Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield Metro Area industry wages have increased by 22.3% percent since 2001

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Industry wages, from 2001 to 2006, have increased in the Bakersfield Metro Area by a total of 22.3%. This is greater than the growth in industry wages for the State of California and greater than the growth in average industry wages for the United States.

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Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.

Bakersfield Five-Year Industry Employment Change

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Total employment has increased by 14.6 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). These figures are greater than percent in California, which saw a gain of 2.8 percent since 2001 ( 2nd Quarter). The gains were greater than than the gain reported at the US level of 2.6 percent.

The Bakersfield Metro Area: Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Other chemical product and preparation mfg. industry has gone through the largest job growth by percent, increasing by 371.4 percent from 2001 to 2006. This industry in Bakersfield has grow faster than the growth seen in the industry for California, where the industry took a gain of 2.5 percent. The Other chemical product and preparation mfg. industry in Bakersfield outpaced the US in terms of percent growth of industry employment. During this period, the US lost 13.6 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other chemical product and preparation mfg. (371.4 percent gain)
2. ISPs and web search portals (265.5 percent gain)
3. Freight transportation arrangement (158.1 percent gain)
4. Other professional and technical services (150.8 percent gain)
5. Management and technical consulting services (141.3 percent gain)

The Bakersfield Metro Area: Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Taxi and limousine service industry has seen the largest percentage drop in employment, losing 80.9 percent of the jobs from 2001 to 2006. These have declined faster than the industry has seen in the California, where the it saw a loss of 21.6 percent. The losses in the Taxi and limousine service industry in Bakersfield outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US lost 3.6 percent in terms of employment in the Taxi and limousine service industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Taxi and limousine service (80.9 percent decline)
2. Coating, engraving, and heat treating metals (64.5 percent decline)
3. Unclassified (63.2 percent decline)
4. Support activities for air transportation (62.5 percent decline)
5. Wireless telecommunications carriers (55.6 percent decline)

Out of the 171 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each quarter, 59 accounted an for increase in employment during the period and 112 industries reported a drop in employment.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in the Bakersfield Metro Area

The Management of companies and enterprises industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 2,445 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Management of companies and enterprises industry make up 20.7 percent of the total job loss in Bakersfield, CA.

Top 5 Industries
1. Management of companies and enterprises (2,445 jobs lost)
2. Fruit and tree nut farming (2,219 jobs lost)
3. Other crop farming (1,422 jobs lost)
4. Computer systems design and related services (931 jobs lost)
5. Support activities for air transportation (546 jobs lost)

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in the Bakersfield Metro Area

The Support activities for crop production industry has added the most employment with 3,107 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Support activities for crop production industry makes up 8.3 percent of the growth in Bakersfield.

Top 5 Industries
1. Support activities for crop production (3,107 new jobs)
2. Employment services (2,119 new jobs)
3. Building finishing contractors (1,818 new jobs)
4. Limited-service eating places (1,768 new jobs)
5. Architectural and engineering services (1,665 new jobs)

In the Bakersfield, CA metro area, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 27,877 total jobs from 2001 to 2006.

Bakersfield One-Year Industry Employment Change

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Total One-Year Employment Growth in the Bakersfield Metro Area

Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Support activities for crop production industry has grown the most with 718 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Support activities for crop production industry makes up 5.5 percent of the total employment growth in Bakersfield.

Top 5 Industries
1. Support activities for crop production (718 new jobs)
2. Other professional and technical services (620 new jobs)
3. Employment services (561 new jobs)
4. Support activities for mining (551 new jobs)
5. Building equipment contractors (544 new jobs)

Of the 171 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 55 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 116 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

In the Bakersfield, CA metro area, the entire sum of jobs in all of the industries has increased by 9,277 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2005 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.

Total One-Year Employment Decline in the Bakersfield Metro Area

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Fruit and tree nut farming industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 1,170 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in the Fruit and tree nut farming industry make up 28.0 percent of the jobs lost during the period in Bakersfield, CA.

Top 5 Industries
1. Fruit and tree nut farming (1,170 jobs lost)
2. Other schools and instruction (444 jobs lost)
3. Other crop farming (292 jobs lost)
4. Residential mental health facilities (228 jobs lost)
5. Grantmaking and giving services (225 jobs lost)

The Bakersfield Metro Area: One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Other support services industry has witnessed the largest percentage of employment expansion, increasing by 543.8 percent from the 2005 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Bakersfield has grow faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of California, where the industry felt a gain of 6.7 percent. The Other support services industry in Bakersfield outpaced the nation in terms of industry employment growth . During this period, the nation gained 1.2 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other support services (543.8 percent gain)
2. Beverage manufacturing (236.7 percent gain)
3. Other professional and technical services (103.5 percent gain)
4. Wireless telecommunications carriers (90.3 percent gain)
5. Land subdivision (52.8 percent gain)

The Bakersfield Metro Area: One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Other schools and instruction industry has seen the largest percentage drop in employment, losing 64.1 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter) to 2006 (2nd Quarter). These losses have declined faster than the industry sector has gone through in the California, where the it saw a gain of 4.3 percent. The losses in the Other schools and instruction industry in Bakersfield outpaced the United States industry losses overall. During this period, the United States gained 5.7 percent in terms of employment in the Other schools and instruction industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other schools and instruction (64.1 percent decline)
2. Unclassified (55.6 percent decline)
3. Grantmaking and giving services (55.4 percent decline)
4. Coating, engraving, and heat treating metals (38 percent decline)
5. Residential mental health facilities (30.8 percent decline)

The total number of jobs has increased by 4.4 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. This is greater than growth in California, experiencing a gain of 2.1 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. The gains in the area were greater than than the gain felt at the national level of 2 percent.

About: This report is part 1 of 6 in the eCanned.com Industry Analysis Series.

Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.

Income and Poverty in Bakersfield, CA

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The rate of poverty in the Bakersfield, CA Metro has increased by 0.4 percent from the rates reported in the Decennial Census, moving from 20.8 percent to 21.2 percent.

When put side-by-side with other Metros throughout the United States, the Bakersfield metro area can be recognized as having a relatively high rate of poverty among the people, accounting a rate of 20.8 percent with a family income under the 1999 poverty level. The Black or African American race/ethnicity population cohort, has the uppermost poverty rate with 36 percent of the 2000 population living in poverty. People that are of the age Under 5 years have the largest percent of population in poverty in Bakersfield, having 31.8 percent of this demographic group living with incomes under poverty.

The median household income in the area has declined from the inflation-adjusted 2000 income levels. The income level has decreased to $40,224, which represents a 3 percent decline. The Bakersfield, CA MSA, in terms of percentage of decline, ranks 4 of 7 metro area in percent of decline for income levels in the State of California. Bakersfield ranks 210 of 233 metro area when comparing the decline in household income across the nation.

When compared to other Metro Areas throughout the United States, the Bakersfield metro area was reported to have a medium-low median household income of $41,472 (2005 Dollars). This median is 34 percent lower than the median in California of $55,567 and the median household income is 18.5 percent lower than the median in the US, which is $49,133.

Hispanic households in Bakersfield, CA , as reported in 2000, had a median household income of $31,898, which is 23.1 percent less than the reported median household income for all households in the area. The Asian headed households reported median household incomes of $51,612. This household income level is 24.5 percent greater than the reported median for all households in the area. Black or African American headed households had a median household income that was 36.6 percent less than the overall reported level in 2000, with a reported median of $26,312. The households that were headed by an American Indian and Alaska Native individual in Bakersfield had a median income of $31,955, which was 22.9 percent less than the median income level in this area. In Bakersfield, CA White householders had a median income (2005 Dollars) of $45,824 according to the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 10.5 percent greater than the median income in 2000.

As the median household income witnessed a decline during the period of 2000 to 2005 in the Bakersfield, CA metro area, the Race/Ethnicity group that went through the most dramatic decline in the household income level was the Hispanic Race/Ethnicity category. This group experienced a decline of 31.7 percent since the year 2000. The Asian population category was least influenced by the median household income decline in Bakersfield, undergoing a 80.2 percent increase in household income, since the reported levels in 2000.

Datasource: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2000 Decennial Census. 2005 American Community Survey.

Higher Education in the Bakersfield, CA Metro Area

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Since 2000, the Bakersfield metro area has increased in the percent of the population that is over the age of 25 with a BA or Higher. This population cohort has grown by 2.2 percent to a total of 15.8 percent in 2005. According to the American Community Survey, the proportion of the population in 2005 with a BA or Higher is less than the State of California percent of 29.6 and less than the average US percent of 27.2.

In the Bakersfield, CA Metro Area as reported in the American Community Survey of the year 2005, 17.8 percent of the White Alone, 19.8 percent of Black or African American, 36.6 percent of the Asian alone and 5.6 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

From 2000 to 2005, the percent of male population that is highly educated has increased by 2.6 percent. By the year 2005, 16.6 percent of area's male population (+25) achieved a BA or Higher. During the same period, the percent of women (+25) that have earned a BA or higher has increased by a total of 2.4 percent. By the year 2005, a total of 15 percent of the female population having received at least a Bachelors Degree.

Bakersfield, CA Metro Area may to understood as having a less-educated population, with 15.8 percent of the population (+25) having received at least a Bachelors Degree, as reported in the 2005 American Community Survey. The Bakersfield MSA counted a lower percent of highly educated individuals than the State of California's proportion of 29.6 percent and a lower percent than the national average of 27.2 percent.

In 2005, the American Community Survey reported that in the Bakersfield, CA Metro Area, the most common level of education achieved in the area for the male population is the High School Diploma category, with 29.2 percent reaching this education level. The female population in the Bakersfield metro area have attainment on average a lower level of higher education (Bachelors Degree or Higher) than the male population-- 16.6 percent (Men) versus 15 percent (Women). Many of the women in the area achieving a Some College or Associates Degree category, with 29.4 percent of women in the area reaching this education level.

Datasource: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2000 Decennial Census. 2005 American Community Survey.

Demographic Profile for Bakersfield, CA

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The Bakersfield metro area had a population of 756,825 for the year 2005. The total population has increased sharply, since the population in 2000 of 663,789. This growth shows an increase of 14 percent. Bakersfield ranks 6 of 26 MSAs in terms of population growth in California and the metro area ranks 33 of 361 metro areas when calculating the total change in MSA population across the US.

Since the year 2000, a very high number of individuals migrated into the Bakersfield metro area, with 16,713 people migrating in from another country. The international migration into Bakersfield makes up 1.2 percent of the total migration into the State of California. This percent of international migration is very high when analyzed against immigration per population in 2005.

In 2005, the Census Bureau estimated the median age in the Bakersfield metro area to be 29.8 years of age. The median in Bakersfield is less than the median age for the State of California of 34.4. Since the year 2000, the area has witnessed a decline in the median age, when it was 30.6 years old. With 5.9 percent of the 2005 population being comprised of individuals under the age of 18, Bakersfield can be understood as having a relatively high proportion of youths. The working age population group (18-64) has a medium-low representation within the population, making up 60.3 percent of the population within the age category. People 65 years old and older make up 11 percent of the population. When compared to other metro areas in the United States, this represents a medium-low proportion of the population.

The Bakersfield metropolitan statistical area (MSA) has a population that is made of 44.3 percent White, 5.6 percent African American, 3.6 percent Asian, and 44.1 percent Hispanic. The area population base can be described as having a very high level of racial and ethnic diversity, with 53.3 percent minorities. This is less than the State of California percent of 53.4. Since 2000, Bakersfield has increased the level of diversity when 47.7 percent of the people were minorities.

By measuring total land area, the Bakersfield metro area encompasses a total area of 8141 square miles. The land areas has a medium-low average population density of 93 persons per square mile. Other metro areas with similar densities in the US include: -- more densely populated -- Eau Claire (93 per sq. mile ), Williamsport (96 per sq. mile ), Roanoke (97 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Danville (92 per sq. mile ), Charlottesville (90 per sq. mile ), College Station-Bryan (90 per sq. mile ).

Datasource: Population Estimates Program, U.S. Bureau of the Census.

Housing Report for Bakersfield

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Bakersfield recorded a median home value in 2005 of $210,700, according to the American Community Survey. This home value is less than the State of California 2005 median owner-occupied dwelling value of $477,700 and greater than median home value of $167,500 for the United States in the same year.

In Bakersfield, the real estate market was made up of 254,226 housing units in the year 2005. This represents a medium-high growth level in the number housing units, adding all together 19,340 residential units since 2001, or 8.2 percent.

The residential real estate values in Bakersfield, California have increased very sharply from the real estate values reported in 2000. The valuations have increased by $117,400, or 125.8 percent, from their 2000 median values of $93,300.

Bakersfield is made up of a relatively high proportion of residential real estate that is high priced. During the year 2005, the American Community Survey counted that 6.5 percent of owner-occupied dwellings were valued over a half a million dollars.

In the State of California, Bakersfield is positioned 9 of the 26 metro areas in terms of percentage growth in new housing structures. The metropolitan statistical area (msa) ranks 95 of 361, comparing the percentage change in residential real estate in other US MSAs.

There is a fair amount of housing that is affordable in Bakersfield, California. In 2005, 24.6 percent of residential real estate was valued under $125,000.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Bakersfield, California -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

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Educational services is the industry that has seen the largest increase in jobs from the year 2001 to the present in Bakersfield, with an industry growth of 62.5 percent. This is greater than the United States industry change in employment of 13.8 percent. The State of California had changed in sector employment of 13.7 percent, during the time since 2001.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting has a largest number of employees per establishment in Bakersfield MSA, with the industry averaging 55 jobs per place of business. This is greater than the industry's average at the national level of 12 and greater than the California average establishment size of 20 for the Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting industry.

In Bakersfield, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail Trade, and the Health care and social assistance industries are the largest employment industries. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting is the largest employment industry and makes up 21.2 percent of the total MSA employment. This totals 44,986 employees. The Retail Trade and Health care and social assistance industries make up 13 and 9.6 percent of all employment.

Management of companies and enterprises since the year 2001 was faced with the largest loss in employment in the Bakersfield Metropolitan Area. The industry was hit with a loss of 2,441 total jobs during the period, accounting for 49 percent of jobs in the industry. The losses in this industry made up 95.8 percent of all employment losses in the Metro Area.

In Bakersfield, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining and Utilities industries, in terms of United States location quotient, are the most dominant in the region. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector has a United State LQ of 20.18. The percent of employment in the Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector is 20.18 times the percent of the national average, This signifies that Bakersfield specializes in Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting.

A well-paying sector in Bakersfield is the utilities industry with wages that annually pay $68,632. Throughout the MSA since the year 2001, the annual average wages in the industry have grown by 18.7 percent or $10,825. The State of California reflects a similar economic condition in the utilities industry, falling near the top of sectors according to average 2004 industry pay.

Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW).