Bakersfield Country Club, California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Bakersfield Country Club is a small community located in California, within Kern County. The total population is 1,707. It ranks as the 929th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bakersfield Country Club is 37.7 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.9 years. With 28.5% of the population under 18, Bakersfield Country Club has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bakersfield Country Club is $102,266. This is 3% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 27% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.8%. This is 88% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $396,800. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 63% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bakersfield Country Club is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (59.9% vs 33.8%).

Education

30.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bakersfield Country Club, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.