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Compare Bakersfield to Los Angeles
This post compares Bakersfield, California to Los Angeles, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Bakersfield (city) | Los Angeles (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 372,680 | 3,949,776 |
| Income (median) | $44,447 | $40,932 |
| Home Value (median) | $228,400 | $549,800 |
| White | 68% | 52% |
| Black | 7% | 8% |
| Asian | 7% | 11% |
| With Kids | 45% | 30% |
| Age (median) | 30 | 35 |
| Rentals | 43% | 63% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Bakersfield or Los Angeles?
A: Bakersfield has a much smaller population count than Los Angeles: 372680 compared with 3949776 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Bakersfield or in Los Angeles?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Bakersfield.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Bakersfield or Los Angeles?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Bakersfield.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Los Angeles does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 43% for Bakersfield versus 63% for Los Angeles.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Bakersfield may include: Riverside, Fresno, and Chula-Vista.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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