Kernville is a CDP located in Kern County California. Kernville has a 2024 population of 743. Kernville is currently declining at a rate of -5.83% annually and its population has decreased by -6.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 791 in 2020.
The average household income in Kernville is $38,816 with a poverty rate of 12.95%. The median age in Kernville is 59.8 years: 40.5 years for males, and 67.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kernville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 794 | 94.98% |
| Asian | 22 | 2.63% |
| Other race | 11 | 1.32% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.96% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 385 | 2.06 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 235 | 1.18 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 150 | 3.45 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 9.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 251 | 40.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 126 | 20.45% |
| High School Graduate | 72 | 11.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 109 | 17.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 534 | 534 | 333 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 44 | 42 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 2 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 95.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $11,447 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $62,778 | $11,071 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$62,778
Average Male
$11,071
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.98% of Kernville residents speak only English, while 7.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 752 | 101 | 13.43% |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 100% |
12.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.99%
Male Poverty Rate
20.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kernville is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kernville is White, with 13.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 50% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.12% |
| Some College | 4.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 40.14% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,833 | $51,612 |
| Households | $41,497 | $38,816 |
| Married Families | $46,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $30,649 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 3.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.9%
Labor Force Participation
40.6%
Employment Rate
18.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.5%
Born in Kernville
97.37%
Native Born
2.63%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.63%
Naturalized
97.37% of Kernville residents were born in the United States, with 44.5% having been born in California. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 743 | -46 | -5.83% |
| 2023 | 789 | -47 | -5.62% |
| 2022 | 836 | 56 | 7.18% |
| 2021 | 780 | -11 | -1.39% |
| 2020 | 791 | 128 | 19.31% |
| 2019 | 663 | -344 | -34.16% |
| 2018 | 1,007 | -168 | -14.3% |
| 2017 | 1,175 | -144 | -10.92% |
| 2016 | 1,319 | -124 | -8.59% |
| 2015 | 1,443 | 89 | 6.57% |
| 2014 | 1,354 | -83 | -5.78% |
| 2013 | 1,437 | -50 | -3.36% |
| 2012 | 1,487 | -108 | -6.77% |
| 2011 | 1,595 | 200 | 14.34% |
| 2010 | 1,395 | 0 | 0% |