Bakersfield Population
Bakersfield is a city on the Kern River, located north of Los Angeles in U.S state of California. Bakersfield lies around 110 miles north of Los Angeles and about 275 miles southeast of the Sacramento. Bakersfield population in 2023 is estimated to be 419,162, The city covers about 151 sq mi (390 sq km, ranks fifty-second city in the United States. Kern County is the most productive oil-producing county in California, Bakersfield is a significant hub for both agriculture and energy production. Bakersfield as California's most affordable place to live. The median value of Bakersfield average rental rate is $1,105. Majority of rentals for one-bedroom apartment is between $700 to $1200.
Below is the Bakersfield population by year:
Year | Population | Change % |
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2010 | 349,408 | |
2011 | 353,640 | 1.21 |
2012 | 357,858 | 1.19 |
2013 | 363,449 | 1.56 |
2014 | 367,705 | 1.17 |
2015 | 372,295 | 1.25 |
2016 | 375,844 | 0.95 |
2017 | 379,171 | 0.89 |
2018 | 383,579 | 1.16 |
2019 | 384,145 | 0.15 |
2020 | 403,455 | 5.03 |
2021 * | 407,582 | 1.023 |
2022 * | 416,539 | 2.22 |
2023 * | 419,162 | 0.65 |
Year | Bakersfield Population |
1950 | 111,528 |
1955 | 123,058 |
1960 | 139,162 |
1965 | 155,471 |
1970 | 173,305 |
1975 | 194,433 |
1980 | 218,383 |
1985 | 253,387 |
1990 | 295,672 |
1995 | 339,285 |
2000 | 388,177 |
2005 | 446,130 |
2010 | 513,102 |
2011 | 527,662 |
2015 | 590,152 |
2020* | 675,601 |
2025* | 741,308 |
2035* | 819,613 |
Bakersfield Metropolitan
The Bakersfield-Delano Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Kern County Metropolitan is an urbanized region centered on the city ofBakersfield City(2021) | Bakersfield Metropolitan(2019) | |
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Population | 407,962 | 839,63 |
Area | 151 sq mi (390 sq km) | 8,161 sq mi (21,138 sq km) |
Rank | 52(US) | 62(MSA) |
Bakersfield Population by Age
According to 2019 US population estimates, population of Bakersfield by age is 384,159, out of these 192,743 are male, 191,416 are female, The sex ratio of Bakersfield is 101. The median age of the Bakersfield population is 31.4, Bakersfield population by age are, under 18 years is 114,625, 16 years and over is 280,234, 18 years and over is 269,534, 21 years and over is 252,377, 65 years and over is 51,666. 50.2% are male, 49.8% are female, 29.8% are under 18 years old, 72.9% are 16 years and over, 70.2% are 18 years and over, 65.7% are 21 years and over, 10.5% are 65 years and over. There are total 124,863 housing units, The voting population of Bakersfield are 231,448, out of these 113,062 are male voters, 118,386 are female voters, 48.8% are male, 51.2% are female. Bakersfield population in 2022 is estimated to be 416,539, and in 2021 is estimated to be 407,582.
Age Group | Population | Percent |
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0 -5 | 29,605 | 7.7% |
5 - 9 | 30,665 | 8.0% |
10 - 14 | 35,230 | 9.2% |
15 - 19 | 29,545 | 7.7% |
20 - 24 | 26,493 | 6.9% |
25 - 34 | 62,416 | 16.2% |
35 - 44 | 49,603 | 12.9% |
45 - 54 | 43,140 | 11.2% |
55 - 59 | 17,569 | 4.6% |
60 - 64 | 19,576 | 5.1% |
65 - 74 | 24,635 | 6.4% |
75 - 84 | 11,262 | 2.9% |
85 and over | 4,420 | 1.2% |
Bakersfield Population by Race
White Population
White population in Bakersfield, California are 259,241, percentage wise 67.5 percent are whites.
Black Population
Black population in Bakersfield, California are 26,672, percentage wise 6.9 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Bakersfield, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Carribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.
Asian Population
Asian population in Bakersfield are 29,637, percentage wise 7.7 percent are asians, out of these 11,389 are Asian Indians, 2,761 are Chinese, 9,959 are Filipinos, 154 are Japanese, 919 are Korean, 758 are Vietnamese and 3,697 are other Asian nationals.
Hispanic Population
Hispanic population in Bakersfield, California are 201,416. Percentage wise 52.4 percent are hispanics, out of these 179,744 are Mexican people, 2,726 are Puerto Ricans, 376 are Cubans, and 18,570 are other Hispanic or Latinos.
Population by Race | 384,159 | Percent |
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White | 259,241 | 67.5% |
Black or African American | 26,672 | 6.9% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,369 | 1.1% |
Asian Population | 29,637 | 7.7% |
Asian Indian | 11,389 | 3.0% |
Chinese | 2,761 | 0.7% |
Filipino | 9,959 | 2.6% |
Japanese | 154 | 0.0% |
Other Asian Population | 3,697 | |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 844 | 0.2% |
Hispanic or Latino | 201,416 | 52.4% |
Mexican | 179,744 | 46.8% |
Puerto Rican | 2,726 | 0.7% |
Cuban | 376 | 0.1% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 18,570 |
Nativity by Place of Birth
Total Bakersfield native population is 306,285, out of these 252,963 born in the California state and 49,788 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 77,874, out of these 35,471 are Naturalized US citizen, 798 are in Europe, 14,756 in Asia, 577 in Africa, 19,071 in Latin America and 250 in Northern America. Total Foreigners who are non US citizens living in Bakersfield are 42,403, out of these 794 are from Europe, 7,599 are from Asia, 1,208 from Africa, 32,476 are from Latin America and 228 are from Northern America.
Nativity by Place of Birth | Population |
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Native | 306,285 |
Born in state of residence | 252,963 |
Born in other state in the United States | 49,788 |
Northeast | 5,218 |
Midwest | 12,153 |
South | 20,193 |
West | 12,224 |
Born outside the United States | 3,534 |
Puerto Rico | 1,707 |
U.S. Island Areas | 0 |
Born abroad of American parent(s) | 1,827 |
Foreign born | |
Born outside of United States | 77,874 |
Naturalized U.S. citizen | 35,471 |
Europe | 798 |
Asia | 14,756 |
Africa | 577 |
Oceania | 19 |
Latin America | 19,071 |
Northern America | 250 |
Foreigner | |
Not a U.S. citizen | 42,403 |
Europe | 794 |
Asia | 7,599 |
Africa | 1,208 |
Oceania | 98 |
Latin America | 32,476 |
Northern America | 228 |
Bakersfield Housing
Total housing units in Bakersfield, California are 124,863, Occupied housing units are 116,558, Rental vacancy rate is 3. Percentage of occupancy is 93, 55.47% of houses are owner occupied and 37.88% of houses are renter occupied in Bakersfield. There are 71.09 percent of one-unit detached, 3.78 percent of one-units attached, 1.39 percent of two-unit houses, 7.06 percent of three or four unit homes. 2.74 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 3 and average household size of renter occupied is 3. 25.64 percent are available with one vehicle, 35.73 percent are available with two vehicles, 25.56 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 6.42 percent are no vehicles available.
Housing | Units |
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Total housing units | 124,863 |
Occupied housing units | 116,558 |
Occupied housing units percent | 93 |
Rental vacancy rate | 3 |
Structure Type | Units |
1-unit, detached | 88,760 |
1-unit attached | 4,721 |
2 units | 1,733 |
3 or 4 units | 8,816 |
Mobile home | 3,426 |
Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0 |
Owner-occupied | 69,256 |
Renter-occupied | 47,302 |
Average household size of owner-occupied unit | 3 |
Average household size of renter-occupied unit | 3 |
Bakersfield Housing Market
The median value of housing in Bakersfield, California is $264,500, According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 1.68 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 1.18 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 3.90 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 6.81 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 20.92 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 17.19 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 3.59 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 0.19 percent are over one million and above.
Housing unit value | Units |
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Less than $50,000 | 2,103 |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 1,474 |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 4,870 |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 8,507 |
$200,000 to $299,999 | 26,126 |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 21,460 |
$500,000 to $999,999 | 4,480 |
$1,000,000 or more | 236 |
Median (dollars) | 264,500 |
Bakersfield Housing Mortgage
The median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $1,718, 0.06 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 3.46 percent pay between $500 to $999, 10.45 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 12.52 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 7.65 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 2.59 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 2.83 percent pay between $3,000 or more.
The median monthly owner costs with out mortgage is $535, 1.24 percent of homes pay less than $250, 3.17 percent pays between $250 to $399, 5.37 percent pay between $400 to $599, 3.44 percent pays between $600 to $799, 1.88 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 0.80 pays between $1000 or more.
Monthly Owner costs with mortgage | Units |
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Less than $500 | 72 |
$500 to $999 | 4,322 |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 13,045 |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 15,635 |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 9,550 |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 3,228 |
$3,000 or more | 3,539 |
Median (dollars) | 1,718 |
Monthly Owner costs with out mortgage | Units |
Less than $250 | 1,546 |
$250 to $399 | 3,952 |
$400 to $599 | 6,702 |
$600 to $799 | 4,294 |
$800 to $999 | 2,349 |
$1,000 or more | 1,001 |
Median (dollars) | 535 |
Bakersfield Rental
Total number of Bakersfield rental homes or apartments are 47,302, occupied by Renter, The median value of Bakersfield average rental rate is $1,105. 3.46 percent of homes are under $500, 39.30 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 49.37 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000, 5.15 percent are between $2000 to $3000, and 1.48 percent are above $3000.
Rental | Units |
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Less than $500 | 1,639 |
$500 to $999 | 18,588 |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 15,627 |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 7,725 |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 2,344 |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 90 |
$3,000 or more | 698 |
Median (dollars) | 1,105 |
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