Allensworth, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 413, Allensworth's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Allensworth is a small community located in California, within Tulare County. The total population is 413. It ranks as the 1259th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Allensworth is 27.7 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Allensworth is $55,714. This is 44% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.8%. This is 73% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 23.8%. This is 260% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $80,700. Housing costs are 89% lower than the state median of $734,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Allensworth is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Allensworth has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 86.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 9.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (9.0% vs 5.2%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (86.0% vs 40.2%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

7.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 64.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Allensworth, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.