Kings County, California
CA · FIPS 06031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 153,298 | — | #453 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,995 | -5.5% | #1,130 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.5 years | -16.5% | #3,102 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $324,300 | +15.0% | #512 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,331 | +14.4% | #382 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | +26.8% | #2,120 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kings County has a population of 153,298, making it the #453 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.5 years, which is 16.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Kings County is $70,995, ranking #1,130 out of 3,222 counties — 5.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.0% and unemployment stands at 9.9%.
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The median home value in Kings County is $324,300 (+15.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,331/mo and the homeownership rate is 54.2%.
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92.7% of residents in Kings County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% above the national rate.
About Kings County, California
Kings County, California has a total population of 153,298, making it the 453rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kings County is 32.5 years, which is 16.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kings County is $70,995, which ranks #1,130 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9%.
The median home value in Kings County is $324,300, 15.0% above the national median. Renters in Kings County pay a median gross rent of $1,331 per month. The homeownership rate is 54.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kings County, 13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.4 min.
Kings County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (28.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.8%).
All data for Kings County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.