Avenal is a city located in Kings County California. Avenal has a 2024 population of 14,281. Avenal is currently growing at a rate of 1.46% annually and its population has increased by 6.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,456 in 2020.
The average household income in Avenal is $60,549 with a poverty rate of 20.19%. The median age in Avenal is 30.4 years: 32.5 years for males, and 27.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Avenal was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 7,239 | 53.93% |
| White | 3,327 | 24.79% |
| Two or more races | 1,996 | 14.87% |
| Black or African American | 499 | 3.72% |
| Native American | 194 | 1.45% |
| Asian | 145 | 1.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.17% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,067 | 3.48 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Married | 1,689 | 3.65 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Female | 541 | 4.82 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
| Non Family | 449 | 0 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Male | 388 | 3.72 | 20.4 | 79.6 |
3.81
Average Family Size
3.48
Average Household Size
44.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,676 | 20.37% |
| Associates Degree | 209 | 2.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 341 | 4.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 132 | 1.6% |
| High School Graduate | 2,013 | 24.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,498 | 30.36% |
| Some College | 1,359 | 16.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,464 | 2,676 | 206 |
| Other Race | 3,789 | 1,385 | 63 |
| 2+ Races | 1,358 | 566 | 0 |
| White | 1,052 | 861 | 199 |
| Black | 499 | 323 | 44 |
| Native American | 172 | 117 | 24 |
| Asian | 98 | 89 | 0 |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,069 | $0 | $23,401 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,829 | $38,849 | $33,450 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,886 | $28,851 | $25,668 |
| Overall | $29,678 | $32,056 | $26,728 |
| Some College | $29,943 | $38,000 | $26,890 |
$29,678
Average Earnings
$32,056
Average Male
$26,728
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
23.03% of Avenal residents speak only English, while 76.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 75.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,801 | 2,130 | 21.73% |
| Other | 6,381 | 1,049 | 16.44% |
| Multiple | 1,292 | 259 | 20.05% |
| White | 681 | 24 | 3.52% |
20.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.1%
Male Poverty Rate
21.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Avenal is Hispanic, with 21.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Avenal is White, with 3.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.75% |
| High School | 9.7% |
| Some College | 2.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13.96% |
| Female Employed | 11.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.18% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,703 | $58,453 |
| Households | $51,902 | $60,549 |
| Married Families | $62,818 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,686 | $65,710 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
236
Number of Veterans
236
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 74 |
| Second Gulf War | 52 |
| Korea | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 84 |
| 55 to 64 | 72 |
| 18 to 34 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166 | 7.08% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 0.84% |
| Black | 44 | 8.82% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 1.49% |
| Other Race | 2 | 0.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.7%
Labor Force Participation
36.7%
Employment Rate
12%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.94%
Born in Avenal
63.23%
Native Born
36.77%
Foreign Born
27.16%
Non Citizen
9.6%
Naturalized
63.23% of Avenal residents were born in the United States, with 58.94% having been born in California. 27.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,313 | 207 | 1.37% |
| 2028 | 15,106 | 206 | 1.38% |
| 2027 | 14,900 | 206 | 1.4% |
| 2026 | 14,694 | 207 | 1.43% |
| 2025 | 14,487 | 206 | 1.44% |
| 2024 | 14,281 | 206 | 1.46% |
| 2023 | 14,075 | 823 | 6.21% |
| 2022 | 13,252 | 432 | 3.37% |
| 2021 | 12,820 | -636 | -4.73% |
| 2020 | 13,456 | -29 | -0.22% |
| 2019 | 13,485 | 175 | 1.31% |
| 2018 | 13,310 | 780 | 6.23% |
| 2017 | 12,530 | 67 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 12,463 | -700 | -5.32% |
| 2015 | 13,163 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2014 | 13,164 | -907 | -6.45% |
| 2013 | 14,071 | -702 | -4.75% |
| 2012 | 14,773 | -227 | -1.51% |
| 2011 | 15,000 | -264 | -1.73% |
| 2010 | 15,264 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,674 | 4,904 | 50.19% |
| 1990 | 9,770 | 5,633 | 136.16% |
| 1980 | 4,137 | 1,102 | 36.31% |
| 1970 | 3,035 | -112 | -3.56% |
| 1960 | 3,147 | -835 | -20.97% |
| 1950 | 3,982 | -11,331 | -74% |