California · FIPS 06029 · County seat: Bakersfield
Kern County, CA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Here is the direct link to the county parcel map covering Kern County, CA: the Kern County parcel map. Below you'll find basic facts about the county, steps for using the viewer, and nearby counties.
Open the Kern County parcel map ↗
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Map and county facts
| Official map | Kern County parcel map |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | maps.kerncounty.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Bakersfield |
| Population | 913,820 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 8,135 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 06029 |
About the official source
It is a county-level map: Kern County or the company it hires keeps the parcel layer up to date. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
How to use the Kern County viewer
- Open the official link in a new tab.
- Accept any disclaimer, then look for a search box that takes street addresses, owners or parcel IDs.
- Zoom in and click a parcel to see its details.
- Use the map's layer controls to add aerials or other layers if they're offered.
Rural addresses don't always geocode well. When that happens, zoom in by hand and click the parcel, or search by owner name.
The county in brief
Kern County had an estimated 913,820 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 8,135 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 112 people per square mile. Among California's 58 counties, it is the 11th largest by population. Bakersfield serves as the county seat.
Neighboring counties
Parcels close to the edge of Kern County can fall in the next county over. Neighboring counties:
- Inyo County
- Kings County
- Los Angeles County
- San Bernardino County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Santa Barbara County
- Tulare County
- Ventura County
More on Kern County parcel maps
Before you rely on the lines
Keep in mind that a GIS parcel layer is a tax map, not a survey. For exact boundaries, look at the recorded deed and plat or hire a licensed land surveyor.