Population 11,311 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oakridge
Household size in Oakridge
| Period | Oakridge | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.12 | 3.27 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.30 | 3.34 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.17 | 3.28 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.05 | 3.26 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Oakridge is a place of big households: 4.05 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 4.12, as it has nationally. Few Bakersfield neighborhoods have larger households: only two of 38.
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 Oakridge
| Period | Oakridge | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5 | 31.8 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.1 | 32.2 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 25.5 | 33.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.5 | 33.9 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.5, Oakridge is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 26.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Oakridge
| Period | Oakridge | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 18.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 18.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 16.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 17.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Oakridge: 22.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Oakridge
Renters in Oakridge
| Period | Oakridge | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9% | 38.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.0% | 42.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.8% | 41.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.4% | 39.9% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +21.5 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Oakridge: 56.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About half of owners (50.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the south. The renter share is up 21.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Oakridge
| Period | Oakridge | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 8.9% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −3.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Oakridge than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Bakersfield area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 Oakridge
| Period | Oakridge | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Oakridge was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the Bakersfield area overall, where the median home dates to 1986. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the west.
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 Oakridge
| Period | Oakridge | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $929 | $968 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $989 | $1,061 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,192 | $1,163 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,172 | $1,610 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$242 | +$643 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Oakridge pays $1,172 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $242 a month since 2006–10, up 26%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only three of Bakersfield's 38 neighborhoods have 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 Oakridge
Bachelor's degrees in Oakridge
| Period | Oakridge | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 14.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 15.3% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 16.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 20.5% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Oakridge: 5.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Bakersfield neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
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 Oakridge
| Period | Oakridge | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.6% | 70.3% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 48.3% | 72.3% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 52.3% | 73.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 52.2% | 77.2% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly half of adults in Oakridge never finished high school, well above the national share: only 52.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only two of Bakersfield's 38 neighborhoods have 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 Oakridge
| Period | Oakridge | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 11.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 13.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 8.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Oakridge: 13.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Few Bakersfield neighborhoods have higher unemployment: only three of 38. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Oakridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge | 4.05 | 30.5 | 22.1% | 56.4% | 6.5% | 1976 | $1,172 | 5.4% | 52.2% | 13.6% |
| Tyner Homes | 3.68 | 26.8 | 29.4% | 30.0% | 2.3% | 2004 | $2,038 | 9.8% | 73.5% | 8.7% |
| Hillcrest-Bakersfield | 3.00 | 36.7 | 19.5% | 37.4% | 6.8% | 1959 | $1,397 | 14.8% | 74.3% | 7.4% |
| Bakersfield Country Club | 3.19 | 33.8 | 25.5% | 20.1% | 5.9% | 1968 | $1,610 | 13.5% | 81.9% | 9.9% |
| East Bakersfield | 3.38 | 27.1 | 35.5% | 81.6% | 5.6% | 1970 | $1,094 | 6.1% | 50.3% | 14.1% |
| Lakeview-Bakersfield | 3.61 | 27.4 | 35.7% | 67.0% | 9.2% | 1972 | $1,140 | 7.9% | 45.8% | 8.8% |
| Casa Loma | 3.66 | 24.6 | 28.6% | 65.4% | 8.5% | 1977 | $961 | 9.0% | 56.7% | 8.2% |
| College Heights Baker Street | 3.08 | 27.9 | 25.4% | 79.6% | 4.7% | 1972 | $1,235 | 6.7% | 52.6% | 4.8% |
| La Cresta-Alta Vista | 2.97 | 38.7 | 19.6% | 40.4% | 5.1% | 1952 | $1,355 | 18.1% | 83.3% | 4.8% |
| Oleander Sunset | 2.87 | 30.8 | 24.7% | 71.0% | 4.9% | 1960 | $1,203 | 14.1% | 71.1% | 14.1% |
| Homaker Park | 2.80 | 38.0 | 23.8% | 68.7% | 9.2% | 1977 | $1,181 | 9.4% | 77.6% | 8.6% |
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 Oakridge. 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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