Hanford is a city located in Kings County California. Hanford has a 2024 population of 60,205. It is also the county seat of Kings County. Hanford is currently growing at a rate of 0.45% annually and its population has increased by 1.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 59,135 in 2020.
The average household income in Hanford is $90,490 with a poverty rate of 14.86%. The median age in Hanford is 32.5 years: 32.1 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hanford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,109 | 54.07% |
| Two or more races | 10,473 | 17.63% |
| Other race | 10,113 | 17.03% |
| Black or African American | 3,526 | 5.94% |
| Asian | 2,108 | 3.55% |
| Native American | 1,011 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.08% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,016 | 3.08 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Married | 9,386 | 3.8 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Non Family | 5,096 | 1.26 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Female | 3,068 | 3.7 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Male | 1,466 | 3.46 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
3.64
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
62.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,311 | 9.03% |
| Associates Degree | 4,433 | 12.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,531 | 12.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,979 | 5.4% |
| High School Graduate | 9,424 | 25.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,688 | 10.06% |
| Some College | 9,287 | 25.34% |
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 | 16,285 | 11,405 | 1,642 |
| White | 15,134 | 13,839 | 3,356 |
| Other Race | 6,005 | 3,813 | 526 |
| 2+ Races | 5,134 | 4,227 | 691 |
| Black | 2,329 | 1,907 | 240 |
| Asian | 1,800 | 1,564 | 929 |
| Native American | 577 | 356 | 42 |
| Islander | 49 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,224 | $87,973 | $63,170 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,395 | $112,998 | $88,423 |
| High School Graduate | $47,836 | $56,959 | $29,237 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,337 | $36,158 | $12,264 |
| Overall | $49,933 | $59,311 | $39,713 |
| Some College | $51,125 | $63,547 | $43,083 |
$49,933
Average Earnings
$59,311
Average Male
$39,713
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.98% of Hanford residents speak only English, while 34.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30,171 | 5,469 | 18.13% |
| Other | 10,022 | 1,888 | 18.84% |
| White | 20,650 | 1,834 | 8.88% |
| Multiple | 10,302 | 1,443 | 14.01% |
| Black | 3,483 | 1,116 | 32.04% |
| Native | 1,005 | 379 | 37.71% |
| Asian | 2,099 | 87 | 4.14% |
| Islander | 49 | 29 | 59.18% |
14.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.51%
Male Poverty Rate
14.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hanford is Islander, with 59.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hanford is Asian, with 4.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.97% |
| High School | 15.87% |
| Some College | 11.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.53% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.91% |
| Female Employed | 7.63% |
| Male Employed | 7.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,396 | $100,534 |
| Households | $73,544 | $90,490 |
| Married Families | $103,142 | $120,242 |
| Non Families | $43,878 | $54,004 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
3,794
Number of Veterans
3,098
Male Veterans
696
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,872 |
| First Gulf War | 1,117 |
| Vietnam | 982 |
| Korea | 100 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,099 |
| 18 to 34 | 846 |
| 65 to 74 | 734 |
| 55 to 64 | 626 |
| 75+ | 489 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,624 | 11.64% |
| Hispanic | 784 | 3.93% |
| Black | 391 | 16.59% |
| 2+ Races | 339 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 252 | 13.68% |
| Other Race | 186 | 2.57% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
9%
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
68.04%
Born in Hanford
83.75%
Native Born
16.25%
Foreign Born
8.6%
Non Citizen
7.65%
Naturalized
83.75% of Hanford residents were born in the United States, with 68.04% having been born in California. 8.6% 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 | 61,543 | 267 | 0.44% |
| 2028 | 61,276 | 268 | 0.44% |
| 2027 | 61,008 | 268 | 0.44% |
| 2026 | 60,740 | 267 | 0.44% |
| 2025 | 60,473 | 268 | 0.45% |
| 2024 | 60,205 | 267 | 0.45% |
| 2023 | 59,938 | 338 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 59,600 | 36 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 59,564 | 429 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 59,135 | 1,003 | 1.73% |
| 2019 | 58,132 | 653 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 57,479 | 645 | 1.13% |
| 2017 | 56,834 | 946 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 55,888 | 129 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 55,759 | 516 | 0.93% |
| 2014 | 55,243 | 303 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 54,940 | 238 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 54,702 | 15 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 54,687 | 176 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 54,511 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 41,686 | 10,789 | 34.92% |
| 1990 | 30,897 | 9,939 | 47.42% |
| 1980 | 20,958 | 5,779 | 38.07% |
| 1970 | 15,179 | 5,046 | 49.8% |
| 1960 | 10,133 | 105 | 1.05% |
| 1950 | 10,028 | 1,794 | 21.79% |
| 1940 | 8,234 | 1,206 | 17.16% |
| 1930 | 7,028 | 1,140 | 19.36% |
| 1920 | 5,888 | 1,059 | 21.93% |
| 1910 | 4,829 | 1,900 | 64.87% |
| 1900 | 2,929 | 1,987 | 210.93% |
| 1890 | 942 | 673 | 250.19% |
| 1880 | 269 | -61,274 | -99.56% |