King City is a city located in Monterey County California. King City has a 2024 population of 14,105. King City is currently growing at a rate of 1.35% annually and its population has increased by 5.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,352 in 2020.
The average household income in King City is $82,355 with a poverty rate of 19.77%. The median age in King City is 28.9 years: 31.7 years for males, and 26 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of King City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 8,840 | 65.42% |
| White | 2,630 | 19.46% |
| Two or more races | 1,485 | 10.99% |
| Native American | 367 | 2.72% |
| Asian | 172 | 1.27% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,337 | 4.03 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Married | 1,959 | 4.47 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
| Female | 567 | 4.09 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Non Family | 500 | 1.17 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Male | 311 | 5.79 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
4.13
Average Family Size
4.03
Average Household Size
43.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,069 | 14.63% |
| Associates Degree | 473 | 6.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 608 | 8.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 331 | 4.53% |
| High School Graduate | 1,576 | 21.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,525 | 34.56% |
| Some College | 724 | 9.91% |
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 | 6,393 | 2,842 | 644 |
| Other Race | 4,459 | 1,650 | 208 |
| 2+ Races | 946 | 631 | 251 |
| White | 716 | 698 | 217 |
| Native American | 281 | 203 | 139 |
| Asian | 142 | 117 | 32 |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,111 | $91,438 | $55,691 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,724 | $0 | $98,250 |
| High School Graduate | $32,921 | $39,160 | $23,807 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,862 | $35,992 | $20,300 |
| Overall | $35,130 | $40,420 | $27,015 |
| Some College | $62,222 | $70,968 | $45,338 |
$35,130
Average Earnings
$40,420
Average Male
$27,015
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
18.63% of King City residents speak only English, while 81.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 79.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,898 | 2,543 | 21.37% |
| Other | 8,616 | 1,959 | 22.74% |
| Multiple | 1,438 | 146 | 10.15% |
| White | 1,058 | 37 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 168 | 28 | 16.67% |
19.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.32%
Male Poverty Rate
22.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in King City is Other, with 22.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in King City is White, with 3.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.68% |
| High School | 17.42% |
| Some College | 11.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.04% |
| Female Employed | 6.97% |
| Male Employed | 4.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,397 | $75,602 |
| Households | $63,090 | $82,355 |
| Married Families | $64,208 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,129 | $81,563 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
207
Number of Veterans
166
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 109 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 8.45% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 33 | 11.11% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 1.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
54.25%
Born in King City
58.57%
Native Born
41.43%
Foreign Born
32.7%
Non Citizen
8.73%
Naturalized
58.57% of King City residents were born in the United States, with 54.25% having been born in California. 32.7% 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 | 15,047 | 189 | 1.27% |
| 2028 | 14,858 | 188 | 1.28% |
| 2027 | 14,670 | 188 | 1.3% |
| 2026 | 14,482 | 189 | 1.32% |
| 2025 | 14,293 | 188 | 1.33% |
| 2024 | 14,105 | 188 | 1.35% |
| 2023 | 13,917 | 414 | 3.07% |
| 2022 | 13,503 | 131 | 0.98% |
| 2021 | 13,372 | 20 | 0.15% |
| 2020 | 13,352 | -577 | -4.14% |
| 2019 | 13,929 | 98 | 0.71% |
| 2018 | 13,831 | 41 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 13,790 | 69 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 13,721 | 153 | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 13,568 | 207 | 1.55% |
| 2014 | 13,361 | 178 | 1.35% |
| 2013 | 13,183 | 64 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 13,119 | 115 | 0.88% |
| 2011 | 13,004 | 104 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 12,900 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,204 | 3,570 | 46.76% |
| 1990 | 7,634 | 2,139 | 38.93% |
| 1980 | 5,495 | 1,778 | 47.83% |
| 1970 | 3,717 | 780 | 26.56% |
| 1960 | 2,937 | 590 | 25.14% |
| 1950 | 2,347 | 579 | 32.75% |
| 1940 | 1,768 | 285 | 19.22% |
| 1930 | 1,483 | 435 | 41.51% |
| 1920 | 1,048 | 795 | 314.23% |
| 1890 | 253 | -14,794 | -98.32% |