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Lakeview

California · Bakersfield · 9,564 residents · 1.302 sq mi
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Lakeview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,161. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $195,112. At a median age of 26.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Bakersfield median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Lakeview; 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 26.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,564
Population density
7,346 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
26.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,161
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$14,754
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction32.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,112
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,111
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.7%
67.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic8.2%(781)
Black10.2%(974)
Hispanic / Latino78.1%(7,471)
Asian0.9%(82)
Other2.7%(256)
Diversity Score46.5%(4,447)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.2%(781)
Black10.2%(974)
Hispanic / Latino78.1%(7,471)
Asian0.9%(82)
Other2.7%(256)
Diversity Score46.5%(4,447)
Diversity Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
46.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Foreign born
35.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
23.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
73.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeview, Bakersfield, California?

Lakeview, Bakersfield, California has about 9,564 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeview, Bakersfield, California?

The typical household in Lakeview, Bakersfield, California earns about $39,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeview, Bakersfield, California expensive?

In Lakeview, Bakersfield, California, the median home is worth about $195,112, and the typical rent is about $1,111 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeview, Bakersfield, California?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeview, Bakersfield, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeview, Bakersfield, California?

About 39.9% of people in Lakeview, 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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