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Population Review

Bakersfield city, CA — Population & Demographics

Bakersfield city, CA has a population of 408,366. The median household income is $77,397 and the median age is 31.9.

408,366

Population

$77,397

Median Income

$347,300

Median Home Value

31.9

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White46.9%
Black or African American6.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$77,397

Median Household Income

$32,956

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$347,300

Median Home Value

$1,371

Median Rent

60.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

81.9%

High School+

23.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

7.1%

Work From Home

24.1 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Bakersfield city, CA has a population of 408,366 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Bakersfield city, CA is $77,397, with 12.4% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Bakersfield city, CA is $347,300, with median rent at $1,371.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.