Bakersfield
City in Kern County, California
Bakersfield is a city in Kern County, California, with 403,455 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 404 ft (123 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Old Stine, 0.6 miles SW.
- 403,455residents (2020 Census)
- 404 ftelevation · 123 m
- 150.4 sq miland area · 389.6 km²
- 2,682 / sq mipopulation density
- 93304main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Bakersfield
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.
Bakersfield's population in the 2020 Census was 403,455, making it the 47th-most populous city in the United States and the 9th-most populous in California. The Bakersfield–Delano Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Kern County, had a 2020 census population of 909,235, making it the 62nd largest metropolitan area in the United States.
Bakersfield is a significant hub for both agriculture and energy production. Kern County is California's most productive oil-producing county and the fourth most productive agricultural county by value in the United States. Industries in and around Bakersfield include natural gas and other energy extraction, mining, petroleum refining, distribution, food processing, and corporate regional offices. The city is the birthplace of the country music genre known as the Bakersfield sound.
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- Median household income
- $80,540
- Median home value
- $371,700
- Median rent
- $1,472/mo
- Median age
- 32.1
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Bakersfield had 403,455 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 403,455 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,682 per sq mi (1,036 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bakersfield at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 403,455 (2020) |
| Land area | 150.43 sq mi (389.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.46 sq mi (3.79 km²) |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3532° N, 119.0379° W |
| ZIP codes | 93304, 93301, 93305, 93309, 93312 |
| Official website | visitbakersfield.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0603526 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bakersfield
- Old Stine0.6 mi SW
- Benton Park0.7 mi SE
- Casa Loma2.3 mi E
- Olde Stockdale2.4 mi W
- Cottonwood3.0 mi E
- Rexland Acres4.0 mi SE
- La Cresta4.1 mi NE
- East Bakersfield4.1 mi NE
- Potomac Park4.2 mi E
- Hillcrest4.8 mi E
- Greenacres5.0 mi NW
- Oildale5.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Bakersfield
What county is Bakersfield in?
Bakersfield is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Bakersfield, CA?
403,455 people lived in Bakersfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bakersfield, CA?
The main ZIP code is 93304. Other ZIP codes: 93301, 93305, 93309, 93312.
What is the elevation of Bakersfield?
404 feet (123 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bakersfield?
Old Stine (0.6 mi), Benton Park (0.7 mi), Casa Loma (2.3 mi), Olde Stockdale (2.4 mi), Cottonwood (3.0 mi).
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