Bakersfield, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
408,366
Population
2,718/sq mi density
$77,397
Median Income
$32,956 per capita
$347,300
Home Value
$388,250 Zillow
$1,371
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
557
Violent Crime/100K
2,489 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$77,397 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$347,300 home value, $1,371/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
557 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
408,366
Census 2023
Population Density
2,718
per square mile
Land Area
143.6
square miles (371.9 km²)
Median Age
31.9 yrs
18% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 53.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 7.8% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
46.9%
Black
6.1%
Hispanic
53.6%
Asian
7.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 56.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 42.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
56.4%
Spanish
42.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
19.9%
Veterans
4.6%
23% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.0%
15% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.1%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.9%
8% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.470
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 408,366 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,718 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 143.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 31.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.5% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53.6% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
Language
| English Only | 56.4% |
| Spanish | 42.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 19.9% |
| Veterans | 4.6% |
| Disability | 11.0% |
| Health Insurance | 92.1% |
| Uninsured | 7.9% |
| Broadband Access | 92.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.470 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |