Kern County's estimated 2025 population is 907,958 with a growth rate of -0.32% 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 7.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Kern County includes 49.21% White, 17.87% other race, 5.16% Black or African American, 5.08% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 448,046 | 49.21% |
| Two or more races | 194,073 | 21.32% |
| Other race | 162,739 | 17.87% |
| Black or African American | 46,946 | 5.16% |
| Asian | 46,219 | 5.08% |
| Native American | 10,938 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,472 | 0.16% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Kern County's average per capita income is $41,241. Household income levels show a median of $67,660. The poverty rate stands at 19.05%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,342 | $118,844 |
| Families | $75,186 | $99,668 |
| Households | $67,660 | $91,401 |
| Non Families | $37,994 | $57,705 |
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