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East Bakersfield

County:
Kern County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.787
State:
California

East Bakersfield is a CDP located in Kern County, California. East Bakersfield has a 2026 population of 12,772. East Bakersfield is currently growing at a rate of 6.67% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in East Bakersfield is $38,644 with a poverty rate of 42.6%. The median age in East Bakersfield is 26.6 years: 27.6 years for males, and 25.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.4 males.

12.8K
Total Population
16,226
Density (mi²)
799 6.67%
Growth

East Bakersfield Population

East Bakersfield Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202612,7727996.67%
202511,9737987.14%

Median Age

Overall: 26.6 years
Female: 25.6 years
Male: 27.6 years

East Bakersfield Adults

There are 6,928 adults, (762 of whom are seniors) in East Bakersfield.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,605 (50.7%)
Male: 5,457 (49.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of East Bakersfield includes 45.38% White, 24.15% other race, 4.89% Black or African American, 4.68% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,02045.38%
Other race2,67124.15%
Two or more races2,23320.19%
Black or African American5414.89%
Native American5184.68%
Asian790.71%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,60832.62%
Other race2,67124.15%
Two or more races2,19619.85%
Native American5184.68%
Black or African American1541.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,41212.76%
Black or African American3873.5%
Asian790.71%
Two or more races370.33%

East Bakersfield Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

East Bakersfield 's average per capita income is $27,459. Household income levels show a median of $38,644. The poverty rate stands at 42.6%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$55,617-
Families$39,122$47,423
Households$38,644$47,061
Non Families$19,732$32,197

$27,459

Average Income

$38,644

Median Household Income

42.6%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)