Bakersfield-Delano California Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Bakersfield-Delano California metro area was $49,854 in 2017, the latest figures available. Bakersfield median household income is $21,951 lower than the median California household income and $10,482 less than the US median household income. 2018 metro income data (including Bakersfield median household income) will be released in September of 2019. Median family and per capita income for Bakersfield-Delano are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Bakersfield California
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $60,336 | +2.51% | +8.49% |
| California | $71,805 | +3.77% | +11.86% |
| Bakersfield | $49,854 | -2.20% | +0.96% |
Trends in Bakersfield, CA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Bakersfield is $49,854. Real median household income peaked in 2007 at $55,827 and is now $5,973 (10.70%) lower. From a post peak low of $49,106 in 2012, real median household income for Bakersfield has now grown by $748 (1.52%).
Real Median Household Income: Bakersfield, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Bakersfield
| Date | US | California | Bakersfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,336 | $71,805 | $49,854 |
| 2016 | $58,856 | $69,196 | $50,976 |
| 2015 | $57,709 | $66,737 | $53,123 |
| 2014 | $55,613 | $64,191 | $49,381 |
| 2013 | $55,072 | $63,441 | $49,411 |
| 2012 | $54,948 | $62,389 | $49,106 |
| 2011 | $55,162 | $62,573 | $49,397 |
| 2010 | $56,388 | $65,020 | $51,293 |
| 2009 | $57,519 | $67,494 | $54,251 |
| 2008 | $59,382 | $69,645 | $51,055 |
| 2007 | $60,135 | $71,048 | $55,827 |
| 2006 | $59,051 | $69,037 | $52,536 |
Bakersfield Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Bakersfield was $53,277 in 2017. Compared to the median California family income, Bakersfield median family income is $28,732 lower. As with the median household income data, 2018 family income data for Bakersfield will be released in September of 2019.
Real Median Family Income for Bakersfield California
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $73,891 | +1.79% | +8.17% |
| California | $82,009 | +3.78% | +11.42% |
| Bakersfield | $53,277 | -4.26% | +0.14% |
Trends in Bakersfield, CA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Bakersfield is $53,277. Real median family income peaked in 2007 at $60,096 and is now $6,819 (11.35%) lower. From a post peak low of $52,872 in 2012, real median family income for Bakersfield has now grown by $405 (0.77%).
Real Median Family Income: Bakersfield, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Bakersfield
| Date | US | California | Bakersfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $73,891 | $82,009 | $53,277 |
| 2016 | $72,591 | $79,023 | $55,647 |
| 2015 | $70,627 | $76,133 | $57,625 |
| 2014 | $68,313 | $73,604 | $53,203 |
| 2013 | $67,488 | $71,906 | $54,733 |
| 2012 | $66,880 | $70,825 | $52,872 |
| 2011 | $67,126 | $71,518 | $54,290 |
| 2010 | $68,289 | $73,778 | $55,663 |
| 2009 | $69,958 | $76,779 | $58,156 |
| 2008 | $72,321 | $79,926 | $56,481 |
| 2007 | $72,500 | $79,979 | $60,096 |
| 2006 | $71,330 | $78,688 | $57,953 |
Bakersfield Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Bakersfield was $21,346 in 2017. Compared to the median California per capita income, Bakersfield median per capita income is $13,700 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2018 per capita income data for Bakersfield will be released in September of 2019.
Real Per Capita Income for Bakersfield California
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $32,397 | +1.88% | +8.20% |
| California | $35,046 | +2.75% | +11.08% |
| Bakersfield | $21,346 | -1.95% | +0.52% |
Trends in Bakersfield, CA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Bakersfield is $21,346. Real per capita income peaked in 2007 at $23,610 and is now $2,264 (9.59%) lower. From a post peak low of $20,648 in 2013, real per capita income for Bakersfield has now grown by $698 (3.38%).
Real Per Capita Income: Bakersfield, California, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Bakersfield
| Date | US | California | Bakersfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,397 | $35,046 | $21,346 |
| 2016 | $31,798 | $34,107 | $21,771 |
| 2015 | $31,019 | $32,682 | $22,530 |
| 2014 | $29,942 | $31,551 | $21,235 |
| 2013 | $29,706 | $31,107 | $20,648 |
| 2012 | $29,221 | $30,314 | $21,112 |
| 2011 | $29,173 | $30,430 | $20,806 |
| 2010 | $29,361 | $30,819 | $21,494 |
| 2009 | $30,246 | $31,937 | $22,151 |
| 2008 | $31,488 | $33,541 | $22,968 |
| 2007 | $31,629 | $33,988 | $23,610 |
| 2006 | $30,795 | $32,875 | $23,318 |
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