Kern County, CA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$67,660
Per Capita Income
$29,238
Poverty Rate
19.1%
SNAP Recipients
19.0%
Gini Index
0.465
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.5%
$25K–$50K20.6%
$50K–$75K16.4%
$75K–$100K12.6%
$100K–$150K16.4%
$150K–$200K8.0%
$200K+8.4%
The median household income in Kern County, CA is $67,660 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,238. 19.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.465 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).