Population 16,867 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Bakersfield
Household size in East Bakersfield
| Period | East Bakersfield | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.86 | 3.27 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.64 | 3.34 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.55 | 3.28 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.38 | 3.26 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.49 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
East Bakersfield is a place of big households: 3.38 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.86 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in East Bakersfield
| Period | East Bakersfield | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3 | 31.8 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.1 | 32.2 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 24.7 | 33.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 27.1 | 33.9 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
East Bakersfield is young: half of its residents are under 27.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward families with many children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 23.3, mirroring the country. Only two of Bakersfield's 38 neighborhoods are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in East Bakersfield
| Period | East Bakersfield | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3% | 18.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.1% | 18.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 35.2% | 16.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 35.5% | 17.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over a third of households in East Bakersfield (35.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Bakersfield's 38 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in East Bakersfield
Renters in East Bakersfield
| Period | East Bakersfield | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.9% | 38.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 78.4% | 42.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 76.5% | 41.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 81.6% | 39.9% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in East Bakersfield rent: 81.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 10.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Bakersfield neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in East Bakersfield
| Period | East Bakersfield | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 9.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 8.9% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.8 pts | −3.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in East Bakersfield: just 5.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 11.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in East Bakersfield
| Period | East Bakersfield | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
East Bakersfield is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in East Bakersfield
| Period | East Bakersfield | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $699 | $968 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $772 | $1,061 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $818 | $1,163 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,094 | $1,610 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$394 | +$643 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in East Bakersfield pays $1,094 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $394 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 39.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Bakersfield neighborhood has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in East Bakersfield
Bachelor's degrees in East Bakersfield
| Period | East Bakersfield | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 14.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 15.3% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 16.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 20.5% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in East Bakersfield have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 6.1%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.6 points, as it has nationally. Few Bakersfield neighborhoods have a lower share of college graduates: only two of 38.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in East Bakersfield
| Period | East Bakersfield | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1% | 70.3% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 48.6% | 72.3% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 44.1% | 73.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 50.3% | 77.2% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About half of adults in East Bakersfield never finished high school, well above the national share: only 50.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 9.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Bakersfield neighborhood has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in East Bakersfield
| Period | East Bakersfield | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 11.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 13.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 8.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.7 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in East Bakersfield runs well above the national rate: 14.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other Bakersfield neighborhood has higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 10.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
East Bakersfield compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bakersfield | 3.38 | 27.1 | 35.5% | 81.6% | 5.6% | 1970 | $1,094 | 6.1% | 50.3% | 14.1% |
| College Heights Baker Street | 3.08 | 27.9 | 25.4% | 79.6% | 4.7% | 1972 | $1,235 | 6.7% | 52.6% | 4.8% |
| Hillcrest-Bakersfield | 3.00 | 36.7 | 19.5% | 37.4% | 6.8% | 1959 | $1,397 | 14.8% | 74.3% | 7.4% |
| La Cresta-Alta Vista | 2.97 | 38.7 | 19.6% | 40.4% | 5.1% | 1952 | $1,355 | 18.1% | 83.3% | 4.8% |
| Lakeview-Bakersfield | 3.61 | 27.4 | 35.7% | 67.0% | 9.2% | 1972 | $1,140 | 7.9% | 45.8% | 8.8% |
| Oakridge | 4.05 | 30.5 | 22.1% | 56.4% | 6.5% | 1976 | $1,172 | 5.4% | 52.2% | 13.6% |
| Homaker Park | 2.80 | 38.0 | 23.8% | 68.7% | 9.2% | 1977 | $1,181 | 9.4% | 77.6% | 8.6% |
| Bakersfield Country Club | 3.19 | 33.8 | 25.5% | 20.1% | 5.9% | 1968 | $1,610 | 13.5% | 81.9% | 9.9% |
| Casa Loma | 3.66 | 24.6 | 28.6% | 65.4% | 8.5% | 1977 | $961 | 9.0% | 56.7% | 8.2% |
| Oleander Sunset | 2.87 | 30.8 | 24.7% | 71.0% | 4.9% | 1960 | $1,203 | 14.1% | 71.1% | 14.1% |
| Riviera-Westchester | 2.21 | 36.8 | 9.5% | 47.4% | 7.7% | 1957 | $1,387 | 36.1% | 92.4% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up East Bakersfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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