Kern County, California
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kern County
- State
- California
- FIPS Code
- 06029
- State FIPS
- 06
- County FIPS
- 029
Geography
- Land Area
- 8134.67 sq mi
- Water Area
- 30.24 sq mi
- Total Area
- 8164.92 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.346629
- Longitude
- -118.729506
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 805,118
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 550,337
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 383,828 | 47.7% |
| Hispanic | 421,294 | 52.3% |
| White | 277,645 | 34.5% |
| Black | 44,153 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 36,574 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,057 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,008 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3,337 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 295,990 | 53.8% |
| Hispanic | 254,347 | 46.2% |
| White | 219,988 | 40.0% |
| Black | 35,434 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 30,700 | 5.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7,819 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 871 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1,858 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 915,075
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $76,251
- Poverty Rate
- 18.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 170,301
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 402,035 | 43.9% |
| Black | 46,662 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 48,277 | 5.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 428,658
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 149,754 | 34.9% |
| Republican | 155,486 | 36.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 87,547 | 20.4% |
| Other | 7,074 | 1.7% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 200,929 | 46.9% |
| Female | 221,067 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 193,478 | 45.1% |
| Hispanic | 181,053 | 42.2% |
| Black | 8,284 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 13,181 | 3.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 188,891
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 109,034 | 56.4% |
| Hispanic | 55,765 | 30.8% |
| Black | 2,791 | 33.7% |
| Asian | 6,365 | 48.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 88,682 | 44.1% |
| Female | 97,679 | 44.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 136,903 (24.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 105,790 (18.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 306,999
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $319,215
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,512
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 7.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.