Kernville
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Kernville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 1,549 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,667 ft (813 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wofford Heights, 3.6 miles SW.
- 1,549residents (2020 Census)
- 2,667 ftelevation · 813 m
- 12.6 sq miland area · 32.7 km²
- 123 / sq mipopulation density
- 93285ZIP code
About Kernville
Kernville is a census-designated place (CDP) in the southern Sierra Nevada, in Kern County, California, United States. Kernville is located 42 miles (68 km) northeast of Bakersfield, at an elevation of 2,667 feet (813 m). The population was 1,549 at the 2020 United States census, up from 1,395 at the 2010 census, but below the 2000 census total of 1,736.
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Living in Kernville
- Median household income
- $49,883
- Median home value
- $406,400
- Median age
- 65.6
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Kernville had 1,549 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,549 |
|---|---|
| Density | 123 per sq mi (47 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kernville at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,549 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.64 sq mi (32.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,667 ft (813 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7550° N, 118.4309° W |
| ZIP code | 93285 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0638310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kernville
- Wofford Heights3.6 mi SW
- Alta Sierra6.7 mi W
- Mountain Mesa8.0 mi S
- Lake Isabella9.3 mi S
- Squirrel Mountain Valley9.6 mi S
- Weldon10.3 mi SE
- Panorama Heights11.6 mi W
- Sugarloaf Saw Mill11.8 mi NW
- Poso Park12.2 mi W
- Sugarloaf Village12.5 mi NW
- Onyx12.8 mi SE
- Bodfish12.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kernville
What county is Kernville in?
Kernville is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Kernville, CA?
1,549 people lived in Kernville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kernville, CA?
The ZIP code of Kernville is 93285.
What is the elevation of Kernville?
2,667 feet (813 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kernville?
Wofford Heights (3.6 mi), Alta Sierra (6.7 mi), Mountain Mesa (8.0 mi), Lake Isabella (9.3 mi), Squirrel Mountain Valley (9.6 mi).
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