Kern County's estimated 2026 population is 934,295 with a growth rate of 0.63% 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 11.05% 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 (49.21%)
Two or more races (21.32%)
Other race (17.87%)
Black or African American (5.16%)
Asian (5.08%)
Native American (1.2%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.16%)
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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