Bakersfield, CA
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 12.1.20)
AGE IN BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 26,687 | 7.0% |
25 to 29 years | 34,022 | 8.9% |
30 to 34 years | 27,661 | 7.2% |
35 to 39 years | 26,809 | 7.0% |
40 to 44 years | 21,638 | 5.6% |
45 to 49 years | 24,241 | 6.3% |
50 to 54 years | 18,508 | 4.8% |
55 to 59 years | 20,295 | 5.3% |
60 to 64 years | 19,748 | 5.1% |
65 to 69 years | 15,009 | 3.9% |
70 to 74 years | 8,452 | 2.2% |
75 to 79 years | 6,632 | 1.7% |
80 to 84 years | 4,913 | 1.3% |
85+ years | 5,503 | 1.4% |
The median age in Bakersfield is 31.6 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 263,237 | 68.6% |
Black or African American | 32,383 | 8.4% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,737 | 0.7% |
Asian | 24,531 | 6.4% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,119 | 0.3% |
Other | 45,143 | 11.8% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 24,274 | 10.4% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 19,864 | 8.5% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 58,738 | 25.3% |
Some college, no degree | 55,740 | 24.0% |
Associate’s degree | 21,941 | 9.4% |
Bachelor’s degree | 34,067 | 14.6% |
Graduate or professional degree | 17,997 | 7.7% |
High school graduate or higher | 188,483 | 81.0% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 52,064 | 22.4% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 180,557 | 77.6% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 5.6% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 8.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 18.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 15.9% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 6.7% |
$200,000 or more | 5.8% |
Median household income: $62,340
Mean household income: $81,610
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $22,169 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $32,454 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $36,984 |
Bachelor’s degree | $62,099 |
Graduate or professional degree | $80,140 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 288,659 | NA |
Never married | 106,084 | 36.8% |
Now married (except separated) | 137,375 | 47.6% |
Separated | 5,016 | 1.7% |
Widowed | 15,059 | 5.2% |
Divorced | 25,125 | 8.7% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 68,724 | 18.5% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
Owner-occupied housing units | 68,630 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 48,224 |
Single-family detached units | 88,687 |
Homeownership rate | 58.7% |
Vacancy rate | 5.9% |
Renters rate | 41.3% |
Average housing value | $261,549 |
Average monthly owner cost (with/mortgage) | $1,365 |
Average rent | $980 |
Source: US Census; htps://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
Average income | $81,610 |
Average household size | 3.18 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 63.9% |
Percent disabled | 10.4% |
Percent with health coverage | 92.0% |
Average travel time to work | 22.6 minutes |
Percent workers using public transportation | 1.0% |
Percent veterans | 5.3% |
Percent foreign born | 18.4% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 10.6% |
Source US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
Total consumer expenditures per household | $68,016.74 |
Alcoholic beverages | $532.03 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $320.21 |
Beer consumed away from home | $89.37 |
Wine consumed away from home | $46.26 |
Apparel & services | $2,004.86 |
Men’s apparel | $385.05 |
Women’s apparel | $656.89 |
Children’s apparel | $320.60 |
Boys’ apparel | $107.80 |
Girls’ apparel | $121.82 |
Footwear | $456.73 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $3,434.46 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $350.35 |
Dining out – Lunch | $1,078.05 |
Dining out – Dinner | $1,588.00 |
Education | $1,394.36 |
Entertainment / recreation | $2,913.43 |
Club membership fees | $213.29 |
Dating services | $0.66 |
Pet food | $224.01 |
Pet services | $62.63 |
Food consumed at home | $4,741.95 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $619.83 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $482.94 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $940.56 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $1,054.16 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $457.50 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,644.46 |
Health care | $5,200.26 |
Medical services | $989.74 |
Nonprescription drugs | $126.43 |
Household Services | $1,874.64 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $56.07 |
Lawn and garden services | $399.20 |
Housekeeping services | $169.84 |
PC repair | $6.09 |
Housing | $21,440.46 |
Home improvements | $2,391.31 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $4,389.90 |
Phone services | $1,613.69 |
Water | $696.29 |
Life and other insurance | $382.99 |
Pensions and social security | $7,432.53 |
Personal care products and services | $828.95 |
Hair care products | $100.86 |
Personal care products | $355.20 |
Local transportation | $7,806.49 |
Gasoline | $2,068.48 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $1,047.95 |
Travel | $2,027.90 |
Airline fares | $505.70 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $24.48 |
Lodging on trips | $542.49 |
Food and drink on trips | $490.73 |
Entertainment on trips | $173.18 |
Source US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN KERN COUNTY (home to BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA)
% with any debt in collections | 39% |
Average debt in collections | $1,775 |
% with medical debt in collections | 21% |
Average medical debt in collections | $794 |
% with student loan debt | 12% |
Average student loan debt | $13,978 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $147 |
% with auto debt | 32% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (217)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 10,847 | 6.1% |
February 2019 | 10,064 | 5.7% |
March 2019 | 9,889 | 5.7% |
April 2019 | 8,355 | 4.8% |
May 2019 | 7,834 | 4.4% |
June 2019 | 9,454 | 5.3% |
July 2019 | 10,822 | 6.1% |
August 2019 | 10,519 | 5.7% |
September 2019 | 9,130 | 5.0% |
October 2019 | 9,096 | 4.9% |
November 2019 | 8,621 | 4.7% |
December 2019 | 8,389 | 4.7% |
January 2020 | 10,220 | 5.7% |
February 2020 | 9,804 | 5.5% |
March 2020 | 12,527 | 7.2% |
April 2020 | 28,642 | 16.8% |
May 2020 | 28,758 | 16.9% |
June 2020 | 28,576 | 16.4% |
July 2020 | 28,052 | 2.0% |
August 2020 | 21,903 | 12.6% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.ls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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