Statistics for Kern County
Latest official figures for Kern County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 927,068 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 32.7 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 11,588 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 7,266 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 12.52 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 7.85 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 8.4 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 18.6 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 70,210 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 63,069.7 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 4.6 % | 2024 |