Bakersfield Metro Area Population (1950-2026)
The current metro area population of Bakersfield in 2026 is 760,000, a 1.2% increase from 2025.
- The metro area population of Bakersfield in 2025 was 751,000, a 1.35% increase from 2024.
- The metro area population of Bakersfield in 2024 was 741,000, a 1.51% increase from 2023.
- The metro area population of Bakersfield in 2023 was 730,000, a 1.67% increase from 2022.
The full historical dataset is available for download here: Bakersfield Metro Population | Historical Data | 1950-2026.