Bakersfield

Bakersfield, a city located in Kern County, California, had a population of 410,647 in 2022. In 2021, the median age was 31.3 years, and the median income was $31,767. Bakersfield's unemployment rate stood at 6.1% in 2023. Additionally, in 2021, 35.2% of the population was classified as obese, 15.9% reported binge drinking, and 15.6% were smokers.