Ranking of Kern, CA Cities and Places By population in 2023
Updated on June 27, 2025.
Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2023, among all Kern, CA cities and places, Bakersfield city had the highest population (414.63K), followed by Balance of Kern County (306.20K), and Delano city (52.32K).
The chart below shows the top 10 cities and places, and the table below shows the ranking of all Kern cities and places.
You can see similar information for other California counties. You can also see the ranking of all cities and places in California.
Data Source: US Census Bureau (Vintage).
Ranking of Kern, CA Cities and Places By population in 2023
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| Rank | City or Place | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakersfield city | 414626 |
| 2 | Balance of Kern County | 306202 |
| 3 | Delano city | 52319 |
| 4 | Ridgecrest city | 28212 |
| 5 | Wasco city | 26993 |
| 6 | Shafter city | 21917 |
| 7 | Arvin city | 19494 |
| 8 | McFarland city | 14183 |
| 9 | California City city | 13746 |
| 10 | Tehachapi city | 10951 |
| 11 | Taft city | 6989 |
| 12 | Maricopa city | 1014 |