East Bakersfield, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of East Bakersfield, California is 10,377 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 490th-largest city in California. The median household income is $36,039, the median home value is $202,400, and the median age is 27.0.
10,377
Population
13186
People / sq mi
$36,039
Median Income
$202,400
Median Home Value
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East Bakersfield covers 0.8 sq mi of land at 13186 people per square mile.
About East Bakersfield, CA
East Bakersfield is defined demographically by education — 3.1% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. East Bakersfield is a city in California with a population of 10,377.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $36,039, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 35.6%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $202,400, with typical rent around $1,005.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 3.1%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.3%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$36,039
Median Household Income
$13,208
Per Capita Income
35.6%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$202,400
Median Home Value
$1,005
Median Rent
13.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
49.5%
High School+
3.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.1%
Drive Alone
77.5%
Public Transit
5.3%
Work From Home
23.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
5.2%
Foreign Born
34.2%
Non-English at Home
1.1%
Veterans
10.7%
With Disability
89.6%
Health Insurance
91.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Agriculture & Mining | 31.2% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 10.0% |
| Retail Trade | 8.6% |
| Construction | 7.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 4.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.6% |
| Public Administration | 1.8% |
| Information | 1.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
East Bakersfield, California has a population of 10,377 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 490th-largest city in California.
The median household income in East Bakersfield, California is $36,039, with 35.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in East Bakersfield, California is $202,400, with median monthly rent at $1,005 and a homeownership rate of 13.7%.
The median age in East Bakersfield, California is 27.0 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.