Demographics & People — East Bakersfield, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,377 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~12,800 |
| Median Age | 26.6 |
| Total Households | 2,928 |
| Family Households | 2,327 |
| Average Household Size | 3.46 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,727 |
| Black or African American | 531 |
| Asian | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,677 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 8,761 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 8,654 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 8,255 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,352 |
| American | 361 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 227 |
| German | 172 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 114 |
| Hispanic: Spaniard | 101 |
| Subsaharan African | 92 |
Language
| English Only | 3,314 |
| Spanish | 6,333 |
| Population 5+ | 9,690 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 78 |
| Population 18+ | 6,618 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| 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 East Bakersfield, California.