Kern County, California Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$70,210

Total Households

284,931

High Earners ($150k+)

17.4%

Very Low (<$20k)

13.2%

Kern County, California Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in Kern County, California (2024).

Kern County, California Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k13.2%
Low $20k-34k12.0%
Lower Middle $35k-49k11.6%
Middle $50k-74k16.1%
Upper Middle $75k-149k29.7%
High $150k+17.4%



Household Income FAQs for Kern County, California

The median household income in Kern County, California is $70,210.

In recent years, the median household income in Kern County, California has increased by 49.1%.