93304 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 93304, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

93304 is a zip code in Kern County, California, which covers Bakersfield, with a total population of 49,647 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 93304 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 93304.

The estimated population of people living in 93304 is 49,647, with a median age of 29.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 93304 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
49,647
+5.81%
-2.24%
2020
46,922
 -4.47% -
2019
49,115
 -1.72% -
2018
49,976
 -1.6% -
2017
50,787
 - -

Population of 93304 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 93304 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
17%
20.4%
 -16.67%
Black/African American
7.8%
11.4%
 -31.58%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
71%
63.8%
 +11.29%
Asian
2.2%
2.8%
 -21.43%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
1%
 +40.00%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 93304 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 93304 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 93304 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 93304 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 29.7 -1.33% 28.9 -0.34% 30.2 -2.89%
2020 30.1 +3.08% 29 +3.94% 31.1 +2.64%
2019 29.2 -0.34% 27.9 -0.71% 30.3 -1.94%
2018 29.3 +0.34% 28.1 +0.72% 30.9 +0.32%
2017 29.2 - 27.9 - 30.8 -

The median age of the 93304 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 93304 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 4,939 -13.35% 4,678 -4.67% 4,266 4,397
10 to 19 4,238 -14.18% 3,702 +4.02% 3,653 3,813
20 to 29 4,476 -4.36% 3,937 +16.71% 4,278 4,576
30 to 39 3,417 -1.36% 3,508 -8.12% 3,346 3,214
40 to 49 2,802 -20.88% 2,869 -7.09% 2,237 2,628
50 to 59 2,737 -16.78% 2,711 +13.14% 2,299 3,062
60 to 69 1,615 +40.68% 2,259 -7.89% 2,353 2,071
70+ 1,286 +8.25% 1,613 +26.14% 1,380 2,074

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 93304 zip code is $45,563.00.

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 93304.

  • Under 25
    $41,579.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,062.00
  • 45 to 64
    $49,397.00
  • 65 and over
    $27,083.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 93304 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 93304, 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 93304 is currently $59,707.00.

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.

2.34% of households in 93304 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 93304 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.33%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.33%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.15%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.33%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.41%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.34%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 93304 is $19,259.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 93304 by the total population of 93304.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 93304 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 93304 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
    3.99%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.62%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.11%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.53%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10.76%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 93304 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 93304 zip over the age of 16 is 36,491.

Of those people, a total of 58.70% 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 93304 is 52.20%.

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 93304 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,973 32.40% 39.00%
20 to 24 years 4,341 73.80% 11.20%
25 to 29 years 4,513 78.30% 25.10%
30 to 34 years 4,005 79.60% 6.30%
35 to 44 years 5,517 78.00% 5.20%
45 to 54 years 4,576 65.60% 4.30%
55 to 59 years 2,688 58.20% 7.50%
60 to 64 years 2,532 40.20% 1.70%
65 to 74 years 3,163 19.60% 1.80%
75 years and over 2,183 0.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 93304. 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 17,159 58.10% 9.10%
Black or African American 2,928 52.30% 11.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 538 56.90% 7.20%
Asian 901 55.30% 6.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 76 21.10% 37.50%
Other 10,271 62.50% 10.30%
Two or more races 4,618 57.60% 19.70%
Hispanic or Latino 24,568 63.00% 11.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,283 48.10% 8.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 93304 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 93304 is 19,064, with median earnings of $29,703.00.

Women in 93304 are earning approximately 78.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 19,064 $29,703.00
Male 10,425 $33,007.00
Female 8,639 $25,915.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 93304 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 980 $48,734.00
Business and Financial 239 $31,201.00
Computer and Mathematical 202 $35,878.00
Architecture and Engineering 162 $29,831.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 86 $50,625.00
Community and Social Service 257 $46,033.00
Legal 164 $39,041.00
Educational and Library 615 $33,507.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 158 $32,969.00
Healthcare Practitioners 575 $57,760.00
Healthcare Support 1,063 $23,311.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 577 $25,599.00
Law Enforcement 104 $44,924.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,297 $17,302.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 964 $25,514.00
Personal Care and Service 311 $11,861.00
Sales 1,968 $27,536.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,382 $31,263.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1,075 $20,989.00
Construction and Extraction 2,132 $36,427.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 921 $38,211.00
Production 754 $37,933.00
Transportation and Material Moving 901 $35,313.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 93304 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 93304.

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 511 $47,528.00 469 $51,250.00
Business and Financial 82 $44,583.00 157 $30,513.00
Computer and Mathematical 184 $35,811.00 18 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 97 $73,194.00 65 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $0.00 52 $46,100.00
Community and Social Service 117 $43,542.00 140 $49,000.00
Legal 0 $0.00 164 $39,041.00
Educational and Library 194 $34,087.00 421 $32,917.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 75 $34,922.00 83 $26,298.00
Healthcare Practitioners 181 $86,367.00 394 $54,660.00
Healthcare Support 109 $12,159.00 954 $23,910.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 284 $19,821.00 293 $26,102.00
Law Enforcement 71 $51,490.00 33 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 498 $15,850.00 799 $18,444.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 409 $29,028.00 555 $21,934.00
Personal Care and Service 30 $26,154.00 281 $11,528.00
Sales 1,092 $29,125.00 876 $22,252.00
Office and Administrative Support 424 $38,821.00 1,958 $29,730.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 814 $21,046.00 261 $20,896.00
Construction and Extraction 2,132 $36,427.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 825 $38,352.00 96 $17,041.00
Production 658 $38,293.00 96 $29,643.00
Transportation and Material Moving 753 $35,402.00 148 $22,434.00

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 15,219 households in 93304, with an average household size of 3.24 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 10,621 families living in the 93304 zip code with an average family size of 3.87 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 93304:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,381 1,756 3,484 4,598
Average Household Size 3.99 3.94 4.35 1.25
Total Families 5,381 1,756 3,484 0
Average Household Size 3.97 3.33 3.97 0

Poverty

Of the 10,621 families living in 93304, 19.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 93304:

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 16,257 housing units in 93304.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 15,219 93.62%
Vacant 1,038 6.38%

52.59% of the total 16,257 housing units in 93304 are rental units. This is approximately 8,550 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,454 are occupied by the owner - or 39.70% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 93304 is $1,008.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 93304 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
    215
  • Less than $500
    697
  • $500 to $999
    3,514
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,420
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    747
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    128
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    21
  • $3,000 or more
    23

Property Value

The median value of a property in 93304 is $179,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 93304 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    202
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    537
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    922
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,463
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,908
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    299
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    76
  • $1,000,000 or more
    47

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 93304. The chart below shows the number of properties in 93304 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,749
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,572
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,951
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,433
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,691
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,016
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,062
  • 2000 to 2009
    638
  • 2010 to 2013
    145
  • 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 93304 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,755
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,858
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,419
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,187

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 93304 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 93304 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 93304.

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
    258
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,466
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,900
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,348
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,823
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    915
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,703
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    142
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    335
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    331
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    434
  • 90 or more minutes
    481

Summary

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