Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Kern County, CA

The map below shows majority race by area in Kern County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Kern County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Kern County, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Kern County overall is hispanic, making up 51.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 35.3%. There are more hispanic people in the central areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northeast places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Kern County
Race
Kern County, CA Population
White
35.3%
Hispanic
51.5%
Black
4.9%
Asian
5.0%
Native American
0.4%
Other
2.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Kern County, CA Population
White
35.3%
Hispanic
51.5%
Black
4.9%
Asian
5.0%
Native American
0.4%
Other
2.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Kern County, CA

The map below shows diversity in Kern County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Kern County, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Kern County Diversity Score

87

With a diversity score of 87 out of 100, Kern County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Kern County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Kern County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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