Kern County Summary

Life in Kern County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Kern County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Kern County:

  • The population in Kern County is 906,883.

  • The median home value in Kern County is $336,410.

  • The median income in Kern County is $63,883.

  • The median rent in Kern County is $1,161.

  • The unemployment rate in Kern County is 8.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Kern County is 19.3%.

  • The average high in Kern County is 78.7° and there are 26.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Kern County

List Of Cities & Towns in Kern County

Bakersfield, CA Population 404,321

Delano, CA Population 50,498

Oildale, CA Population 34,796

Ridgecrest, CA Population 28,118

Wasco, CA Population 26,317

Rosamond, CA Population 20,654

Shafter, CA Population 20,162

Arvin, CA Population 19,613

Rosedale, CA Population 19,174

California City, CA Population 15,002

McFarland, CA Population 13,971

Lamont, CA Population 13,715

Tehachapi, CA Population 12,855

Golden Hills, CA Population 9,892

Taft, CA Population 7,414

Bear Valley Springs, CA Population 5,598

Greenacres, CA Population 4,562

Greenfield, CA Population 4,417

Ford City, CA Population 4,357

Mojave, CA Population 3,865

Lake Isabella, CA Population 3,514

Weedpatch, CA Population 2,788

Frazier Park, CA Population 2,719

Edwards AFB, CA Population 2,694

Weldon, CA Population 2,602

Boron, CA Population 2,469

Stallion Springs, CA Population 2,396

China Lake Acres, CA Population 2,385

South Taft, CA Population 2,370

Bodfish, CA Population 2,320

Wofford Heights, CA Population 2,267

Pine Mountain Club, CA Population 2,195

Lost Hills, CA Population 1,754

Taft Heights, CA Population 1,638

Maricopa, CA Population 1,217

Buttonwillow, CA Population 1,148

North Edwards, CA Population 1,086

Squirrel Mountain Valley, CA Population 1,071

Inyokern, CA Population 922

Lebec, CA Population 913

Kernville, CA Population 836

Lake of the Woods, CA Population 729

Fuller Acres, CA Population 717

Onyx, CA Population 645

Valley Acres, CA Population 610

Mountain Mesa, CA Population 572

Dustin Acres, CA Population 529

Derby Acres, CA Population 416

Keene, CA Population 404

Edmundson Acres, CA Population 335

Smith Corner, CA Population 316

Mexican Colony, CA Population 302

Cherokee Strip, CA Population 173

Tupman, CA Population 150

Mettler, CA Population 122

Ada , CA Population 94

McKittrick, CA Population 93

Randsburg, CA Population 65

Fellows, CA Population 62

Map Of Kern County

Kern County, CA Weather

  • The average high in Kern County is 78.7°.

  • There are 76.95 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 26.2 inches of rain each year with 0.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 8:29 hours of sun each day in Kern County.

StatKern County
Mean High78.7
Nice Days76.95
Rainfall26.2
Snowfall0.7
Sunny_hours8:29
78.7°
Average High
26.2
Inches of Rain

Kern County Photos

Arvin Kern Countyc California
Source: Public Domain
Wildflower Festival
Source: Public Domain
Arvin Cruiser
Source: Public Domain
Downtownbakersfield
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY-SA 2.5
Dense Tule Fog In Bakersfieldc California
Source: Wikipedia User | CC-BY-SA-3.0
Ca Bakersfield Foxtheater
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0

Kern County Demographics

Population over time in Kern County

The current population in Kern County is 906,883. The population has increased 2.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 905,644 1.5%
2021 892,458 0.5%
2020 887,641 -

Gender in Kern County

  • Kern County is 48.8% female with 442,789 female residents.

  • Kern County is 51.2% male with 464,093 male residents.

Female
48.8% (442,789)
Male
51.2% (464,093)
Gender Kern County CA USA
Female 48.8% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 51.2% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Kern County

Kern County is:

  • 31.5% White with 285,219 White residents.

  • 4.9% African American with 44,199 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 3,429 American Indian residents.

  • 4.8% Asian with 43,481 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 1,044 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 3,313 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 24,493 Two Or More residents.

  • 55.3% Hispanic with 501,705 Hispanic residents.

White
31.5% (285,219)
African American
4.9% (44,199)
American Indian
0.4% (3,429)
Asian
4.8% (43,481)
Hawaiian
0.1% (1,044)
Other
0.4% (3,313)
Two Or More
2.7% (24,493)
Hispanic
55.3% (501,705)

Table: Kern County By Race

Race Kern County CA USA
White 31.5% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 4.9% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 4.8% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 55.3% 39.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Kern County, California

  • 5.4% of households in Kern County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.1% of households in Kern County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Kern County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Kern County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Kern County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Kern County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Kern County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Kern County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Kern County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Kern County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.4% (48,782)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.1% (46,171)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.3% (75,560)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.4% (85,505)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.9% (107,630)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.6% (150,879)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.6% (113,924)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.7% (141,974)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.3% (66,531)
$200,000 or more
7.7% (69,923)
Income Kern County CA USA
Less than $10,000 5.4% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.1% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.3% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.4% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.9% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.6% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.7% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.3% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.7% 17.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Kern County for adults over 25

  • 12.0% of adults in Kern County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Kern County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Kern County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Kern County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Kern County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Kern County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Kern County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Kern County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Kern County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
12% (108,825)
9-12th Grade
11% (99,757)
High School / GED
27% (244,858)
Some College
23% (208,583)
Associate's Degree
8% (72,550)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (108,825)
Master's Degree
5% (45,344)
Professional Degree
1% (9,068)
Doctorate Degree
1% (9,068)
Education Kern County CA USA
< 9th Grade 12% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 7% 6%
High School / GED 27% 20% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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