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Population Review

Kern County, CA — Population & Demographics

Kern County, CA has a population of 910,433. The median household income is $67,660 and the median age is 32.4.

910,433

Population

$67,660

Median Income

$310,600

Median Home Value

32.4

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White49.2%
Black or African American5.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$67,660

Median Household Income

$29,238

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment

Housing

$310,600

Median Home Value

$1,220

Median Rent

59.8%

Homeownership

Education

77.1%

High School+

18.6%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Kern County, CA has a population of 910,433 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Kern County, CA is $67,660.

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