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Oleander Sunset

California · Bakersfield · 16,229 residents · 2.323 sq mi
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The short version

Oleander Sunset has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,233. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $222,229. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the Bakersfield median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Oleander Sunset; 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 31.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,229
Population density
6,986 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,233
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,437
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,229
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,190
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.1%
70.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(2,688)
Black12.6%(2,037)
Hispanic / Latino60.5%(9,812)
Asian4.5%(725)
Other6%(967)
Diversity Score73.2%(11,882)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(2,688)
Black12.6%(2,037)
Hispanic / Latino60.5%(9,812)
Asian4.5%(725)
Other6%(967)
Diversity Score73.2%(11,882)
Diversity Score
73
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Foreign born
16.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oleander Sunset, Bakersfield, California?

Oleander Sunset, Bakersfield, California has about 16,229 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oleander Sunset, Bakersfield, California?

The typical household in Oleander Sunset, Bakersfield, California earns about $43,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oleander Sunset, Bakersfield, California expensive?

In Oleander Sunset, Bakersfield, California, the median home is worth about $222,229, and the typical rent is about $1,190 a month.

How educated are people in Oleander Sunset, Bakersfield, California?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Oleander Sunset, Bakersfield, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oleander Sunset, Bakersfield, California?

About 36.7% of people in Oleander Sunset, 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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