County record · fips 06029 · California
KernCA
Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the California and national vote
2024 result
R+21.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
17–23
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1908
R+1.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +98.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +73.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -71.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1924 | -39.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -33.6 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
915,075
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$70,210
2024 dollars
Non-white
70%
Rural
13%
Age 65+
12%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Inyo, CA · Kings, CA · Los Angeles, CA · San Bernardino, CA · San Luis Obispo, CA · Santa Barbara, CA · Tulare, CA · Ventura, CA