Kern County is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 661,645 people, with a population density of about 81.26 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 8,142.00 square miles (21,088.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Bakersfield, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Bakersfield.
Geographically, Kern County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Lake of the Woods 5,133 ft and its lowest point at Shafter 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-8.