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Bakersfield
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Bakersfield
Total population
417,461
Median home value
$406,500
24.1%
Bachelor's+
Median income
$82,093
Bakersfield$82k
National$74k
Weather70°F · Mostly Clear
Coordinates35.35°, -119.04°
Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
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Overview
Bakersfield is a city in and the county seat of Kern County, California, United States. The city covers about 151 sq mi (390 km2) near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, which is located in the Central Valley region.
History & geography
Demographics & economy
Median age
32.8
Median home value
$406,500
Housing units
139,391
Poverty rate
15.5%
Unemployment
6.2%
Race & ethnicity
White
39.9%
Black
6.8%
Asian
9%
Hispanic
57.9%
Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.
Geography
Latitude
35.3532
Longitude
-119.0379
Water area
1.46 mi²
Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.
Climate
Current forecast
Tonight
70°F
Mostly Clear
Monday
98°F
Sunny
Monday Night
68°F
Clear
Tuesday
98°F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
68°F
Clear
Wednesday
98°F
Sunny
Forecast for Bakersfield, CA from NOAA NWS API.
Air quality
Industrial & pollution facilities
Natural hazard risk
Health (adults)
Walkability
Amenities nearby
Wildlife & biodiversity
Schools
Earthquake history
Photos
Sights & places nearby
Notable people from here
Geography & sun
Nearby airports
Public attention
Books about this place
Recent natural events nearby
Ground air-quality sensors
Recently spotted species
Nearest stream gauge
Events
Gallery
Sources
- • Wikipedia
- • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
- • NOAA National Weather Service