Kern County, California

Total Population: 910,433

County Seat: Bakersfield

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Median Home Value

$310,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,660

Across all households

Median Age

32.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino55.7%
White (Non-Hispanic)30.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)4.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.8%
Two or More Races3.0%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

28.8%

65 Years and Over

11.6%

Male

50.9%

Female

49.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

84.5%

No Health Insurance

7.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

77.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,660

Mean Household Income

$91,401

Per Capita Income

$29,238

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$310,600

Median Rent

$1,220/mo

Total Housing Units

304,481

Owner-Occupied

59.8%

Renter-Occupied

40.2%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Married Couple Households

49.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.4%

Average Household Size

3.15

Broadband Internet Access

89.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 06029.