Kern County, CA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Kern County was 916,108, a 0.41% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Kern County's population was 912,351, an increase of 0.72% compared to a population of 905,828 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Kern County, CA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Kern County increased by 252,621. In this period, the peak population was 916,108 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 663,487 - -
2001 674,548 11,061 1.67%
2002 690,146 15,598 2.31%
2003 708,305 18,159 2.63%
2004 728,087 19,782 2.79%
2005 750,114 22,027 3.03%
2006 771,350 21,236 2.83%
2007 787,573 16,223 2.1%
2008 799,959 12,386 1.57%
2009 809,046 9,087 1.14%
2010 841,365 32,319 3.99%
2011 848,651 7,286 0.87%
2012 854,392 5,741 0.68%
2013 862,727 8,335 0.98%
2014 869,837 7,110 0.82%
2015 876,548 6,711 0.77%
2016 881,094 4,546 0.52%
2017 887,316 6,222 0.71%
2018 893,618 6,302 0.71%
2019 898,898 5,280 0.59%
2020 905,828 6,930 0.77%
2021 912,351 6,523 0.72%
2022 916,108 3,757 0.41%
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Kern County, CA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Kern County's population increased by 177,878 (26.81%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Kern County's population increased by 64,463 (7.66%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Kern County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Kern County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 916,108. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Kern County's population peaked in year 2022 at 916,108.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Kern County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 663,487.

Kern County, CA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Kern County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 0 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Kern County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.73% per year. Overall the population grew 38.07% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Kern County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Kern County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.73% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 10,280. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Kern County's population grew the most with an increase of 32,319 (3.99%).

While from 2021 and 2022, Kern County's population grew the least with a growth of 3,757 (0.41%).

Things to know

Is Kern County, CA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Kern County's population increased by 10,280 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 6,523 (0.72%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 3,757 (0.41%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Kern County, CA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Kern County increased by 53,381 (6.19%). The population was highest at 916,108 in the year 2022 and lowest at 862,727 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.70%.

References

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Kern County, CA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Kern County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Kern County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Kern County was 916,108, a 0.41% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Kern County population was 912,351, an increase of 0.72% compared to a population of 905,828 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Kern County increased by 252,621. In this period, the peak population was 916,108 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Kern County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Kern County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Kern County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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