.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bakersfield
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple63,769 (51.1%)3.86
Single Male/Father9,040 (7.2%)3.47
Single Female/Mother21,343 (17.1%)3.83
Non-family30,592 (24.5%)1.30
Total Households124,744 (100.0%)3.20

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bakersfield

Out of a total of 124,744 households in Bakersfield, 94,152 (75.5%) are family households, while 30,592 (24.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 30,296, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 24,063.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bakersfield
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-24,063 (19.3%)
2-Person Households30,296 (24.3%)5,514 (4.4%)
3-Person Households19,235 (15.4%)511 (0.4%)
4-Person Households22,175 (17.8%)255 (0.2%)
5-Person Households12,590 (10.1%)175 (0.1%)
6-Person Households5,996 (4.8%)54 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3,860 (3.1%)20 (0.0%)
Total94,152 (75.5%)30,592 (24.5%)

Female Fertility in Bakersfield

Fertility by Age in Bakersfield

Average fertility rate in Bakersfield is 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 117.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bakersfield
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years171 (2.4%)11.0
20 to 34 years5,513 (76.6%)117.0
35 to 50 years1,516 (21.1%)39.0
Total7,200 (100.0%)71.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bakersfield

56.7% of women with births (7,200) in Bakersfield are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 78.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 30.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bakersfield
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years37 (21.6%)134 (78.4%)
20 to 34 years3,005 (54.5%)2,508 (45.5%)
35 to 50 years1,048 (69.1%)468 (30.9%)
Total4,082 (56.7%)3,118 (43.3%)

Fertility by Education in Bakersfield

Average fertility rate in Bakersfield is 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 79.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 38.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bakersfield
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,280 (17.8%)59.0
High School Diploma1,481 (20.6%)66.0
College or Associate's Degree2,760 (38.3%)77.0
Bachelor's Degree1,158 (16.1%)79.0
Graduate Degree521 (7.2%)78.0
Total7,200 (100.0%)71.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bakersfield

43.3% of women with births in Bakersfield are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 91.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 51.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bakersfield
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School687 (53.7%)593 (46.3%)
High School Diploma726 (49.0%)755 (51.0%)
College or Associate's Degree1,341 (48.6%)1,419 (51.4%)
Bachelor's Degree856 (73.9%)302 (26.1%)
Graduate Degree475 (91.2%)46 (8.8%)
Total4,082 (56.7%)3,118 (43.3%)

Income in Bakersfield

Income Overview in Bakersfield

Per Capita Income in Bakersfield is $31,892, while median incomes of families and households are $81,672 and $73,827 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income404,321$31,892
Median Family Income94,152$81,672
Mean Family Income94,152$108,359
Median Household Income124,744$73,827
Mean Household Income124,744$99,270
Income Deficit94,152$11,336
Wage / Income Gap (%)404,32131.52%
Wage / Income Gap ($)404,32168.48¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index404,3210.46

Earnings by Sex in Bakersfield

Average Earnings in Bakersfield are $37,831, $45,028 for men and $30,835 for women, a difference of 31.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Bakersfield
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male104,526 (54.9%)$45,028
Female85,841 (45.1%)$30,835
Total190,367 (100.0%)$37,831

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bakersfield

The most common earnings brackets in Bakersfield are $100,000+ for men (18,993 | 18.2%) and $100,000+ for women (7,569 | 8.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bakersfield
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,265 (3.1%)3,517 (4.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,572 (2.5%)3,066 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,942 (2.8%)3,200 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,971 (1.9%)3,581 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,225 (3.1%)3,974 (4.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,271 (2.2%)3,586 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,514 (2.4%)3,683 (4.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,079 (2.0%)2,980 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4993,127 (3.0%)3,047 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9994,208 (4.0%)4,545 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9997,659 (7.3%)6,797 (7.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9995,513 (5.3%)5,880 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9995,372 (5.1%)4,557 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9995,515 (5.3%)3,799 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,217 (4.0%)3,414 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,732 (3.6%)2,817 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,887 (7.5%)5,734 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9997,070 (6.8%)3,705 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,394 (9.9%)6,390 (7.4%)
$100,000+18,993 (18.2%)7,569 (8.8%)
Total104,526 (100.0%)85,841 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bakersfield

Average earnings in Bakersfield are $52,929 for men and $36,037 for women, a difference of 31.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $110,976, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,689. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $88,330, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,384.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bakersfield
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,689$20,384
High School Diploma$44,975$28,830
College or Associate's Degree$54,195$33,492
Bachelor's Degree$77,695$54,988
Graduate Degree$110,976$88,330
Total$52,929$36,037

Family Income in Bakersfield

Family Income Brackets in Bakersfield

According to the Bakersfield family income data, there are 17,983 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,542 families (2.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bakersfield
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,5783.8%
$10,000 to $14,9992,5422.7%
$15,000 to $24,9995,0845.4%
$25,000 to $34,9996,4026.8%
$35,000 to $49,9999,50910.1%
$50,000 to $74,99916,47717.5%
$75,000 to $99,99912,89913.7%
$100,000 to $149,99917,98319.1%
$150,000 to $199,9999,1339.7%
$200,000+10,54511.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bakersfield

4-person families (21,002 | 22.3%) account for the highest median family income in Bakersfield with $93,957 per family, while 2-person families (33,471 | 35.5%) have the highest median income of $37,000 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bakersfield
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families33,471 (35.5%)$73,999
3-Person Families20,031 (21.3%)$78,427
4-Person Families21,002 (22.3%)$93,957
5-Person Families10,985 (11.7%)$88,395
6-Person Families5,363 (5.7%)$89,787
7+ Person Families3,300 (3.5%)$93,556
Total94,152 (100.0%)$81,672

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bakersfield

The median family income in Bakersfield is $81,672, with families comprising 3+ earners (11,285) having the highest median family income of $129,116, while families with no earners (11,196) have the lowest median family income of $34,199, accounting for 12.0% and 11.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bakersfield
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners11,196 (11.9%)$34,199
1 Earner34,478 (36.6%)$58,279
2 Earners37,193 (39.5%)$105,297
3+ Earners11,285 (12.0%)$129,116
Total94,152 (100.0%)$81,672

Household Income in Bakersfield

Household Income Brackets in Bakersfield

With 22,454 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Bakersfield, accounting for 18.0% of all households. In contrast, only 5,364 households (4.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bakersfield
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005,8634.7%
$10,000 to $14,9995,3644.3%
$15,000 to $24,9997,9846.4%
$25,000 to $34,9999,4817.6%
$35,000 to $49,99913,09810.5%
$50,000 to $74,99921,33117.1%
$75,000 to $99,99916,34113.1%
$100,000 to $149,99922,45418.0%
$150,000 to $199,99910,7288.6%
$200,000+12,1009.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bakersfield

The median household income in Bakersfield is $73,827, with the highest median household income of $88,208 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 44,510 households (35.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,149, with 4,491 households (3.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bakersfield
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4,491 (3.6%)$45,149
25 to 44 Years52,612 (42.2%)$76,933
45 to 64 Years44,510 (35.7%)$88,208
65+ Years23,131 (18.5%)$55,825
Total124,744 (100.0%)$73,827

Poverty in Bakersfield

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bakersfield

With 14.4% poverty level for males and 18.6% for females among the residents of Bakersfield, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 819 males (27.5%) and 1,060 females (33.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bakersfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,426 (21.2%)3,445 (23.2%)
5 Years819 (27.5%)1,060 (33.0%)
6 to 11 Years4,769 (23.7%)4,471 (23.0%)
12 to 14 Years1,992 (17.8%)2,687 (27.4%)
15 Years772 (19.1%)646 (17.4%)
16 and 17 Years1,152 (17.6%)1,397 (21.0%)
18 to 24 Years2,881 (14.0%)3,985 (20.8%)
25 to 34 Years3,528 (11.1%)6,037 (18.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,677 (10.1%)4,211 (16.5%)
45 to 54 Years2,326 (10.4%)2,542 (11.1%)
55 to 64 Years2,356 (12.3%)3,325 (16.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,217 (10.5%)1,799 (12.8%)
75 Years and over912 (13.9%)1,785 (19.8%)
Total28,827 (14.4%)37,390 (18.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bakersfield

According to the poverty statistics in Bakersfield, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 89.9% of males and 88.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bakersfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12,721 (78.8%)11,423 (76.8%)
5 Years2,155 (72.5%)2,148 (67.0%)
6 to 11 Years15,387 (76.3%)14,963 (77.0%)
12 to 14 Years9,201 (82.2%)7,129 (72.6%)
15 Years3,281 (80.9%)3,069 (82.6%)
16 and 17 Years5,377 (82.4%)5,243 (79.0%)
18 to 24 Years17,650 (86.0%)15,176 (79.2%)
25 to 34 Years28,175 (88.9%)26,287 (81.3%)
35 to 44 Years23,853 (89.9%)21,335 (83.5%)
45 to 54 Years20,047 (89.6%)20,390 (88.9%)
55 to 64 Years16,826 (87.7%)17,085 (83.7%)
65 to 74 Years10,400 (89.5%)12,224 (87.2%)
75 Years and over5,637 (86.1%)7,239 (80.2%)
Total170,710 (85.6%)163,711 (81.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bakersfield

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bakersfield show that 6.5% or 4,140 of the total 63,769 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 38.1%, comprising of 244 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.3%, which includes 1,235 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bakersfield
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children27,568 (95.7%)1,235 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children24,607 (94.6%)1,406 (5.4%)
3 or 4 Children7,057 (84.9%)1,255 (15.1%)
5 or more Children397 (61.9%)244 (38.1%)
Total59,629 (93.5%)4,140 (6.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bakersfield

According to the poverty data in Bakersfield, 16.9% or 1,530 single-father households and 30.6% or 6,533 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 65 households (46.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,207 households (66.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bakersfield
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children362 (10.6%)720 (10.3%)
1 or 2 Children797 (18.0%)3,289 (31.2%)
3 or 4 Children306 (28.6%)2,207 (66.5%)
5 or more Children65 (46.8%)317 (65.9%)
Total1,530 (16.9%)6,533 (30.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bakersfield

The poverty data for Bakersfield shows that 4,140 of the married-couple family households (6.5%) and 8,063 of the single-parent households (26.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 244 households (38.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 382 household (61.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bakersfield
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,235 (4.3%)1,082 (10.4%)
1 or 2 Children1,406 (5.4%)4,086 (27.3%)
3 or 4 Children1,255 (15.1%)2,513 (57.2%)
5 or more Children244 (38.1%)382 (61.6%)
Total4,140 (6.5%)8,063 (26.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Bakersfield

Employment by Class of Employer in Bakersfield

Among the 169,417 employed individuals in Bakersfield, private company employees (112,570 | 66.4%), local government employees (18,593 | 11.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (11,000 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bakersfield
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees112,57066.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5,1133.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)11,0006.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations10,9506.5%
Local Government Employees18,59311.0%
State Government Employees8,9295.3%
Federal Government Employees2,0611.2%
Unpaid Family Workers2010.1%
Total169,417100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bakersfield

According to the labor force statistics for Bakersfield, out of the total population over 16 years of age (296,960), 63.1% or 187,382 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.1% or 13,304 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 81.2% or 26,165 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.9% or 1,499 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bakersfield
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6,271 (27.0%)1,499 (23.9%)
20 to 24 Years22,462 (74.8%)3,010 (13.4%)
25 to 29 Years25,072 (78.5%)1,931 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Years26,165 (81.2%)1,518 (5.8%)
35 to 44 Years41,329 (79.3%)2,025 (4.9%)
45 to 54 Years35,113 (77.4%)1,791 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years14,187 (68.1%)681 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years10,093 (53.3%)424 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years5,892 (22.7%)283 (4.8%)
75 Years and over833 (5.1%)17 (2.0%)
Total187,382 (63.1%)13,304 (7.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bakersfield

According to labor force statistics for Bakersfield, 75.4% of individuals (151,865) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (201,413) are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 8,353 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.4% or 40,605 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.5% or 3,151 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bakersfield
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School22,465 (62.9%)2,393 (6.7%)
High School Diploma37,075 (72.9%)4,323 (8.5%)
College / Associate Degree51,748 (76.9%)3,903 (5.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher40,605 (85.4%)951 (2.0%)
Total151,865 (75.4%)11,078 (5.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bakersfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bakersfield are Community & Social Service (18,401 | 10.6%), Management (14,886 | 8.6%), Education Instruction & Library (11,327 | 6.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (9,729 | 5.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (7,841 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bakersfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bakersfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.3%), Computers & Mathematics (78.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (71.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (66.7%), and Health Technologists (65.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bakersfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9,020 (60.6%)5,866 (39.4%)
Business & Financial3,040 (49.8%)3,064 (50.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6,010 (76.6%)1,831 (23.4%)
Computers & Mathematics2,590 (78.5%)709 (21.5%)
Architecture & Engineering2,377 (82.3%)510 (17.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,043 (63.0%)612 (37.0%)
Community & Social Service 6,417 (34.9%)11,984 (65.1%)
Education, Arts & Media1,675 (39.8%)2,529 (60.2%)
Legal Services & Support413 (39.4%)635 (60.6%)
Education Instruction & Library3,185 (28.1%)8,142 (71.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,144 (62.8%)678 (37.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,241 (33.3%)6,488 (66.7%)
Health Technologists2,260 (34.3%)4,337 (65.7%)
Total (Category)27,728 (48.7%)29,233 (51.3%)
Total (Overall)95,943 (55.2%)77,964 (44.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bakersfield are Food Preparation & Serving (9,883 | 5.7%), Healthcare Support (7,239 | 4.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,968 | 3.4%), Security & Protection (4,960 | 2.9%), and Personal Care & Service (4,888 | 2.8%).
Services Occupations in Bakersfield

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bakersfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (89.8%), Security & Protection (83.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (73.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.8%), Personal Care & Service (74.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bakersfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,248 (17.2%)5,991 (82.8%)
Security & Protection4,127 (83.2%)833 (16.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,521 (73.9%)537 (26.1%)
Law Enforcement2,606 (89.8%)296 (10.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,364 (44.2%)5,519 (55.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,855 (64.6%)2,113 (35.4%)
Personal Care & Service1,227 (25.1%)3,661 (74.9%)
Total (Category)14,821 (45.0%)18,117 (55.0%)
Total (Overall)95,943 (55.2%)77,964 (44.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bakersfield are Office & Administration (19,687 | 11.3%), and Sales & Related (16,254 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bakersfield

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bakersfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related9,144 (56.3%)7,110 (43.7%)
Office & Administration4,262 (21.6%)15,425 (78.3%)
Total (Category)13,406 (37.3%)22,535 (62.7%)
Total (Overall)95,943 (55.2%)77,964 (44.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bakersfield are Construction & Extraction (10,710 | 6.2%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (6,102 | 3.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5,873 | 3.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bakersfield

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bakersfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry3,999 (65.5%)2,103 (34.5%)
Construction & Extraction10,663 (99.6%)47 (0.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5,745 (97.8%)128 (2.2%)
Total (Category)20,407 (90.0%)2,278 (10.0%)
Total (Overall)95,943 (55.2%)77,964 (44.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bakersfield are Material Moving (9,788 | 5.6%), Transportation (8,536 | 4.9%), and Production (7,058 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bakersfield

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bakersfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5,371 (76.1%)1,687 (23.9%)
Transportation7,663 (89.8%)873 (10.2%)
Material Moving6,547 (66.9%)3,241 (33.1%)
Total (Category)19,581 (77.1%)5,801 (22.9%)
Total (Overall)95,943 (55.2%)77,964 (44.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bakersfield

Employment Industries in Bakersfield

The major employment industries in Bakersfield include Health Care & Social Assistance (24,897 | 14.3%), Retail Trade (19,700 | 11.3%), Educational Services (18,285 | 10.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (13,568 | 7.8%), and Construction (12,701 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Bakersfield

Employment Industries by Sex in Bakersfield

The Bakersfield industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (89.4%), and Utilities (79.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (73.3%), Enterprise Management (68.6%), and Educational Services (66.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bakersfield
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting6,650 (67.1%)3,259 (32.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction4,305 (89.4%)508 (10.5%)
Construction11,434 (90.0%)1,267 (10.0%)
Manufacturing6,770 (73.9%)2,394 (26.1%)
Wholesale Trade2,840 (72.2%)1,096 (27.9%)
Retail Trade10,082 (51.2%)9,618 (48.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing9,159 (78.1%)2,562 (21.9%)
Utilities930 (79.8%)235 (20.2%)
Information1,468 (74.9%)491 (25.1%)
Finance & Insurance2,033 (47.6%)2,234 (52.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,450 (56.8%)1,104 (43.2%)
Professional & Scientific4,522 (55.5%)3,619 (44.5%)
Enterprise Management83 (31.4%)181 (68.6%)
Administrative & Support4,480 (61.1%)2,858 (39.0%)
Educational Services6,130 (33.5%)12,155 (66.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6,645 (26.7%)18,252 (73.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,236 (58.4%)882 (41.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services6,280 (46.3%)7,288 (53.7%)
Public Administration5,233 (55.0%)4,277 (45.0%)
Total95,943 (55.2%)77,964 (44.8%)

Education in Bakersfield

School Enrollment in Bakersfield

The most common levels of schooling among the 121,048 students in Bakersfield are middle school (28,406 | 23.5%), high school (27,833 | 23.0%), and elementary school (25,057 | 20.7%).
School Enrollment in Bakersfield
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5,1584.3%
Kindergarten6,5605.4%
Elementary School25,05720.7%
Middle School28,40623.5%
High School27,83323.0%
College / Undergraduate22,98619.0%
Graduate / Professional5,0484.2%
Total121,048100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bakersfield

Out of a total of 121,048 students who are enrolled in schools in Bakersfield, 11,257 (9.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 109,791 (90.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,474 (32.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 19,385 (95.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bakersfield
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3,035 (67.3%)1,474 (32.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old27,399 (92.6%)2,195 (7.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds33,310 (94.9%)1,808 (5.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds19,385 (95.6%)888 (4.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6,140 (94.1%)382 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9,779 (91.0%)965 (9.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,516 (78.1%)1,827 (21.9%)
35 Years and over4,216 (70.9%)1,729 (29.1%)
Total109,791 (90.7%)11,257 (9.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bakersfield

Business (10,418 | 17.3%), science & technology (7,200 | 11.9%), liberal arts & history (4,975 | 8.3%), social sciences (4,956 | 8.2%), and education (4,774 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 60,308 individuals in Bakersfield who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bakersfield
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,0183.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,4447.4%
Physical & Health Sciences2,0443.4%
Psychology4,1927.0%
Social Sciences4,9568.2%
Engineering4,2367.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies5080.8%
Science & Technology7,20011.9%
Business10,41817.3%
Education4,7747.9%
Literature & Languages2,6884.5%
Liberal Arts & History4,9758.3%
Visual & Performing Arts1,7973.0%
Communications1,3102.2%
Arts & Humanities4,7487.9%
Total60,308100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bakersfield

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bakersfield

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bakersfield are males with 2 vehicles (40,695, accounting for 43.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (30,175, making up 54.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bakersfield
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,313 (2.5%)2,047 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle12,677 (13.5%)14,149 (18.9%)
2 Vehicles40,695 (43.4%)30,175 (40.3%)
3 Vehicles21,393 (22.8%)17,390 (23.2%)
4 Vehicles10,287 (11.0%)7,277 (9.7%)
5 or more Vehicles6,337 (6.8%)3,932 (5.2%)
Total93,702 (100.0%)74,970 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bakersfield

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bakersfield are 15 to 19 minutes (37,782 commuters, 24.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (32,760 commuters, 20.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (21,765 commuters, 13.8%).
Commute Time in Bakersfield
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,6001.7%
5 to 9 Minutes13,6378.7%
10 to 14 Minutes21,76513.8%
15 to 19 Minutes37,78224.0%
20 to 24 Minutes32,76020.8%
25 to 29 Minutes10,7716.8%
30 to 34 Minutes19,34612.3%
35 to 39 Minutes1,7071.1%
40 to 44 Minutes2,8351.8%
45 to 59 Minutes5,0813.2%
60 to 89 Minutes4,2332.7%
90 or more Minutes4,9763.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Bakersfield

The most common commute times in Bakersfield are 15 to 19 minutes (20,133 commuters, 22.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (17,649 commuters, 25.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bakersfield
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,230 (1.4%)1,370 (2.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes7,664 (8.7%)5,973 (8.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes11,583 (13.1%)10,182 (14.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes20,133 (22.7%)17,649 (25.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes17,395 (19.7%)15,365 (22.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes6,189 (7.0%)4,582 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes10,823 (12.2%)8,523 (12.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes900 (1.0%)807 (1.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,793 (2.0%)1,042 (1.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,874 (4.4%)1,207 (1.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,217 (3.6%)1,016 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes3,721 (4.2%)1,255 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bakersfield

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bakersfield are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (11,769, 13.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (11,524, 16.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bakersfield
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM9,586 (10.8%)3,041 (4.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6,174 (7.0%)2,419 (3.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM5,480 (6.2%)1,684 (2.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM11,769 (13.3%)5,504 (8.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7,226 (8.2%)5,406 (7.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM11,314 (12.8%)11,524 (16.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8,357 (9.4%)10,966 (15.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8,191 (9.2%)8,551 (12.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,008 (3.4%)2,750 (4.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,743 (4.2%)4,708 (6.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,407 (2.7%)2,308 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,132 (1.3%)1,158 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,462 (6.2%)3,894 (5.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,673 (5.3%)5,058 (7.3%)
Total88,522 (100.0%)68,971 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bakersfield

Occupancy by Ownership in Bakersfield

Of the total 124,744 dwellings in Bakersfield, owner-occupied units account for 75,147 (60.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 49,597 (39.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bakersfield
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units75,14760.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units49,59739.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units124,744100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bakersfield

Occupancy by Household Size in Bakersfield
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24,06319.3%
2-Person Household35,81028.7%
3-Person Household19,74615.8%
4+ Person Household45,12536.2%
Total Housing Units124,744100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bakersfield

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bakersfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household11,216 (46.6%)12,847 (53.4%)
2-Person Household23,212 (64.8%)12,598 (35.2%)
3-Person Household12,107 (61.3%)7,639 (38.7%)
4+ Person Household28,612 (63.4%)16,513 (36.6%)
Total Housing Units75,147 (60.2%)49,597 (39.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bakersfield

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bakersfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School9,327 (47.4%)10,333 (52.6%)
High School Diploma15,101 (55.0%)12,343 (45.0%)
College/Associate Degree25,846 (58.6%)18,249 (41.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher24,873 (74.2%)8,672 (25.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bakersfield

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bakersfield
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years30,39924.4%
35 to 44 Years26,70421.4%
45 to 54 Years22,81218.3%
55 to 64 Years21,69817.4%
65 to 74 Years14,52511.6%
75 to 84 Years6,1474.9%
85 Years and Over2,4592.0%
Total124,744100.0%

Housing Finances in Bakersfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Bakersfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Bakersfield
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied75,147 (60.2%)$98,568
Renter-Occupied49,597 (39.8%)$46,819
Average124,744 (100.0%)$73,827

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bakersfield

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bakersfield
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,280 (1.7%)2,597 (5.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999474 (0.6%)1,503 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,694 (2.2%)3,676 (7.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,429 (1.9%)2,451 (4.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,582 (2.1%)2,521 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,503 (4.7%)5,957 (12.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,688 (7.6%)7,448 (15.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,786 (15.7%)9,505 (19.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,856 (14.4%)5,505 (11.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99917,442 (23.2%)5,065 (10.2%)
$150,000 or more19,413 (25.8%)3,369 (6.8%)
Total75,147 (100.0%)49,597 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bakersfield

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bakersfield
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,618 (2.1%)525 (1.1%)
$300 to $4994,674 (6.2%)1,188 (2.4%)
$500 to $7999,644 (12.8%)3,517 (7.1%)
$800 to $9994,251 (5.7%)8,251 (16.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49912,472 (16.6%)17,277 (34.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99916,741 (22.3%)11,372 (22.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49913,009 (17.3%)4,338 (8.7%)
$2,500 to $2,9996,601 (8.8%)843 (1.7%)
$3,000 or more6,137 (8.2%)786 (1.6%)
Total75,147 (100.0%)49,597 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bakersfield

Housing Structures in Bakersfield

Housing Structures in Bakersfield
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached89,85072.0%
Single Unit, Attached4,0343.2%
2 Unit Apartments1,9891.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8,6957.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,7884.6%
10 or more Apartments10,5648.5%
Mobile Home / Other3,8243.1%
Total124,744100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bakersfield

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bakersfield
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached69,731 (77.6%)20,119 (22.4%)
Single Unit, Attached1,877 (46.5%)2,157 (53.5%)
2 Unit Apartments124 (6.2%)1,865 (93.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments446 (5.1%)8,249 (94.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments250 (4.3%)5,538 (95.7%)
10 or more Apartments282 (2.7%)10,282 (97.3%)
Mobile Home / Other2,437 (63.7%)1,387 (36.3%)
Total75,147 (60.2%)49,597 (39.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bakersfield

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bakersfield
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room499 (0.7%)2,998 (6.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,689 (2.2%)11,161 (22.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms25,450 (33.9%)25,064 (50.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms31,741 (42.2%)8,519 (17.2%)
8 or more Rooms15,768 (21.0%)1,855 (3.7%)
Total75,147 (100.0%)49,597 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bakersfield

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bakersfield
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas52,743 (70.2%)22,974 (46.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,152 (1.5%)620 (1.3%)
Electricity18,206 (24.2%)24,217 (48.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene52 (0.1%)10 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke4 (0.0%)30 (0.1%)
All other Fuels2,495 (3.3%)619 (1.3%)
No Fuel Used495 (0.7%)1,127 (2.3%)
Total75,147 (100.0%)49,597 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bakersfield

Household Vehicle Usage in Bakersfield
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,057 (2.7%)6,351 (12.8%)
1 Vehicle14,108 (18.8%)20,265 (40.9%)
2 Vehicles33,730 (44.9%)17,267 (34.8%)
3 or more Vehicles25,252 (33.6%)5,714 (11.5%)
Total75,147 (100.0%)49,597 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bakersfield

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bakersfield

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units20,49454,653
Median Property Value$294,200$328,200
Median Household Income$71,264$15,359
Monthly Housing Costs$645$6,036
Real Estate Taxes$2,866$1,043

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bakersfield

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bakersfield
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,283 (6.3%)806 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,117 (5.4%)516 (0.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9998,141 (39.7%)20,990 (38.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9997,533 (36.8%)25,639 (46.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,560 (7.6%)4,857 (8.9%)
$750,000 to $999,999364 (1.8%)976 (1.8%)
$1,000,000 or more496 (2.4%)869 (1.6%)
Total20,494 (100.0%)54,653 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bakersfield

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bakersfield
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000941 (4.6%)224 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,223 (10.8%)813 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,717 (8.4%)2,482 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,072 (10.1%)1,786 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,649 (17.8%)3,616 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,062 (10.1%)8,137 (14.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,776 (18.4%)8,794 (16.1%)
$150,000 or more4,054 (19.8%)13,666 (25.0%)
Total20,494 (100.0%)54,653 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bakersfield

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bakersfield
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x5,216 (25.5%)106,246 (194.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,441 (16.8%)10,883 (19.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,763 (13.5%)15,531 (28.4%)
4.0x or more8,658 (42.2%)11,205 (20.5%)
Total20,494 (100.0%)54,653 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bakersfield

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bakersfield
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,491 (7.3%)257 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4992,683 (13.1%)1,715 (3.1%)
$800 to $1,49915,087 (73.6%)4,441 (8.1%)
Total20,494 (100.0%)54,653 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bakersfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bakersfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bakersfield
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years37,024 (97.5%)948 (2.5%)
6 to 18 Years84,630 (96.3%)3,294 (3.7%)
19 to 25 Years36,184 (88.0%)4,949 (12.0%)
26 to 34 Years51,224 (89.4%)6,057 (10.6%)
35 to 44 Years45,938 (88.3%)6,062 (11.7%)
45 to 54 Years39,888 (88.1%)5,407 (11.9%)
55 to 64 Years36,738 (92.8%)2,854 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years25,346 (98.9%)294 (1.1%)
75 Years and older15,447 (99.2%)126 (0.8%)
Total372,419 (92.5%)29,991 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bakersfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bakersfield
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born37,024 (97.5%)948 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen84,630 (96.3%)3,294 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen36,184 (88.0%)4,949 (12.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bakersfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bakersfield
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00039,502 (90.5%)4,134 (9.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99959,081 (89.9%)6,666 (10.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99962,251 (91.4%)5,854 (8.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99950,646 (91.9%)4,431 (8.1%)
$100,000 and over157,678 (94.8%)8,650 (5.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bakersfield

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bakersfield
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 619,710 (51.9%)19,062 (50.2%)
6 to 18 Years45,090 (51.3%)44,600 (50.7%)
19 to 25 Years15,135 (36.8%)22,054 (53.6%)
25 to 34 Years18,037 (31.5%)34,917 (61.0%)
35 to 44 Years14,332 (27.6%)33,165 (63.8%)
45 to 54 Years11,550 (25.5%)29,492 (65.1%)
55 to 64 Years12,849 (32.5%)25,849 (65.3%)
65 to 74 Years24,246 (94.6%)11,672 (45.5%)
75 Years and over15,169 (97.4%)7,878 (50.6%)
Total176,118 (43.8%)228,689 (56.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bakersfield

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bakersfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years279 (1.7%)113 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years2,235 (4.9%)1,472 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years2,970 (5.7%)3,511 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years7,601 (11.2%)9,022 (13.1%)
65 to 74 Years3,487 (30.0%)4,116 (29.3%)
75 Years and over3,074 (46.9%)4,732 (52.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bakersfield

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bakersfield: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years192 (1.1%)113 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years408 (0.9%)114 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years480 (0.9%)124 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,575 (2.3%)1,239 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,303 (11.2%)963 (6.9%)
75 Years and over1,678 (25.6%)1,457 (16.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bakersfield: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years138 (0.8%)82 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years364 (0.8%)579 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years517 (1.0%)890 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,399 (2.1%)1,641 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years698 (6.0%)619 (4.4%)
75 Years and over463 (7.1%)948 (10.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bakersfield: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,388 (3.0%)767 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years1,971 (3.8%)2,150 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,903 (4.3%)3,154 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years981 (8.4%)773 (5.5%)
75 Years and over693 (10.6%)1,348 (14.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bakersfield: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years194 (0.4%)180 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years547 (1.1%)528 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years3,981 (5.9%)5,401 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,091 (18.0%)3,203 (22.8%)
75 Years and over1,842 (28.1%)3,585 (39.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bakersfield: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years361 (0.8%)234 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years405 (0.8%)532 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,550 (2.3%)1,863 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years803 (6.9%)1,211 (8.6%)
75 Years and over709 (10.8%)1,875 (20.8%)

Technology Access in Bakersfield

Computing Device Access in Bakersfield

Computing Device Access in Bakersfield
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop98,10378.6%
Smartphone115,91692.9%
Tablet77,32062.0%
No Computing Device4,7803.8%
Total124,744100.0%

Internet Access in Bakersfield

Internet Access in Bakersfield
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet770.1%
Broadband Home94,45075.7%
Cellular Data Only16,88713.5%
Satellite Internet8,8777.1%
No Internet9,9438.0%
Total124,744100.0%

Bakersfield Summary

Bakersfield is a city located in Kern County, California, United States. It is the county seat and largest city in Kern County. As of 2019, the population of Bakersfield was estimated to be 382,841, making it the ninth-most populous city in California and the 52nd-most populous city in the United States. Bakersfield is a charter city.

History

The area that is now Bakersfield was first inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Yokuts and the Chumash. The first European to explore the area was Spanish explorer Francisco Garcés, who arrived in 1776. The area was later explored by American trappers and traders, and in 1851, the first permanent settlement was established by Thomas Baker. The settlement was named after Baker, and the area became known as Bakersfield.
In 1866, Bakersfield was incorporated as a city. During the late 19th century, the city experienced rapid growth due to the discovery of oil in the area. By the early 20th century, Bakersfield had become a major center for oil production and agriculture.

Geography

Bakersfield is located in the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, approximately 110 miles north of Los Angeles. The city covers an area of approximately 143 square miles and is situated at an elevation of approximately 486 feet above sea level. The city is bordered by the Kern River to the south and the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the east.

Climate

Bakersfield has a semi-arid climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F, with an average high of 95°F in July and an average low of 33°F in January. The average annual precipitation is 8.5 inches.

Economy

Bakersfield’s economy is largely based on agriculture, oil, and manufacturing. The city is home to several large oil companies, including Chevron, Aera Energy, and Occidental Petroleum. Agriculture is also a major industry in the area, with crops such as cotton, grapes, and citrus fruits being grown in the region. Manufacturing is also an important part of the local economy, with companies such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and General Electric having a presence in the city.

Demographics

As of 2019, the population of Bakersfield was estimated to be 382,841. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 8.2% African American, 1.3% Native American, 5.2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 25.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. The median household income was $50,817, and the median family income was $58,945. The per capita income was $23,845.
Bakersfield is home to a diverse population, with a large Hispanic population (41.2%) and a significant Asian population (5.2%). The city is also home to a large number of military veterans (7.3%).

Conclusion

Bakersfield is a city located in Kern County, California, United States. It is the county seat and largest city in Kern County. As of 2019, the population of Bakersfield was estimated to be 382,841, making it the ninth-most populous city in California and the 52nd-most populous city in the United States. Bakersfield is a charter city with a semi-arid climate, and its economy is largely based on agriculture, oil, and manufacturing. The city is home to a diverse population, with a large Hispanic population (41.2%) and a significant Asian population (5.2%). Bakersfield is a vibrant city with a rich history and a bright future.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bakersfield?
Total Population of Bakersfield is 404,321.
What is the Total Male Population of Bakersfield?
Total Male Population of Bakersfield is 201,457.
What is the Total Female Population of Bakersfield?
Total Female Population of Bakersfield is 202,864.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bakersfield?
There are 99.31 Males per 100 Females in Bakersfield.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bakersfield?
There are 100.70 Females per 100 Males in Bakersfield.
What is the Median Population Age in Bakersfield?
Median Population Age in Bakersfield is 31.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bakersfield
Average Family Size in Bakersfield is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bakersfield
Average Household Size in Bakersfield is 3.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bakersfield?
Per Capita income in Bakersfield is $31,892.
What is the Median Family Income in Bakersfield?
Median Family Income in Bakersfield is $81,672.
What is the Median Household income in Bakersfield?
Median Household Income in Bakersfield is $73,827.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bakersfield?
Income or Wage Gap in Bakersfield is 31.5%.
Women in Bakersfield earn 68.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Bakersfield?
Family Income Deficit in Bakersfield is $11,336.
Families that are below poverty line in Bakersfield earn $11,336 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bakersfield?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bakersfield is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bakersfield?
There are 187,382 People in the Labor Forcein in Bakersfield.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bakersfield?
63.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Bakersfield.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bakersfield?
Unemployment Rate in Bakersfield is 7.1%.