East Bakersfield, CA Demographics

A map of East Bakersfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	9,147	8,299	82.7%	85.1%
White	1,412	701	12.8%	7.2%
Black	387	508	3.5%	5.2%
Asian	79	45	0.7%	0.5%
Multiracial	37	137	0.3%	1.4%
Native American/Other	0	59	0.0%	0.6%

East Bakersfield, California has an estimated population of 11,062, a large increase from the 9,749 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.7% Hispanic, 12.8% White, 3.5% Black, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Bakersfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Bakersfield has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Bakersfield, that probability was 26.7% in 2020 and 29.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Bakersfield is ranked the 470th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Bakersfield was ranked the 499th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Bakersfield's White Population

1,412 residents of East Bakersfield, or 12.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Bakersfield is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. East Bakersfield ranks 1487th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bakersfield's White population has grown by an estimated 101.4%. White residents' share of East Bakersfield's population has increased from 7.2% to 12.8%.

East Bakersfield is more White than neighboring Potomac Park (8.4% White), and Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) (2.9% White). East Bakersfield is less White than neighboring Hillcrest (14.2% White), La Cresta (20.9% White), and Bakersfield Country Club (59.9% White).

East Bakersfield's Black Population

387 residents of East Bakersfield, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Bakersfield is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. East Bakersfield ranks 199th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bakersfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. Black residents' share of East Bakersfield's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.5%.

East Bakersfield is more Black than neighboring Hillcrest (2.3% Black), and Bakersfield Country Club (0% Black). East Bakersfield is less Black than neighboring La Cresta (4.3% Black), Potomac Park (4.8% Black), and Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) (21% Black).

East Bakersfield's Asian Population

79 residents of East Bakersfield, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Bakersfield is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. East Bakersfield ranks 1338th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bakersfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 75.6%. Asian residents' share of East Bakersfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

East Bakersfield is more Asian than neighboring Hillcrest (0% Asian), Potomac Park (0.2% Asian), Bakersfield Country Club (0% Asian), and Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) (0% Asian). East Bakersfield is less Asian than neighboring La Cresta (1.3% Asian).

East Bakersfield's Hispanic Population

9,147 residents of East Bakersfield, or 82.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Bakersfield is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. East Bakersfield ranks 118th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bakersfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. Hispanic residents' share of East Bakersfield's population has decreased from 85.1% to 82.7%.

East Bakersfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Hillcrest (81.2% Hispanic), La Cresta (70% Hispanic), Bakersfield Country Club (30% Hispanic), and Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) (72.3% Hispanic). East Bakersfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Potomac Park (85.5% Hispanic).

East Bakersfield's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Bakersfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Bakersfield is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Bakersfield ranks 1371st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bakersfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Bakersfield's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

East Bakersfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hillcrest (1.2% Native American/Other), La Cresta (2% Native American/Other), Potomac Park (1% Native American/Other), and Bakersfield Country Club (1.2% Native American/Other).

East Bakersfield's Multiracial Population

37 residents of East Bakersfield, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Bakersfield is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. East Bakersfield ranks 1414th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bakersfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.0%. Multiracial residents' share of East Bakersfield's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.3%.

East Bakersfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Potomac Park (0.1% Multiracial). East Bakersfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Hillcrest (1.2% Multiracial), La Cresta (1.5% Multiracial), Bakersfield Country Club (8.9% Multiracial), and Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) (3.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.