The population of Bakersfield, CA was estimated to be 419,000 in 2022. The median age of the Bakersfield population is 31.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bakersfield, CA is about 8% lower than the national average. The median household income in Bakersfield is $65,687.
Bakersfield, CA Education
High School Graduate: 31%
Some College: 30%
Associates Degree: 11%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 28%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 62%
High School Graduate: 72%
Some College: 77%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 86%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 8%
High School Graduate: 9%
Some College: 6%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 3%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Bakersfield, CA. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
County: Kern
Bakersfield Job Market
Bakersfield, a large city in south-central California of over 380,000, is known for its oil and agriculture industries. It is part of San Joaquin Valley, a highly productive agricultural region in California. Top industries in Bakersfield include Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Bakersfield is growing rapidly. People like working in Bakersfield because of its low sales tax and affordable housing and land. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are slightly lower in Bakersfield than in the rest of the US, with notable exceptions of higher wages for healthcare and education workers.