Kernville, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
688
Population
54/sq mi density
$49,489
Median Income
$46,434 per capita
$357,100
Home Value
$336,637 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,489 median income, 23.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$357,100 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
688
Census 2023
Population Density
54
per square mile
Land Area
12.7
square miles (32.8 km²)
Median Age
65.6 yrs
69% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
79.5%
Black
2.6%
Hispanic
7.4%
Asian
2.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
91.9%
Spanish
7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.8%
Veterans
5.5%
8% below US avg (6%)
Disability
16.9%
30% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.0%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.0%
30% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.470
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 688 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 54 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 12.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 65.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 52.6% |
| Female | 47.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
Language
| English Only | 91.9% |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.8% |
| Veterans | 5.5% |
| Disability | 16.9% |
| Health Insurance | 94.0% |
| Uninsured | 6.0% |
| Broadband Access | 84.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.470 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |