Kern County, CA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Kern County increased by 250,333. In this period, the peak population was 916,751 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| 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 | 2.10% |
| 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 | 905,910 | 7,012 | 0.78% |
| 2021 | 912,709 | 6,799 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 916,751 | 4,042 | 0.44% |
| 2023 | 913,820 | -2,931 | -0.32% |
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Kern County, CA population from 2000 to 2023
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 64,545 (7.67%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Kern County's population increased by 7,910 (0.87%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Kern County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 913,820.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Kern County's population peaked in year 2022 at 916,751.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Kern County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 663,487.
Kern County, CA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Kern County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Kern County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.64% per year. Overall the population grew 37.73% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Kern County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.64% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Kern County population grew the most, with an increase of 32,319 people (a 3.99% year-on-year increase)..
From 2022 to 2023 Kern County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,931 people (a 0.32% year-on-year decline).
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 1,111 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 4,042 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 2,931 (0.32%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Kern County, CA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Kern County increased by 51,093 (5.92%). The population was highest at 916,751 in the year 2022 and lowest at 869,837 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.58%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)