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Benton Park

California · Bakersfield · 10,051 residents · 1.507 sq mi
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Benton Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,741. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $256,264. At a median age of 25.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Bakersfield median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Benton Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,051
Population density
6,670 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
25.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,741
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$19,488
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,264
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,432
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.7%
42.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic10.4%(1,047)
Black4.3%(437)
Hispanic / Latino79.7%(8,011)
Asian2%(204)
Other3.5%(352)
Diversity Score43.8%(4,402)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.4%(1,047)
Black4.3%(437)
Hispanic / Latino79.7%(8,011)
Asian2%(204)
Other3.5%(352)
Diversity Score43.8%(4,402)
Diversity Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
22.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton Park, Bakersfield, California?

Benton Park, Bakersfield, California has about 10,051 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton Park, Bakersfield, California?

The typical household in Benton Park, Bakersfield, California earns about $52,741 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton Park, Bakersfield, California expensive?

In Benton Park, Bakersfield, California, the median home is worth about $256,264, and the typical rent is about $1,432 a month.

How educated are people in Benton Park, Bakersfield, California?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Benton Park, Bakersfield, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton Park, Bakersfield, California?

About 29.6% of people in Benton Park, Bakersfield, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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