Population 7,748 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Park Stockdale
Household size in Park Stockdale
| Period | Park Stockdale | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 3.27 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 3.34 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 3.28 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 3.26 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Park Stockdale average 2.71 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the Bakersfield area as a whole, where it has 3.26 people. Household size has dropped from 2.85 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 Park Stockdale
| Period | Park Stockdale | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8 | 31.8 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.6 | 32.2 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.9 | 33.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.2 | 33.9 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.2, Park Stockdale is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 32.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the south.
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 Park Stockdale
| Period | Park Stockdale | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 18.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 18.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 16.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 17.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head 23.1% of households in Park Stockdale, well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Park Stockdale
Renters in Park Stockdale
| Period | Park Stockdale | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.6% | 38.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 62.0% | 42.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.9% | 41.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.3% | 39.9% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Park Stockdale: 57.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over a third of owners (34.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.8 points, 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 Park Stockdale
| Period | Park Stockdale | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 9.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 8.9% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −3.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Park Stockdale: just 4.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 Park Stockdale
| Period | Park Stockdale | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Park Stockdale is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, 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 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
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 Park Stockdale
| Period | Park Stockdale | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $958 | $968 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $886 | $1,061 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,036 | $1,163 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,446 | $1,610 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$488 | +$643 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Park Stockdale costs $1,446 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $488 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the center.
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 Park Stockdale
Bachelor's degrees in Park Stockdale
| Period | Park Stockdale | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 14.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 15.3% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 16.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 20.5% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Park Stockdale: 17.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
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 Park Stockdale
| Period | Park Stockdale | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.0% | 70.3% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.2% | 72.3% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.5% | 73.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.9% | 77.2% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Park Stockdale never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Still, the rate is higher than in the Bakersfield area overall (77.2%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Park Stockdale
| Period | Park Stockdale | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 11.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 13.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 8.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Park Stockdale: 9.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Park Stockdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Stockdale | 2.71 | 34.2 | 23.1% | 57.3% | 4.6% | 1971 | $1,446 | 17.3% | 83.9% | 9.7% |
| Oleander Sunset | 2.87 | 30.8 | 24.7% | 71.0% | 4.9% | 1960 | $1,203 | 14.1% | 71.1% | 14.1% |
| Stockdale Greens | 2.69 | 35.5 | 19.7% | 55.0% | 1.6% | 1978 | $1,809 | 36.3% | 91.4% | 8.7% |
| Benton Park | 3.63 | 28.3 | 25.3% | 46.3% | 6.5% | 1959 | $1,379 | 10.8% | 68.6% | 11.0% |
| Riviera-Westchester | 2.21 | 36.8 | 9.5% | 47.4% | 7.7% | 1957 | $1,387 | 36.1% | 92.4% | 3.4% |
| Sagepointe | 3.23 | 29.0 | 39.2% | 64.5% | 4.2% | 1976 | $1,600 | 11.3% | 72.9% | 14.5% |
| Spice Tract | 3.33 | 29.8 | 19.3% | 40.1% | 8.5% | 1977 | $1,565 | 13.0% | 80.8% | 5.2% |
| Laurelglen | 2.96 | 33.5 | 14.7% | 42.5% | 5.0% | 1984 | $1,648 | 29.7% | 86.4% | 8.8% |
| Haggin Oaks | 2.67 | 31.5 | 12.7% | 63.5% | 4.9% | 1994 | $2,241 | 39.4% | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| Homaker Park | 2.80 | 38.0 | 23.8% | 68.7% | 9.2% | 1977 | $1,181 | 9.4% | 77.6% | 8.6% |
| Lakeview-Bakersfield | 3.61 | 27.4 | 35.7% | 67.0% | 9.2% | 1972 | $1,140 | 7.9% | 45.8% | 8.8% |
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 Park Stockdale. 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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