East Bakersfield is a CDP located in Kern County California. East Bakersfield has a 2024 population of 12,546. East Bakersfield is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 22.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,254 in 2020.
The average household income in East Bakersfield is $44,171 with a poverty rate of 39.46%. The median age in East Bakersfield is 27 years: 27.4 years for males, and 25.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Bakersfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,727 | 45.55% |
| Other race | 2,592 | 24.98% |
| Two or more races | 2,146 | 20.68% |
| Black or African American | 531 | 5.12% |
| Native American | 322 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,928 | 3.46 | 13.7 | 86.3 |
| Married | 1,057 | 3.67 | 27.4 | 72.6 |
| Female | 1,012 | 4.42 | 4.1 | 95.9 |
| Non Family | 601 | 1.35 | 8.7 | 91.3 |
| Male | 258 | 3.78 | 7.4 | 92.6 |
3.88
Average Family Size
3.46
Average Household Size
13.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,215 | 22.49% |
| Associates Degree | 78 | 1.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 118 | 2.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 0.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,702 | 31.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,512 | 27.99% |
| Some College | 730 | 13.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,705 | 2,202 | 122 |
| Other Race | 1,403 | 685 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 1,267 | 532 | 27 |
| White | 468 | 321 | 22 |
| Native American | 249 | 67 | 18 |
| Black | 209 | 150 | 0 |
| Asian | 59 | 59 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,597 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,168 | $36,352 | $25,227 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,621 | $28,092 | $22,480 |
| Overall | $29,223 | $33,828 | $23,570 |
| Some College | $31,544 | $34,655 | $17,976 |
$29,223
Average Earnings
$33,828
Average Male
$23,570
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
34.2% of East Bakersfield residents speak only English, while 65.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 65.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,601 | 2,773 | 32.24% |
| Other | 2,592 | 1,300 | 50.15% |
| White | 1,196 | 905 | 75.67% |
| Multiple | 2,103 | 540 | 25.68% |
| Black | 531 | 396 | 74.58% |
| Native | 322 | 152 | 47.2% |
| Asian | 59 | 16 | 27.12% |
39.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.6%
Male Poverty Rate
46.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Bakersfield is White, with 75.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Bakersfield is Multiple, with 25.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 49.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 28.48% |
| High School | 23.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.27% |
| Female Employed | 26.21% |
| Male Employed | 19.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,380 | $46,252 |
| Households | $36,039 | $44,171 |
| Married Families | $56,719 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,891 | $28,480 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
32.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
69
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 1.74% |
| Native American | 18 | 6.69% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.59%
Born in East Bakersfield
71.59%
Native Born
28.41%
Foreign Born
21.01%
Non Citizen
7.4%
Naturalized
71.59% of East Bakersfield residents were born in the United States, with 64.59% having been born in California. 21.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,546 | 896 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 11,650 | 896 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 10,754 | -271 | -2.46% |
| 2021 | 11,025 | 771 | 7.52% |
| 2020 | 10,254 | 0 | 0% |