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Avenal, California
Avenal, city, in Kings County, California. Avenal had 13,479 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,696 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,608 (±31). GEOID 0603302.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,479
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,696 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,608 ±31
Median household income
$54,741
±$8,162 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$228,900
±$30,634 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,015
±$109 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Avenal and what county is it in?
Avenal is a city in Kings County, California. It covers 19.5 square miles of land, 703 residents per square mile in 2020.
Avenal is in the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Avenal, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 13,479 people lived in Avenal on July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 13,696 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,608 (±31).
| Measure | Avenal | Kings County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,608 ±31 | 153,298 | +647 |
| Households | 2,802 ±272 | 44,052 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.66 ±0.35 | 3.17 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,916 ±276 | 46,986 | no clear change |
Avenal's population since 2000
From 14,674 in 2000 to 13,479 in 2025: down 8.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Avenal as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Avenal?
The median resident of Avenal is 32.5 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 5.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 86.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 8.1%. 39.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Avenal | Kings County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 ±1.5 | 32.5 | +3.4 |
| Under 18 years | 25.2% ±3.0 pts | 26.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 5.0% ±1.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Male | 63.2% ±3.5 pts | 55.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 86.6% ±2.2 pts | 58.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 8.1% ±1.9 pts | 28.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.0 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 3.6% | +0.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 39.5% ±5.2 pts | 19.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 76.6% ±3.6 pts | 41.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.6% ±0.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 11.2% ±2.6 pts | 12.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.7% ±4.7 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 51.4% ±5.3 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 2.8% ±1.5 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.1% ±2.3 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Avenal earn?
Half of Avenal's 2,802 households earn less than $54,741 a year (±$8,162), against $70,995 in Kings County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $50,599 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Avenal | Kings County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,741 ±$8,162 | $70,995 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,674 ±$6,862 | $89,359 | – |
| Per capita income | $13,022 ±$1,515 | $27,306 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.2% ±6.7 pts | 16.0% | −16.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.8% ±11.7 pts | 21.2% | −24.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.1% ±8.2 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±2.1 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.0% ±5.6 pts | 86.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Avenal?
Owners occupy 45.5% of Avenal's occupied homes and renters 54.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $228,900 by its owner (±$30,634). The median renter pays $1,015 a month including utilities, and 31.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Avenal | Kings County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $228,900 ±$30,634 | $324,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,015 ±$109 | $1,331 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.8% ±13.6 pts | 39.7% | −21.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,390 ±$145 | $1,878 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 45.5% ±8.7 pts | 54.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 54.5% ±8.7 pts | 45.8% | – |
| Housing units | 2,916 ±276 | 46,986 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.2% ±1.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.9% ±7.6 pts | 71.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.1% ±2.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.2% ±3.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.4% ±4.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.3% ±4.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Avenal building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Avenal in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Avenal work and get to work?
71.7% of Avenal's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 36.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.7%.
| Measure | Avenal | Kings County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.9% ±3.4 pts | 56.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.7% ±4.4 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.7% ±7.8 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 23.1% ±8.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±1.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.4 min ±4.8 | 23.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Avenal?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Avenal, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 17.02Kings County | 5,322 | $51,275 |
| Tract 9818Kings County | 3,365 | not published |
| Tract 17.03Kings County | 4,970 | $60,752 |
| Tract 16.01Kings County | 4,061 | $49,022 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Avenal) · Census block assignment files
How does Avenal compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Avenal is the 2,596th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 336th-most populous of 483 in California.
Avenal ranks 930th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 336th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 233rd | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 806th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 930th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 1,064th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 994th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 934th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 153rd | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 987th | 988 |
| Median age | 906th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 952nd | 1,064 |
| Travel time to work | 137th | 1,069 |
Avenal's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Avenal with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Avenal?
10 of the 57 figures for Avenal on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Avenal are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Avenal.