COUNTY · CA

Kern County, California

Kern County is a county in California with FIPS code 06029 and an estimated population of 913,820 (Census 2023), 11th largest of 58 in the state.

County facts

Name: Kern County
State: California
Type: county
FIPS code: 06029
State FIPS: 06
Population (2023): 913,820
Change since 2020: +0.9%
State rank: 11 of 58

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Major cities in Kern County

Bakersfield

Other counties in California

Los Angeles County San Diego County Orange County Riverside County San Bernardino County Santa Clara County Alameda County Sacramento County All 58

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Kern County?

Kern County, California has the five-digit FIPS code 06029: 06 for the state and 029 for the county.

What state is Kern County in?

Kern County is in California.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.