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Edison, CA
Census-designated place in Kern County, California.
Population
449
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
444
ZIP codes
0
Edison and its ZIP codes
Edison at a glance
- Edison is 76% denser than California as a whole.
Local data for Edison, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for Edison.
Unemployment rate
7.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,737
347,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,641
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.8B
FY 2026, $5,245 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Edison, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,501
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
2,955
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 39°F
6.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edison, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.6%
U.S. 11.1% +6.5 pts
Cities near Edison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East NilesCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 5.5 |
| FairfaxCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| TarinaCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Fuller AcresCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Bakersfield Country ClubCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.8 |
| HillcrestCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Potomac ParkCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.4 |
| East BakersfieldCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.8 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| LamontCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.8 |
| GoodmanvilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| Choctaw ValleyCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.3 |
| Di GiorgioCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Casa LomaCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| RivergroveCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| La CrestaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edison, CA in?
- Edison is in Kern County, California.
- What is the population of Edison, CA?
- About 449 people live in Edison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edison?
- Nearby places include East Niles (3.3 mi), Fairfax (3.6 mi), Tarina (3.8 mi), Fuller Acres (4.1 mi), Bakersfield Country Club (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023