With 9,257 people, Stone Meadows is a neighborhood in Bakersfield. The median age is 27.8, younger than the US median of 38.9. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. That is roughly 52% ahead of the Bakersfield median. 30% of people here were born outside the United States. Density works out to 6,772 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Stone Meadows; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,257
Population density
6,772 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
27.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.37 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$122,076
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$36,773
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$384,646
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,216
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.6%
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
4.46 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.1%(1,304)
Black11.1%(1,032)
Hispanic / Latino55.6%(5,148)
Asian17%(1,573)
Other2.2%(200)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.1%(1,304)
Black11.1%(1,032)
Hispanic / Latino55.6%(5,148)
Asian17%(1,573)
Other2.2%(200)
Diversity Score
79
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Stone Meadows, Bakersfield, California?
Stone Meadows, Bakersfield, California has about 9,257 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Stone Meadows, Bakersfield, California?
The typical household in Stone Meadows, Bakersfield, California earns about $122,076 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Stone Meadows, Bakersfield, California expensive?
In Stone Meadows, Bakersfield, California, the median home is worth about $384,646, and the typical rent is about $2,216 a month.
How educated are people in Stone Meadows, Bakersfield, California?
About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Stone Meadows, Bakersfield, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Stone Meadows, Bakersfield, California?
About 7.5% of people in Stone Meadows, Bakersfield, California live below the federal poverty line.
