Kern County Times

Of the 905,644 citizens living in Kern County in 2021, 87.4% said they were only one race, while 12.6% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Kern County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 62.3% or 564,183 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kern County is 1.9% higher than the state average, which stands at 10.7%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Kern County.

	Estimated Total
White	564,183
Some Other Race	124,568
Multiracial	114,284
African American	48,741
Asian	43,812
American Indian or Alaska Native	8,842
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1,214

Source: US Census Bureau