Kern County GIS Maps
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Kern County, California, has 909,235 residents and covers 8,132.3 square miles. The population grew 8.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Kern County is 06029.
Bakersfield is the county's largest population center. Kern County also includes 47 zip codes, 8 public school districts and 25 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Kern County Trends
- Population
- 909,235▴
- Median Home Value
- $310,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 21,728▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Kern County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Kern County Population
Kern County had 909,235 residents in 2020. That was 8.3% higher than in 2010. Kern County added 247,590 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 112 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Bakersfield, Bakersfield and Bakersfield.
Population Trend in Kern County CA
Kern County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Kern County Zip Codes
Kern County has 47 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Bakersfield (93307), Bakersfield (93306) and Bakersfield (93309). Bakersfield is the largest zip by population, with about 88,338 residents or 10% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 25% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Kern County CA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93307 | Bakersfield | 88,338 | ▴ 6.9% |
| 93306 | Bakersfield | 74,623 | ▴ 15.5% |
| 93309 | Bakersfield | 61,079 | ▴ 4.6% |
| 93312 | Bakersfield | 58,714 | ▴ 3.5% |
| 93313 | Bakersfield | 58,322 | ▴ 33.9% |
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Kern County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Kern County Demographics
Kern County has a median age of 32.4, which makes the county a little younger than California overall. About 28.8% of residents are under 18, while 11.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 34% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 18.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 36.5%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Kern County CA
Median Age
32.4
Under 18
28.8%
Age 65+
11.6%
Bachelor's+
18.6%
Kern County School Districts
Kern County is served by 8 public school districts with 21,728 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Sierra Sands Unified, Tehachapi Unified and Southern Kern Unified. Those three districts account for about 59% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Kern County CA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Sands Unified School District | 4,974 | 22.9% | ▾ -2.9% |
| Tehachapi Unified School District | 4,156 | 19.1% | ▾ -1.5% |
| Southern Kern Unified School District | 3,636 | 16.7% | ▾ -1.3% |
| McFarland Unified School District | 3,282 | 15.1% | ▴ 0.2% |
| Mojave Unified School District | 2,902 | 13.4% | ▴ 2.1% |
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Kern County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Kern County Housing & Real Estate
Kern County has a median home value of $310,600 and a median gross rent of $1,220. About 60% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the California median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $400,995 and homes spent about 47 days on the market.
Kern County Housing Mix
Kern County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Kern County Housing Trends
Kern County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Kern County, CA
Kern County has 25,072 business listings across 1,069 categories. The largest categories in Kern County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (645, 2.6%), Auto Repair (533, 2.1%), and Mexican Restaurants (407, 1.6%). The full Kern County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Kern County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Kern County, CA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 645 | 2.6% |
| Auto Repair | 533 | 2.1% |
| Mexican Restaurants | 407 | 1.6% |
| Gas Stations | 399 | 1.6% |
| Fast Food | 381 | 1.5% |
| Real Estate Agents | 322 | 1.3% |
| Convenience Stores | 312 | 1.2% |
| Medical Offices | 304 | 1.2% |
| Insurance Agencies | 301 | 1.2% |
| Contractors | 284 | 1.1% |
Kern County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| KVPrint | 3D Printing Service | Bakersfield |
| Aegis Treatment Centers | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Bakersfield |
| California State University - Bakersfield Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Bakersfield |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Bakersfield | Accommodation | Bakersfield |
| Williams Group CPA | Accountant | Bakersfield |
| Fit Body Boot Camp Rosedale | Active Life | Bakersfield |
| Bakersfield Acupuncture Clinic | Acupuncture | Bakersfield |
| Bakersfield Links to change | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Bakersfield |
| Adoption Service of Kern County | Adoption Services | Bakersfield |
| Iris Training Academy | Adult Education | Bakersfield |
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Kern County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Kern County Basemaps
Kern County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Kern County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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