Kern County, California
CA · FIPS 06029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 915,075 | — | #63 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,210 | -6.6% | #1,184 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.7 years | -15.9% | #3,090 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $338,300 | +20.0% | #465 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,300 | +11.8% | #421 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | +51.7% | #2,581 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kern County has a population of 915,075, making it the #63 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.7 years, which is 15.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Kern County is $70,210, ranking #1,184 out of 3,222 counties — 6.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.1% and unemployment stands at 8.6%.
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The median home value in Kern County is $338,300 (+20.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,300/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.1%.
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92.2% of residents in Kern County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.
About Kern County, California
Kern County, California has a total population of 915,075, making it the 63rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kern County is 32.7 years, which is 15.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kern County is $70,210, which ranks #1,184 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6%.
The median home value in Kern County is $338,300, 20.0% above the national median. Renters in Kern County pay a median gross rent of $1,300 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kern County, 18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.
Kern County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (29.6%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.1%).
All data for Kern County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.