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Southgate

California · Bakersfield · 6,768 residents · 1.388 sq mi
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The short version

Southgate has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,714. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $203,164. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Bakersfield median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Southgate; 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 29.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,768
Population density
4,876 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,714
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$18,533
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,164
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,244
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.9%
54.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic9%(608)
Black9.2%(624)
Hispanic / Latino79.6%(5,385)
Asian0.5%(31)
Other1.8%(120)
Diversity Score43.8%(2,961)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9%(608)
Black9.2%(624)
Hispanic / Latino79.6%(5,385)
Asian0.5%(31)
Other1.8%(120)
Diversity Score43.8%(2,961)
Diversity Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
51.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
Female
54.7%
Foreign born
26.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
60.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southgate, Bakersfield, California?

Southgate, Bakersfield, California has about 6,768 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southgate, Bakersfield, California earns about $46,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southgate, Bakersfield, California expensive?

In Southgate, Bakersfield, California, the median home is worth about $203,164, and the typical rent is about $1,244 a month.

How educated are people in Southgate, Bakersfield, California?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Southgate, Bakersfield, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 34.3% of people in Southgate, 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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