Cities & Towns in Kern County, CA

Kern County, . As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 901,362 inhabitants.

There are 37 city/town in Kern County, CA. The largest city of Kern County is Bakersfield with a population of 385,725. Other cities include, Delano population 53,041, Oildale population 32,684, Ridgecrest population 29,135, Wasco population 28,734

Bakersfield
Bakersfield

Bakersfield, The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area.

Delano
Delano

Delano, A city in Kern County, California.

Oildale
Oildale

Oildale, Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Nestled in California's rural Central Valley, Kern County is home to a variety of cities and communities ranging from small agricultural towns to urban centers. At the heart of the county sits Bakersfield, the county seat and third largest city in the Central Valley region.

Bakersfield has seen rapid growth in recent years, driven by the oil and natural gas industries. The city offers a diverse culture and economy, along with more affordable housing compared to coastal California. Arts and entertainment thrive in Bakersfield's historic downtown and theater district.

To the east, Ridgecrest is a Mojave Desert community next to the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. Ridgecrest residents cherish their small-town feel and proximity to outdoor activities.

In northern Kern County, the city of Delano is acclaimed for its central role in the farm worker labor movement. Delano's vineyards, almond orchards and fruit farms supply produce across the country.

Whether you're seeking rural charm, urban opportunities or a bite of history, Kern County delivers with diverse communities linked by common roots in agriculture, oil and the spirit of the Golden State. Its cities encapsulate the spirit of the Central Valley.

All Kern County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kern County.

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City Name Title Population
Alta Sierra Census-designated place in Nevada County, California 7,047
Arvin City in Kern County, California, United States 21,757
Bakersfield The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area. 385,725
Bear Valley Springs Census-designated place in California, United States 5,172
Bodfish Census-designated place in Kern County, California 1,956
Boron Census-designated place in Kern County, California 2,253
Buttonwillow Place in Kern County California 1,508
California City City in Kern County, California 14,198
China Lake Acres Census-designated place in Kern County, California 1,876
Delano A city in Kern County, California. 53,041
Ford City Census-designated place in Kern County, California 4,278
Frazier Park Unincorporated community in California, United States 2,691
Golden Hills Census designated place 8,656
Greenfield City in Monterey County, California, United States 17,644
Indian Wells Town in California 5,544
Inyokern Census designated place in Kern County, California, United States 1,099
Kernville Census-designated place in the southern Sierra Nevada, in Kern County, California, United States 1,395
Lake Isabella Census-designated place in Kern County, California 3,466
Lamont Census-designated place in Kern County, California 15,120
Lebec City in California, United States of America 1,468
Lost Hills Census-designated place in Kern County, California 2,412
Maricopa City in Kern County, California, United States of America 2,500
McFarland City in Kern County, California, United States 12,482
Mojave Desert in southwestern United States 4,238
North Edwards Census-designated place in Kern County, California 1,058
Oildale Census-designated place in Kern County, California 32,684
Ridgecrest City in California 29,135
Rosamond Census-designated place in Kern County, California 18,150
Shafter City in Kern County, California, United States 20,739
South Taft Census-designated place in Kern County, California 2,169
Stallion Springs Census designated place 2,488
Taft City in Kern County, California, United States 8,488
Taft Heights Census designated place 1,949
Tehachapi City in California 12,746
Wasco City in California 28,734
Weldon City in Iowa, USA 2,642
Wofford Heights Census-designated place in Kern County, California 2,200
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