Biggest sources of immigrants to Bakersfield
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February 9, 2021
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Biggest sources of immigrants to Bakersfield
Nearly 14% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years.
And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration.
Each era of immigration has been met with reductive ideas and resistance, whether the backlash was directed toward the Chinese, Irish, Italians, or Mexicans. Immigration laws have targeted specific groups at various times, stoking intolerance and preventing people from truly joining American society. Over time, however, as laws changed to be more equitable and immigrants found their footings, we have reaped the rewards of innovation in business, music, art, literature, dance, food, societal norms, entertainment, and sports—all while realizing a greater understanding of and respect for different cultures, religions, and ideas.
Stacker compiled a list of the countries most immigrants to Bakersfield come from, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by highest number of foreign-born residents who lived in Bakersfield as of 2019’s five-year estimates.
Keep reading to find out more about the immigrant community in your home city.
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#50. Portugal
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 105
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 171,118
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #44 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 105
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 171,118
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #44 most common country of origin
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#49. Brazil
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 118
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 118
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
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#48. Costa Rica
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 124
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 88,084
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #66 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 124
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 88,084
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #66 most common country of origin
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#47. Bolivia
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 133
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 78,927
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #72 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 133
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 78,927
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #72 most common country of origin
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#46. Israel
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 138
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 135,672
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #50 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 138
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 135,672
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #50 most common country of origin
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#45. Chile
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 146
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 98,945
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #61 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 146
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 98,945
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #61 most common country of origin
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#44. Bangladesh
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 237,288
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #35 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 237,288
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #35 most common country of origin
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#43. Lebanon
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 155
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 121,697
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #52 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 155
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 121,697
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #52 most common country of origin
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#42. France
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 165
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 181,554
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #41 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 165
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 181,554
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #41 most common country of origin
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#41. Fiji
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 169
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 47,004
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #86 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 169
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 47,004
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #86 most common country of origin
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#40. Kenya
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 180
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 141,751
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #48 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 180
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 141,751
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #48 most common country of origin
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#39. Kuwait
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 185
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 33,788
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #102 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 185
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 33,788
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #102 most common country of origin
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#38. Taiwan
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 191
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 381,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #24 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 191
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 381,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #24 most common country of origin
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#37. Italy
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 195
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 195
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
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#36. Laos
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 196
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 181,546
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #42 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 196
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 181,546
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #42 most common country of origin
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#35. Ukraine
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 208
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 208
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
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#34. Jordan
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 227
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 81,155
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #71 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 227
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 81,155
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #71 most common country of origin
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#33. Russia
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 244
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 391,641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #22 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 244
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 391,641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #22 most common country of origin
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#32. Argentina
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 248
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 194,435
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #39 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 248
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 194,435
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #39 most common country of origin
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#31. Cuba
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 249
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 1,289,875
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
- #7 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 249
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 1,289,875
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
- #7 most common country of origin
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#30. Indonesia
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 258
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 96,229
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #62 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 258
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 96,229
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #62 most common country of origin
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#29. Spain
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 264
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 115,113
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #55 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 264
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 115,113
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #55 most common country of origin
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#28. Malaysia
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 267
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 76,521
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #74 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 267
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 76,521
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #74 most common country of origin
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#27. Nicaragua
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 277
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 251,913
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #33 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 277
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 251,913
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #33 most common country of origin
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#26. Cambodia
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 280
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 151,066
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #46 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 280
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 151,066
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #46 most common country of origin
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#25. Pakistan
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 282
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 282
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
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#24. Afghanistan
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 292
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 101,548
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #59 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 292
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 101,548
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #59 most common country of origin
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#23. Burma
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 316
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 147,573
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #47 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 316
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 147,573
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #47 most common country of origin
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#22. Hong Kong
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 334
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 231,275
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #36 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 334
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 231,275
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #36 most common country of origin
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#21. Germany
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 383
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 383
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
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#20. Nigeria
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 400
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 350,272
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #26 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 400
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 350,272
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #26 most common country of origin
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#19. Iran
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 442
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 382,260
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #23 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 442
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 382,260
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #23 most common country of origin
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#18. Egypt
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 457
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 191,452
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #40 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 457
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 191,452
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #40 most common country of origin
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#17. Colombia
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 462
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 462
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
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#16. Syria
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 523
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 95,802
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #63 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 523
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 95,802
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #63 most common country of origin
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#15. Japan
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 527
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 527
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
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#14. Thailand
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 788
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 788
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
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#13. Peru
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 821
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 451,076
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #18 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 821
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 451,076
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #18 most common country of origin
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#12. United Kingdom
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 903
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 903
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
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#11. Honduras
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,031
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,031
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
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#10. Canada
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,164
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,164
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
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#9. South Korea
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,192
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,192
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
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#8. Yemen
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,195
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 54,152
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #82 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,195
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 54,152
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #82 most common country of origin
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#7. China
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,652
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,652
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
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#6. Vietnam
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,849
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,849
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
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#5. Guatemala
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,743
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,743
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
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#4. El Salvador
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 6,960
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 6,960
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
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#3. India
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 8,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.7%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 8,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.7%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
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#2. Philippines
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 11,495
- Percent of foreign born residents: 6.5%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 11,495
- Percent of foreign born residents: 6.5%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
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#1. Mexico
Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 124,486
- Percent of foreign born residents: 70.4%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 124,486
- Percent of foreign born residents: 70.4%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
