As of 2026 the population of Kern County Regional Data is 927,061. The population is expected to grow to 942,523 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.33%.
The median age of Kern County Regional Data residents is 34.
The diversity index of Kern County Regional Data is 85.5, meaning that there is a 86% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Kern County Regional Data is $100,127 and projected to be $111,971 in 2031. Per capita income is $32,254, projected to be $36,526 in 2031. 3.12% of households – 28,929 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $928,112 and the average disposable income is $75,193.
There are 316,944 housing units in Kern County Regional Data; 180,022 are owner-occupied, 116,983 are rented, and 19,939 are vacant. The average home value is $416,821, with 31,342 homes built in 2010 or later, and 12,728 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 26,430 businesses in Kern County Regional Data, employing 317,130 workers and pulling from a labor force of 356,584 age 16 and above. 23,355 workers commute into Kern County Regional Data from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
331,644 residents both live and work in/around Kern County Regional Data. The average travel time is 24.4 minutes. 2.36% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.54% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 279,407 drive alone, 40,811 carpool, and 1,299 take public transportation. 7,917 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 26,632 residents work from home.
173,360 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 50,727 have associates degrees, 82,298 have bachelor’s degrees, and 40,902 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
