Demographics & People — Bakersfield, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 408,366 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~420,600 |
| Median Age | 32.1 |
| Total Households | 127,626 |
| Family Households | 95,131 |
| Average Household Size | 3.16 |
| Diversity Index | 0.605 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 191,582 |
| Black or African American | 25,095 |
| Asian | 31,730 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 218,809 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 253,402 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 213,891 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 190,982 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 68,688 |
| German | 23,803 |
| English | 21,892 |
| Irish | 18,053 |
| American | 12,383 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 10,079 |
| Italian | 9,160 |
Language
| English Only | 212,585 |
| Spanish | 132,674 |
| Population 5+ | 376,891 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 13,454 |
| Population 18+ | 283,411 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bakersfield, California.