Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA

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2022 Population

167,622

0.0989% 1-year decline

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Laphonza Butler

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

30.2

3.42% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

28.4%

1.88% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$49,479

7.34% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$241,500

18.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

58,364

1.94% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA had a population of 168k people with a median age of 30.2 and a median household income of $49,479. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA declined from 167,788 to 167,622, a −0.0989% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,097 to $49,479, a 7.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA are White (Hispanic) (32.5%), Other (Hispanic) (23%), White (Non-Hispanic) (20.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (12%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.17%).

52.4% of the households in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.5% of the residents in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA are Bakersfield College (7,937 degrees awarded in 2022), Milan Institute-Bakersfield (199 degrees), and Lyle's College of Beauty (118134) (62 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA was $241,500, and the homeownership rate was 46.7%.

Most people in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA borders Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Southeast) PUMA, CA, Kern County (East)--Ridgecrest, Arvin, Tehachapi & California City Cities PUMA, CA, Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northwest) & Rosedale PUMA, CA, and Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Southwest) PUMA, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA is home to a population of 168k people, from which 86.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 20.9% of Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (35k people).

In 2022, there were 1.42 times more White (Hispanic) residents (54.5k people) in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 38.5k Other (Hispanic) and 34.6k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA are Spanish (76,703 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (977 households), and Arabic (743 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

84,075

Women

50.1%

83,577

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 167,652 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

86.5%

2022 Citizenship

86%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 86.5% of Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA was 86%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA

White (Hispanic)
54.5k ± 4.12k
Other (Hispanic)
38.5k ± 3.81k
White (Non-Hispanic)
34.6k ± 2.18k

69.1%

Hispanic Population

116k people

69.1% of the people in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA are hispanic (116k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
26,812 ± 3,685 people
El Salvador
1,952 ± 1,078 people
Guatemala
1,166 ± 835 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 26,812 Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA residents, followed by El Salvador with 1,952 and Guatemala with 1,166.

Foreign-Born Population

20.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

35k people

21.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

35.6k people

As of 2022, 20.9% of Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA residents (35k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA was 21.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
76,703 households (49.5%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
977 households (0.63%)
Arabic
743 households (0.479%)

52.4% of the households in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA was Spanish. 49.5% of the households in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,425 ± 294
Gulf War (2001-)
791 ± 231
Gulf War (1990s)
529 ± 149

Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA employs 58.4k people. The largest industries in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA are Farming (6,303 people), Construction (4,710 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,355 people), and the highest paying industries are Other consumer goods rental ($181,072), Construction, & mining & oil & gas field machinery manufacturing ($124,124), and Specialized design services ($121,729).

Males in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,797. The income inequality in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,370

Women

45.1%

30,888

Men

54.9%

The workforce of Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA in 2020 was 56,258 people, with 45.1% woman, and 54.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA.

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Occupations

58.4k

2022 Value

1.94%

1 Year growth

± 1.94%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 1.94%, from 57.3k employees to 58.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (6,361 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,084 people), and Personal care aides (1,994 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58.4k

2022 Value

1.94%

1 Year growth

± 1.94%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 1.94%, from 57.3k employees to 58.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA, are Farming (6,303 people), Construction (4,710 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,355 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,706

Median earning men ± $1,206

$26,104

Median earning women ± $999

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($84,867), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,539), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,142).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,077), Public Administration ($35,417), and Manufacturing ($34,375).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Laphonza Butler

Senator from California

Assumed office on October 3, 2023
Appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA awarded 8,198 degrees. The student population of Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 11,763 male students and 15,632 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (5,467 and 66.8%), followed by White (1,667 and 20.4%), Asian (423 and 5.17%), and Two or More Races (308 and 3.76%).

The largest universities in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Bakersfield College (7,937 and 96.8%), Milan Institute-Bakersfield (199 and 2.43%), and Lyle's College of Beauty (118134) (62 and 0.756%).

The most popular majors in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (4,509 and 55%), General Psychology (394 and 4.81%), and General Biological Sciences (326 and 3.98%).

The median tuition cost in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA for a public four year colleges is $1,380 for in-state students and $9,510 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 27,395 students enrolled in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA, 42.9% men and 57.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 19,582 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
394 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
326 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
2,464 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA was General Psychology with 394 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bakersfield College
7,937 degrees awarded
Milan Institute-Bakersfield
199 degrees awarded
Lyle's College of Beauty (118134)
62 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bakersfield College with 7,937 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 3,011 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA, which is 0.58 times less than the 5,187 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 5,467 degrees mean that there were 3.28 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,667 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($50) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,125) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 2.74% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.62% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (36.3k), Primary Education (32.1k), and Secondary Education (29.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA was $241,500 in 2022, which is 0.857 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $204,500 to $241,500, a 18.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA is 46.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA is $49,479. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA was Santa Clara County (Southwest)--Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $222,873, followed by Santa Clara County (Northwest)--Palo Alto City & Los Altos Hills Town PUMA, CA and Contra Costa County (South)--San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $206,924 and $199,849.

Housing

Property

$241,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,766

$23,809

Median Property Taxes

±$1,207

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

46.7%

Homeownership

2022

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 46.7% of the housing units in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA was Santa Clara County (Southwest)--Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $222,873, followed by Santa Clara County (Northwest)--Palo Alto City & Los Altos Hills Town PUMA, CA and Contra Costa County (South)--San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $206,924 and $199,849.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,479

Median Household Income

± $3,069

51k

Number of Households

± 1,966

In 2022, the median household income of the 51k households in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA grew to $49,479 from the previous year's value of $46,097.

The following chart displays the households in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.444

2022 Wage GINI in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA

In 2022, the income inequality in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.07% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (77.2%)
Carpooled (13.4%)
Worked At Home (5.82%)

In 2022, 77.2% of workers in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.4%) and those who worked at home (5.82%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.83% of the workforce in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA (47.1k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91% of the population of Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 27.2% on employee plans, 48.6% on Medicaid, 7.33% on Medicare, 7.19% on non-group plans, and 0.64% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1234 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.484% decrease from the previous year (1240 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1102 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 236 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

1,234 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,234 patients per year. This represents a 0.484% decrease from the previous year (1,240 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in California in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.7% under 18 years, 23.1% between 18 and 34 years, 32.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.05%

Uninsured

27.2%

Employer Coverage

48.6%

Medicaid

7.33%

Medicare

7.19%

Non-Group

0.64%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA declined by 1.99% from 9.23% to 9.05%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kern County (Central)--Bakersfield City (Northeast) PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.