Kings County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kings County is located in California with a total population of 152,830. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 58 in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kings County is 32.3 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kings County is $68,750. This is 29% lower than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 9.8%. This is 53% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $305,700. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 54.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kings County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 57.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 28.8%. The Asian population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

13.9% 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 62% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 74.2%.