As of 2025 the population of Kern County Regional Data is 925,105. The population is expected to grow to 939,606 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.31%.
The median age of Kern County Regional Data residents is 34.
The diversity index of Kern County Regional Data is 85.6, 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 $95,566 and projected to be $111,898 in 2030. Per capita income is $30,082, projected to be $35,639 in 2030. 2.73% of households – 25,236 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $896,071 and the average disposable income is $72,184.
There are 310,060 housing units in Kern County Regional Data; 175,563 are owner-occupied, 114,607 are rented, and 19,890 are vacant. The average home value is $391,810, with 23,982 homes built in 2010 or later, and 13,196 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 26,834 businesses in Kern County Regional Data, employing 305,805 workers and pulling from a labor force of 351,806 age 16 and above. 22,261 workers commute into Kern County Regional Data from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
327,952 residents both live and work in/around Kern County Regional Data. The average travel time is 23.9 minutes. 2.24% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.32% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 278,306 drive alone, 41,814 carpool, and 2,179 take public transportation. 7,359 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 21,993 residents work from home.
169,133 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 49,371 have associates degrees, 79,049 have bachelor’s degrees, and 40,112 hold a graduate or professional degree.
