Bakersfield Demographics and Statistics
According to recent United States Census Bureau reports, Bakersfield has grown in recent years. The population is composed of people of many different heritages. Statistics and demographics present some very interesting findings. It is filled with heritage, culture and people from all walks of life.
Bakersfield, CA
| People QuickFacts | Bakersfield | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population, 2006 estimate | 308,392 | 36,457,549 | |
| Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 | 26.7% | 7.6% | |
| Population, 2000 | 247,057 | 33,871,648 | |
| Persons under 5 years old, percent, 2000 | 8.8% | 7.3% | |
| Persons under 18 years old, percent, 2000 | 32.7% | 27.3% | |
| Persons 65 years old and over, percent, 2000 | 8.8% | 10.6% | |
| Female persons, percent, 2000 | 51.4% | 50.2% | |
| White persons, percent, 2000 (a) | 61.9% | 59.5% | |
| Black persons, percent, 2000 (a) | 9.2% | 6.7% | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native persons, percent, 2000 (a) | 1.4% | 1.0% | |
| Asian persons, percent, 2000 (a) | 4.3% | 10.9% | |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, percent, 2000 (a) | 0.1% | 0.3% | |
| Persons reporting two or more races, percent, 2000 | 4.4% | 4.7% | |
| Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin, percent, 2000 (b) | 32.5% | 32.4% | |
| Living in same house in 1995 and 2000, pct 5 yrs old & over | 43.9% | 50.2% | |
| Foreign born persons, percent, 2000 | 13.6% | 26.2% | |
| Language other than English spoken at home, pct age 5+, 2000 | 27.1% | 39.5% | |
| High school graduates, percent of persons age 25+, 2000 | 75.9% | 76.8% | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, pct of persons age 25+, 2000 | 19.3% | 26.6% | |
| Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16+, 2000 | 22.2 | 27.7 | |