Kern County, California
Total Population: 910,433
County Seat: Bakersfield
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
77.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
18.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
8.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.