Population 3,690 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Seven Oaks
Household size in Seven Oaks
| Period | Seven Oaks | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 3.27 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 3.34 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 3.28 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 3.26 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Seven Oaks average 2.58 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. Only two of Bakersfield's 38 neighborhoods have smaller households.
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 Seven Oaks
| Period | Seven Oaks | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2 | 31.8 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.6 | 32.2 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.7 | 33.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.9 | 33.9 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +2.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 51.9, Seven Oaks is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 46.2 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Seven Oaks has the oldest population of any Bakersfield neighborhood.
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 Seven Oaks
| Period | Seven Oaks | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 18.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 18.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 16.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 17.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 1.7% of households in Seven Oaks, well below the national share of 11.6%. Seven Oaks has the lowest share of single-parent households of any Bakersfield neighborhood.
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 Seven Oaks
Renters in Seven Oaks
| Period | Seven Oaks | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 38.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 42.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 41.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 39.9% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 10.2% of households in Seven Oaks rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly six in ten owners (56.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Bakersfield neighborhood has a lower 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 Seven Oaks
| Period | Seven Oaks | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 1.7% | 9.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 8.9% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −3.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.7% of homes in Seven Oaks are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Compared with other Bakersfield neighborhoods, Seven Oaks has a lower vacancy rate than most.
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 Seven Oaks
| Period | Seven Oaks | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1998 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Seven Oaks has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2000, versus 1980 nationally. Compared with other Bakersfield neighborhoods, Seven Oaks has newer homes than most.
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 Seven Oaks
| Period | Seven Oaks | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,992 | $968 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,991 | $1,061 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,162 | $1,163 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,340 | $1,610 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,348 | +$643 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Seven Oaks pays $3,340 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 25.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Seven Oaks has the highest rents of any Bakersfield neighborhood.
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 Seven Oaks
Bachelor's degrees in Seven Oaks
| Period | Seven Oaks | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.4% | 14.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.6% | 15.3% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.7% | 16.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.1% | 20.5% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Seven Oaks is highly educated: nearly two-thirds of adults 25 and older (64.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Seven Oaks has the highest share of college graduates of any Bakersfield neighborhood.
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 Seven Oaks
| Period | Seven Oaks | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 70.3% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 72.3% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 73.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 77.2% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Seven Oaks: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Seven Oaks has the highest share of high school graduates of any Bakersfield neighborhood.
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 Seven Oaks
| Period | Seven Oaks | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.9% | 11.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.7% | 13.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 8.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Seven Oaks has been strong: just 1.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Seven Oaks has the lowest unemployment rate of any Bakersfield neighborhood. 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).
Seven Oaks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Oaks | 2.58 | 51.9 | 1.7% | 10.2% | 4.7% | 2000 | $3,340 | 64.1% | 95.1% | 1.0% |
| Seven Oaks at Grand Island | 3.58 | 36.9 | 4.2% | 18.4% | 8.2% | 2007 | $2,701 | 58.6% | 93.1% | 1.5% |
| Tevis Ranch | 3.11 | 36.0 | 25.6% | 17.1% | 3.5% | 1994 | $2,019 | 34.2% | 93.3% | 5.5% |
| Haggin Oaks | 2.67 | 31.5 | 12.7% | 63.5% | 4.9% | 1994 | $2,241 | 39.4% | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| The Oaks | 2.93 | 37.8 | 16.5% | 37.0% | 6.9% | 1990 | $2,207 | 32.1% | 89.4% | 10.1% |
| Terra Vista | 3.66 | 29.6 | 15.3% | 31.0% | 5.4% | 2007 | $1,953 | 29.0% | 91.5% | 6.3% |
| Laurelglen | 2.96 | 33.5 | 14.7% | 42.5% | 5.0% | 1984 | $1,648 | 29.7% | 86.4% | 8.8% |
| Stockdale Greens | 2.69 | 35.5 | 19.7% | 55.0% | 1.6% | 1978 | $1,809 | 36.3% | 91.4% | 8.7% |
| Artisan | 3.38 | 31.4 | 14.3% | 19.3% | 3.6% | 2006 | $2,161 | 24.4% | 87.4% | 13.0% |
| Sagepointe | 3.23 | 29.0 | 39.2% | 64.5% | 4.2% | 1976 | $1,600 | 11.3% | 72.9% | 14.5% |
| Silver Creek | 3.33 | 31.1 | 13.4% | 25.9% | 3.4% | 1995 | $1,730 | 20.4% | 85.3% | 8.1% |
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 Seven Oaks. 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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