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 $90,406 with a poverty rate of 14.53%. The median age in Hanford is 32.7 years: 32.5 years for males, and 33 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hanford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,823 | 58.4% |
| Two or more races | 8,705 | 15.03% |
| Other race | 8,123 | 14.02% |
| Black or African American | 4,058 | 7.01% |
| Asian | 2,327 | 4.02% |
| Native American | 805 | 1.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 79 | 0.14% |
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 | 18,495 | 3.09 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Married | 9,277 | 3.75 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Non Family | 4,585 | 1.27 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Female | 3,085 | 3.68 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Male | 1,548 | 3.39 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
3.58
Average Family Size
3.09
Average Household Size
61.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,089 | 8.65% |
| Associates Degree | 4,397 | 12.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,652 | 13.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,154 | 6.03% |
| High School Graduate | 8,920 | 24.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,396 | 9.51% |
| Some College | 9,111 | 25.51% |
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 | 15,783 | 10,967 | 1,548 |
| White | 14,565 | 13,442 | 3,508 |
| Other Race | 5,096 | 3,225 | 394 |
| 2+ Races | 4,110 | 3,465 | 482 |
| Black | 2,564 | 2,408 | 459 |
| Asian | 1,816 | 1,555 | 995 |
| Native American | 481 | 292 | 39 |
| Islander | 64 | 51 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 93.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,876 | $82,668 | $65,513 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,398 | $130,563 | $83,295 |
| High School Graduate | $46,282 | $53,338 | $27,133 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,577 | $33,787 | $13,352 |
| Overall | $49,437 | $58,241 | $39,267 |
| Some College | $49,412 | $60,905 | $37,964 |
$49,437
Average Earnings
$58,241
Average Male
$39,267
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.28% of Hanford residents speak only English, while 32.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28,834 | 5,359 | 18.59% |
| Other | 8,057 | 1,789 | 22.2% |
| White | 20,342 | 1,570 | 7.72% |
| Multiple | 8,617 | 1,342 | 15.57% |
| Black | 4,022 | 985 | 24.49% |
| Native | 799 | 332 | 41.55% |
| Asian | 2,320 | 52 | 2.24% |
| Islander | 79 | 13 | 16.46% |
14.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.29%
Male Poverty Rate
14.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hanford is Native, with 41.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hanford is Asian, with 2.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.55% |
| High School | 12.28% |
| Some College | 11.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.49% |
| Female Employed | 7.29% |
| Male Employed | 6.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,794 | $98,138 |
| Households | $73,819 | $90,406 |
| Married Families | $102,361 | $116,490 |
| Non Families | $50,570 | $57,045 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,194
Number of Veterans
3,694
Male Veterans
500
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 2,050 |
| First Gulf War | 1,261 |
| Vietnam | 1,113 |
| Korea | 128 |
| World War II | 42 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,428 |
| 65 to 74 | 879 |
| 18 to 34 | 725 |
| 55 to 64 | 638 |
| 75+ | 524 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,731 | 11.45% |
| Black | 813 | 31.03% |
| Hispanic | 790 | 4.14% |
| Asian | 234 | 12.09% |
| 2+ Races | 224 | 4.37% |
| Other Race | 181 | 3.17% |
| Native American | 11 | 1.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
67.68%
Born in Hanford
84.96%
Native Born
15.04%
Foreign Born
7.82%
Non Citizen
7.22%
Naturalized
84.96% of Hanford residents were born in the United States, with 67.68% having been born in California. 7.82% 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% |