County · California
Kings County, California
Kings County, California. Kings County had 154,327 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. It holds 11 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 7 census-designated) and 31 census tracts. GEOID 06031.
Kings County is the county of the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
154,327
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 152,486 · ACS 2020-2024: 153,298
Median household income
$70,995
±$2,735 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$324,300
±$7,846 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,331
±$49 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
How many people live in Kings County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 152,486 residents in Kings County. The Census Bureau estimates 154,327 for July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 153,298 over 1,391 square miles of land.
| Measure | Kings County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 153,298 | 39,287,377 | +2,607 |
| Households | 44,052±410 | 13,548,091 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.17±0.03 | 2.84 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 46,986±126 | 14,644,735 | +805 |
Kings County's population since 2000
From 129,461 in 2000 to 154,327 in 2025: up 19.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Kings County?
Kings County holds 11 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Hanford with 62,229 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hanford | 57,990 | $76,461 |
|---|---|---|
| Lemoore | 27,038 | $83,724 |
| Corcoran | 22,339 | $59,905 |
| Avenal | 13,696 | $54,741 |
| Lemoore StationGEOID 0641166 | 6,568 | $69,243 |
| Armona | 4,274 | $64,276 |
| Home Garden | 1,653 | $56,384 |
| Kettleman CityGEOID 0638394 | 1,242 | $47,743 |
| StratfordGEOID 0675252 | 1,121 | $62,639 |
| GrangevilleGEOID 0630686 | 508 | $165,246 |
| HardwickGEOID 0632156 | 151 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kings County?
The median resident of Kings County is 32.5 years old; 26.8% are under 18 and 10.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 58.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 28.0%. 19.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kings County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5±0.3 | 37.9 | +0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 26.8%±0.1 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.8%±0.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 58.2% | 40.2% | +3.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 28.0%±0.2 pts | 33.8% | −4.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.8%±0.3 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.2 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 19.2%±1.0 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 41.9%±1.4 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8%±0.7 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3%±0.9 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.8%±1.2 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.6%±0.9 pts | 37.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3%±0.6 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 Kings County earn?
Half of Kings County's 44,052 households earn less than $70,995 a year (±$2,735), against $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $71,193 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kings County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,995±$2,735 | $99,122 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,359±$2,686 | $140,436 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,306±$766 | $49,513 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.0%±1.6 pts | 12.0% | −2.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.2%±3.0 pts | 15.0% | −4.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.0%±1.6 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.8%±1.4 pts | 93.5% | – |
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 Kings County?
Owners occupy 54.2% of Kings County's occupied homes and renters 45.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $324,300 by its owner (±$7,846). The median renter pays $1,331 a month including utilities, and 39.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kings County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $324,300±$7,846 | $734,700 | +$58,593 |
| Median gross rent | $1,331±$49 | $2,036 | +$113 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.7%±3.0 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,878±$38 | $2,946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.2%±1.8 pts | 55.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 46,986±126 | 14,644,735 | +805 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9%±1.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.2%±1.5 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.0%±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.6%±0.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
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 Kings County building?
Builders took permits for 507 new housing units across Kings County in 2025 (389 single-family), 3.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kings County get to work?
77.1% of Kings County's workers drive alone and 5.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.8%.
| Measure | Kings County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.2%±0.9 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.8%±1.3 pts | 6.6% | +3.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.1%±1.7 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.5%±1.5 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±0.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.2%±0.8 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.0 min±0.8 | 28.7 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 are Kings County's census tracts?
Kings County is divided into 31 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,966 (Tract 9.01) to $134,936 (Tract 6.03).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Kings County compare with California's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 33rd of 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 16th of 58 |
| Residents per square mile | 30th of 58 |
| Median household income | 41st of 58 |
| Median home value | 53rd of 58 |
| Median gross rent | 37th of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 14th of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57th of 58 |
| Median age | 55th of 58 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Kings County 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' school search.