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Bakersfield city, California

Official LSAD Designation: Bakersfield city • Census GEOID: 0603526 • Kern County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Bakersfield city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $80,540 ±$2,119
Per Capita Income $33,405 ±$840
Poverty Rate 16.3% ±1%
Population Below Poverty Level 66,735 ±3,913
Unemployment Rate 7% ±0.5%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 176,756 ±2,568
Broadband Internet Rate 94% ±0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).