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Kerman, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Kerman, California is 16,492 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 391st-largest city in California. The median household income is $57,556, the median home value is $331,500, and the median age is 29.9.

The population has grown 28.3% since 2010 (13,634 → 17,497).

16,492

Population

4927

People / sq mi

$57,556

Median Income

$331,500

Median Home Value

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Kerman covers 3.3 sq mi of land at 4927 people per square mile.

About Kerman, CA

Kerman is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 4.3% of the population. Kerman is a city in California with a population of 16,492.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $57,556, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 23.8%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $331,500, with typical rent around $1,181.

Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 14.5%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (3.9%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

Kerman city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Kerman city had a population of 13,634 in 2010 and 17,497 in 2024, a 28.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 17,497 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.81%.

2024 · 17K20102024
Kerman city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

17,497

Population (2024)

13,634

Population (2010)

17,497

Peak (2024)

1.81%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201013,634
201113,877
201214,285
201314,299
201414,329
201514,412
201614,534
201714,860
201814,987
201915,282
202016,043
202116,433
202216,923
202317,223
202417,497

Race & Ethnicity

White26.2%
Black or African American0.7%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$57,556

Median Household Income

$24,817

Per Capita Income

23.8%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$331,500

Median Home Value

$1,181

Median Rent

50.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

60.3%

High School+

14.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

81.2%

Public Transit

3.9%

Work From Home

23.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

4.3%

Foreign Born

30.9%

Non-English at Home

2.7%

Veterans

11.8%

With Disability

92.2%

Health Insurance

84.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.7%
Agriculture & Mining14.7%
Construction11.3%
Manufacturing6.8%
Public Administration5.8%
Retail Trade5.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate4.7%
Transportation & Warehousing1.7%
Information1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kerman, California has a population of 16,492 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 391st-largest city in California.

The median household income in Kerman, California is $57,556, with 23.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Kerman, California is $331,500, with median monthly rent at $1,181 and a homeownership rate of 50.6%.

The median age in Kerman, California is 29.9 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The population has grown 28.3% since 2010 (13,634 → 17,497).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.