93301 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 93301, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

93301 is a zip code in Kern County, California, which covers Bakersfield, with a total population of 14,004 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 93301 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 93301.

The estimated population of people living in 93301 is 14,004, with a median age of 28.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 93301 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,004
+10.93%
+13.44%
2020
12,624
+2.43%
-
2019
12,325
+2.47%
-
2018
12,028
 -2.57% -
2017
12,345
 - -

Population of 93301 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 93301 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
34.1%
42.1%
 -19.00%
Black/African American
18.4%
9.8%
 +87.76%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
40.7%
37.9%
 +7.39%
Asian
1.7%
5.1%
 -66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.2%
4.6%
 -8.70%
Other
0.7%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 93301 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 93301 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 93301 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 93301 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 28.6 -4.98% 26.6 -1.12% 30.9 -5.21%
2020 30.1 -0.33% 26.9 -2.54% 32.6 -0.91%
2019 30.2 -1.95% 27.6 -3.5% 32.9 +2.81%
2018 30.8 -4.64% 28.6 -9.21% 32 -2.44%
2017 32.3 - 31.5 - 32.8 -

The median age of the 93301 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 93301 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,354 +23.87% 1,161 +13.64% 1,685 1,244
10 to 19 526 +51.43% 631 +84.61% 825 1,187
20 to 29 925 +13.02% 1,107 +11.4% 1,026 1,233
30 to 39 983 3.07% 822 +32.11% 954 1,117
40 to 49 613 +17.12% 560 +11.35% 650 603
50 to 59 556 -27.55% 807 -23.58% 408 615
60 to 69 581 -33.37% 620 +23.92% 393 773
70+ 409 +37.77% 690 +8.58% 547 744

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 93301 zip code is $31,992.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 93301.

  • Under 25
    $30,693.00
  • 25 to 44
    $32,516.00
  • 45 to 64
    $56,979.00
  • 65 and over
    $27,130.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 93301 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 93301, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 93301 is currently $55,724.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.68% of households in 93301 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 93301 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    40.64%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.97%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.18%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.42%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.71%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.41%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.68%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 93301 is $21,763.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 93301 by the total population of 93301.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 93301 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 93301 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.81%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.46%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8.23%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 93301 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 93301 zip over the age of 16 is 9,530.

Of those people, a total of 53.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 93301 is 44.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 93301 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 467 25.70% 50.80%
20 to 24 years 1,381 78.40% 26.50%
25 to 29 years 878 74.00% 18.50%
30 to 34 years 1,030 85.60% 19.20%
35 to 44 years 1,604 64.00% 15.40%
45 to 54 years 1,154 67.40% 6.60%
55 to 59 years 559 46.50% 7.70%
60 to 64 years 472 29.40% 5.00%
65 to 74 years 1,222 11.90% 6.80%
75 years and over 763 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 93301. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,042 50.10% 8.00%
Black or African American 1,625 75.40% 30.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 195 75.90% 7.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 22 100.00% 0.00%
Other 1,865 47.10% 20.80%
Two or more races 780 40.60% 35.30%
Hispanic or Latino 3,756 46.50% 17.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,494 50.20% 8.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 93301 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 93301 is 4,236, with median earnings of $27,895.00.

Women in 93301 are earning approximately 62.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,236 $27,895.00
Male 2,118 $34,416.00
Female 2,118 $21,617.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 93301 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 435 $64,665.00
Business and Financial 215 $66,458.00
Computer and Mathematical 53 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 52 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $0.00
Community and Social Service 32 $39,605.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 147 $65,536.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 112 $21,146.00
Healthcare Practitioners 265 $19,093.00
Healthcare Support 356 $21,438.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $0.00
Law Enforcement 28 $91,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 333 $14,317.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 157 $23,843.00
Personal Care and Service 95 $17,125.00
Sales 393 $23,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 541 $19,526.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 330 $62,308.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 57 $33,173.00
Production 130 $47,083.00
Transportation and Material Moving 113 $58,125.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 93301 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 93301.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 301 $66,734.00 134 $49,211.00
Business and Financial 72 $138,194.00 143 $58,882.00
Computer and Mathematical 53 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00 31 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00 22 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 29 $76,477.00 118 $53,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 104 $21,146.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 76 $19,875.00 189 $7,159.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 356 $21,438.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 31 $0.00
Law Enforcement 28 $91,250.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 157 $14,544.00 176 $12,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 57 $28,403.00 100 $12,269.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 95 $17,125.00
Sales 179 $42,356.00 214 $13,284.00
Office and Administrative Support 111 $26,838.00 430 $16,667.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 22 $0.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 310 $67,250.00 20 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 57 $33,173.00 0 $0.00
Production 130 $47,083.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 100 $59,750.00 13 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,190 households in 93301, with an average household size of 2.61 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,721 families living in the 93301 zip code with an average family size of 3.51 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 93301:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,029 364 1,328 2,469
Average Household Size 3.44 2.98 3.92 1.5
Total Families 1,029 364 1,328 0
Average Household Size 3.44 2.8 3.77 0

Poverty

Of the 2,721 families living in 93301, 37.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 93301:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,892 housing units in 93301.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,190 88.09%
Vacant 702 11.91%

56.45% of the total 5,892 housing units in 93301 are rental units. This is approximately 3,326 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,755 are occupied by the owner - or 29.79% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 93301 is $950.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 93301 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    109
  • Less than $500
    378
  • $500 to $999
    1,641
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    925
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    138
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    173
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    26
  • $3,000 or more
    45

Property Value

The median value of a property in 93301 is $190,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 93301 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    285
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    226
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    236
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    181
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    361
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    378
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    74
  • $1,000,000 or more
    14

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 93301. The chart below shows the number of properties in 93301 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    792
  • 1940 to 1949
    679
  • 1950 to 1959
    841
  • 1960 to 1969
    287
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,148
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,042
  • 1990 to 1999
    314
  • 2000 to 2009
    350
  • 2010 to 2013
    439
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 93301 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    799
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,720
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,274
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    397

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 93301 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 93301 that commute to work in a particular way.

19 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 93301.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    60
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    951
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    619
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    946
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    526
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    187
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    282
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    46
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    103
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    73
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    38
  • 90 or more minutes
    112

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 93301 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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