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Kern County, CA: growth, migration and housing
Kern County has 927,068 residents, up 2.3% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 12,256 households moved in and 13,537 moved out (-1,281 net), while a net $170.2M of income left. Median household income is $70,210, the median home $338,300 and median rent $1,300 a month.
In California: 13th of 58 counties for 5-year population growth · 22nd of 58 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 42nd of 58 counties for median household income · 49th of 58 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Kern County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 3,797 | $205.0M |
| Tulare County, CA | 533 | $24.2M |
| Ventura County, CA | 489 | $30.1M |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 475 | $23.0M |
| Orange County, CA | 452 | $27.7M |
| Fresno County, CA | 352 | $19.4M |
| San Diego County, CA | 346 | $21.8M |
| Riverside County, CA | 320 | $14.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Kern County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 2,034 | $105.8M |
| Tulare County, CA | 512 | $24.3M |
| San Diego County, CA | 441 | $25.2M |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 382 | $15.6M |
| Orange County, CA | 380 | $25.9M |
| Clark County, NV | 379 | $19.1M |
| Fresno County, CA | 338 | $16.1M |
| Riverside County, CA | 331 | $19.4M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.