Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Bakersfield, TX

The map below shows majority race by area in Bakersfield, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Bakersfield racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Bakersfield, TX map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Bakersfield overall is hispanic, making up 64.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 25.3%. There are more hispanic people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the north places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Bakersfield
Race
Bakersfield, TX Population
White
25.3%
Hispanic
64.6%
Black
0.0%
Asian
5.1%
Native American
5.0%
Other
0.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Bakersfield, TX Population
White
25.3%
Hispanic
64.6%
Black
0.0%
Asian
5.1%
Native American
5.0%
Other
0.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Bakersfield, TX

The map below shows diversity in Bakersfield. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.

Bakersfield, TX map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Bakersfield Diversity Score

88

With a diversity score of 88 out of 100, Bakersfield is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Bakersfield's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Bakersfield.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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