Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bakersfield, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

188

Median Agei

54.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

99.5%187

Two or More

0.5%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.5%15

High School Diploma

31.6%50

Some College (<1 yr)

3.2%5

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%17

Associate's Degree

3.2%5

Bachelor's Degree

8.2%13

HS or Higher

66.5%

BA or Higher

8.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$97,400

Median Renti

$950

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.6%90

Renter-Occupied

17.4%19

Total Units

146

Homeownership

82.6%

Vacancy Rate

25.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%3

$50K–$100K

60%54

$150K–$200K

20%18

$200K–$300K

10%9

$300K–$500K

2.2%2

$500K–$1M

4.4%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

6.8%10

2000–2009

21.9%32

1990–1999

10.3%15

1980–1989

8.9%13

1970–1979

30.8%45

1960–1969

3.4%5

1950–1959

4.8%7

1939 or earlier

13%19

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

65.1%71

Electricity

17.4%19

Wood

13.8%15

Other

3.7%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,043

Mean Household Incomei

$62,155

Per Capita Incomei

$35,076

Poverty Ratei

19.7%

Unemploymenti

12.4%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%3

$10K–$15K

6.4%7

$25K–$30K

6.4%7

$30K–$35K

3.7%4

$35K–$40K

37.6%41

$40K–$45K

1.8%2

$45K–$50K

0.9%1

$50K–$60K

6.4%7

$60K–$75K

21.1%23

$75K–$100K

1.8%2

$125K–$150K

5.5%6

$150K–$200K

1.8%2

$200K+

3.7%4

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.5%

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

22.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

15(8.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.2%Insured

4.8%Uninsured