Kings County, California Demographics 2026

Name: Kings County, California Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Kings County, California has a population of 153,298, the 33rd most populous county in California. The median household income is $70,995 and the median home value is $324,300. The poverty rate is 16.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Kings County Quick Facts

Population 153,298

Median Household Income $70,995

Median Home Value $324,300

Poverty Rate 16.0%

Unemployment Rate 10.8%

Median Age 32.5 years

Homeownership Rate 54.2%

Affordability Ratio 4.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.6%

High School Graduation 75.8%

Cities/Places 11

Population 153,298 33rd of 58

Median Income $70,995 28% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.0%

Unemployment 10.8%

How Kings County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	152,830	153,298	+0.3%
Median household income	$68,750	$70,995	+3.3%
Median home value	$305,700	$324,300	+6.1%

Median Household Income

Kings

$70,995

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kings

$324,300

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.6%

$25K-$50K 19.9%

$50K-$100K 32.0%

$100K+ 33.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

2.7%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

3.2%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

5.3%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

11.5%

$75K-$100K

13.5%

$100K-$125K

11.3%

$125K-$150K

7.3%

$150K-$200K

8.0%

$200K+

6.9%

Employment

10.8% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

56.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 54.2%

Renter 45.8%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,331/mo 22.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.8%

18-34

27.1%

35-54

25.9%

55-74

15.9%

75+

4.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Kings County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hanford	59,754	$76,461	14.5%	$349,400
Lemoore	27,102	$83,724	15.1%	$328,300
Corcoran	22,491	$59,905	20.7%	$236,100
Avenal	13,608	$54,741	19.1%	$228,900
Lemoore Station	6,175	$69,243	9.4%	N/A
Armona	3,890	$64,276	11.2%	$284,100
Home Garden	1,806	$56,384	15.0%	$164,500
Kettleman City	1,002	$47,743	31.1%	$141,300
Stratford	973	$62,639	31.6%	$289,200
Grangeville	618	$165,246	0.0%	$382,100
Hardwick	58	N/A	55.2%	N/A

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Population Overview

Kings County is located in California with a total population of 153,298. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kings County is 32.5 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kings County is $70,995. This is 28% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 10.8%. This is 63% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $324,300. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 54.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kings County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 58.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 28.0%. The Asian population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 63% 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 75.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kings County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kings County, California?

Kings County has a population of 153,298, making it the 33rd most populous county in California.

What is the median income in Kings County?

The median household income in Kings County is $70,995 with a poverty rate of 16.0%.

How many cities are in Kings County, California?

Kings County contains 11 Census-designated places.