Bakersfield, CA
Living in Bakersfield
Bikeability20
Walkability11
Commute67
Public Transit19
Affordability52
Public Safety32
Airports12
Hospitals7
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
378kPopulation+46k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black7%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino50%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate26%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$9.1k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$247kMedian Home Value+$1.9k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$923Median Monthly Rent+$152 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bakersfield
United States45
California55
Bakersfield Metro Area66
Kern County66
Property Crime in Bakersfield
United States48
California56
Bakersfield Metro Area76
Kern County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bakersfield
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bakersfield, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bakersfield, CA
St Francis Parish School
1 miles, NE
Noahs Ark Learning Center/Preschool
1 miles, E
Stockdale Christian Schools
1 miles, NW
Agapeland Christian Academy
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Bakersfield, CA
California State University-Bakersfield
4 miles, W
Thomas Aquinas College
64 miles, S
California Institute of the Arts
72 miles, S
Westmont College
72 miles, SW