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Internet and Broadband in Kern County, CA
Households with a broadband subscription, by type. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households with broadband
- 91.6%
- California 93.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 71.3%
- California 78.9%
- Cellular data plan only
- 15.6%
- California 10.8%
- No internet access
- 6.4%
- California 4.6%
Internet subscriptions by type
284,931 households. A household can have more than one type.
- Any internet subscription261,29891.7%
- Broadband of any type260,97191.6%
- Cable, fiber optic or DSL203,27071.3%
- Satellite23,5758.3%
- Cellular data plan only44,41515.6%
- Internet access without a subscription5,3311.9%
- No internet access18,3026.4%
To see which providers serve a specific address, use the FCC National Broadband Map at broadbandmap.fcc.gov.
How it compares
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| Area | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kern County, CA | 91.6% | 71.3% | 15.6% | 6.4% |
| California | 93.5% | 78.9% | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| United States | 91.0% | 75.6% | 11.5% | 6.5% |
Cities and towns in Kern County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 94.0% | 77.2% | 13.9% | 4.2% |
| Delano | 87.6% | 61.7% | 21.5% | 9.6% |
| Oildale | 92.5% | 70.1% | 17.9% | 5.7% |
| East Niles | 86.8% | 66.5% | 16.7% | 12.0% |
| Ridgecrest | 93.3% | 79.6% | 9.7% | 4.5% |
| Wasco | 84.1% | 57.6% | 23.0% | 14.0% |
| Rosamond | 92.8% | 75.2% | 8.4% | 5.3% |
| Shafter | 87.9% | 67.1% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| Arvin | 92.1% | 62.0% | 27.1% | 6.8% |
| Rosedale | 95.6% | 81.1% | 12.0% | 3.4% |
| California City | 91.5% | 77.2% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| McFarland | 86.7% | 51.0% | 32.2% | 10.2% |
| Lamont | 86.8% | 54.4% | 29.3% | 12.5% |
| Tehachapi | 90.3% | 74.5% | 14.0% | 6.4% |
| East Bakersfield | 89.0% | 47.7% | 38.6% | 7.7% |
| Hillcrest | 92.3% | 70.3% | 15.3% | 6.1% |
| Potomac Park | 90.8% | 71.4% | 17.8% | 7.2% |
| Golden Hills | 94.2% | 82.5% | 7.7% | 3.8% |
| La Cresta | 91.2% | 64.3% | 24.1% | 6.9% |
| Taft | 83.6% | 67.7% | 14.6% | 13.0% |
| Bear Valley Springs | 91.8% | 69.3% | 11.5% | 7.3% |
| Benton Park | 93.8% | 80.5% | 7.2% | 3.1% |
| Mojave | 92.7% | 73.1% | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Greenacres | 93.7% | 73.2% | 17.4% | 4.0% |
| Ford City | 90.4% | 57.0% | 30.3% | 7.1% |
| Lake Isabella | 72.6% | 56.6% | 6.0% | 12.3% |
| Greenfield | 97.2% | 78.8% | 15.0% | 2.8% |
| Old Stine | 96.4% | 77.2% | 15.6% | 1.3% |
| Cottonwood | 96.5% | 57.1% | 39.4% | 2.8% |
| South Taft | 87.1% | 49.6% | 22.5% | 11.5% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the broadband subscription rate in Kern County, CA?
- 91.6% of households in Kern County, CA have a broadband internet subscription, and 6.4% have no internet access.
- How does Kern County compare with California?
- The households with broadband in Kern County is 91.6%, compared with 93.5% for California as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates