Kern County, CA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
910,433
Male
463,861
50.9%
Female
446,572
49.1%
Median Age
32.4 yrs
Avg Household Size
3.2
Foreign Born
19.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher11.4%
High School or Higher28.4%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
3.6%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
14.0%
Married
35.9%
Kern County, CA has a population of 910,433 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 32.4 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 49.2% of the population. 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 19.7% of residents are foreign-born.