Demographics in Bakersfield, CA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

408,366

Male

202,079

49.5%

Female

206,287

50.5%

Median Age

31.9

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

46.9%

Black

6.2%

Hispanic

53.6%

Asian

7.8%

Two or More

20.6%

Other

17.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

14.1%

High School or Higher

29.7%

Foreign Born

19.9%

Veterans

3.2%

Married

36.2%

Avg Household Size

3.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bakersfield, CA has a population of 408,366 with a median age of 31.9. The racial makeup is 46.9% White, 53.6% Hispanic, 6.2% Black, 7.8% Asian. About 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 19.9%.