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Bakersfield is a city in and the county seat of Kern County, California, United States. It covers about 142 square miles (370 km2) near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley and the Central Valley region. Bakersfield's population is approximately 365,000, making it the ninth-most populous city in California and the 52nd-most populous city in the nation. The Bakersfield–Delano Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Kern County, had a 2010 census population of 839,631, making it the 62nd largest metropolitan area in the United States. The more built-up urban area that includes Bakersfield and areas immediately around the city, such as East Bakersfield, Oildale and Rosedale, has a population of approximately 464,000. The city is a significant hub for both agriculture and oil production. Kern County is the most productive oil producing county, and the fourth most productive agricultural county (by value) in the United States. Industries include natural gas and other energy extraction, aerospace, mining, petroleum refining, manufacturing, distribution, food processing, and corporate regional offices. The city is also the birthplace of the country music genre known as the Bakersfield sound.

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Sweet people all around

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They invite to church, whole family, and neighbors speaks, polite, and friendly.

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Bakersfield is somewhat age friendly because they have transportation such as buses that can get those who are unable to drive anymore to locations such as the grocery store, hair salon, and bank.

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Bakersfield is a community that is fairly age-friendly with programs for older individuals to participate in, senior transportation, discounts, etc. I have been challenged, however, in trying to get a job at age 61. I am in good health and active, with a Bachelor's Degree, but it seems that when I reach the interview stage on jobs I have applied for, I get passed over. I have never been without a job, so this is a new experience for me.

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VERY QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD RESPECTIVELY COLLEGE COMMUNITY

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