California Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 915,075 (100%) |
| Population Density | 112 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 59 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $70,210 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,699 |
| Median Home Value | $338,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 306,999 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 171,133 (55.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 113,798 (37.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 22,068 (7.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 284,931 |
| Average Household Size | 3.12 |
| Family Households | 210,851 (74.0%) |
The table below compares Kern County to the other 58 counties and county equivalents in California by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 11 | 82nd |
| Population Density | # 29 | 51st |
| Median Household Income | # 43 | 28th |
| Per Capita Income | # 54 | 9th |
| Diversity Index | # 22 | 63rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE California Census Data Comparison Tool.
