Kern County's estimated 2026 population is 929,488 with a growth rate of 0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kern County is the 11th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 841,365 and has seen a growth of 10.47% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32.7 years
Female: 33.2 years
Male: 32.2 years
There are 653,585 adults, (108,560 of whom are seniors) in Kern County.
Female: 449,510 (49.1%)
Male: 465,565 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Kern County includes 43.93% White, 19.34% other race, 5.28% Asian, 5.1% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 402,035 | 43.93% |
| Two or more races | 227,398 | 24.85% |
| Other race | 177,000 | 19.34% |
| Asian | 48,277 | 5.28% |
| Black or African American | 46,662 | 5.1% |
| Native American | 12,240 | 1.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,463 | 0.16% |
Kern County's average per capita income is $42,429. Household income levels show a median of $70,210. The poverty rate stands at 19.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,108 | $120,736 |
| Families | $77,234 | $101,040 |
| Households | $70,210 | $93,147 |
| Non Families | $39,321 | $58,476 |
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