Lemoore is a city located in Kings County California. Lemoore has a 2024 population of 26,705. Lemoore is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -1.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,121 in 2020.
The average household income in Lemoore is $92,324 with a poverty rate of 14.94%. The median age in Lemoore is 31.7 years: 32.2 years for males, and 31 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lemoore was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,719 | 50.77% |
| Two or more races | 5,446 | 20.15% |
| Other race | 3,987 | 14.75% |
| Black or African American | 1,939 | 7.18% |
| Asian | 1,765 | 6.53% |
| Native American | 167 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 9,039 | 2.99 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Married | 4,354 | 3.65 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Non Family | 2,312 | 1.26 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
| Female | 1,468 | 3.67 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Male | 905 | 3.1 | 32 | 68 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
53.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,180 | 7% |
| Associates Degree | 1,980 | 11.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,271 | 13.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,318 | 7.82% |
| High School Graduate | 4,907 | 29.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,591 | 9.44% |
| Some College | 3,615 | 21.44% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,977 | 6,556 | 1,959 |
| Hispanic | 6,809 | 4,719 | 533 |
| 2+ Races | 2,771 | 1,710 | 195 |
| Other Race | 2,009 | 1,449 | 276 |
| Asian | 1,383 | 1,281 | 542 |
| Black | 1,201 | 1,064 | 437 |
| Native American | 83 | 83 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,302 | $81,828 | $54,577 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,622 | $99,171 | $67,891 |
| High School Graduate | $35,757 | $42,275 | $23,535 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,039 | $40,787 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,498 | $51,697 | $34,169 |
| Some College | $47,829 | $57,668 | $35,673 |
$45,498
Average Earnings
$51,697
Average Male
$34,169
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.76% of Lemoore residents speak only English, while 32.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,691 | 2,567 | 20.23% |
| Multiple | 5,446 | 1,297 | 23.82% |
| Other | 3,967 | 786 | 19.81% |
| White | 9,516 | 710 | 7.46% |
| Black | 1,938 | 585 | 30.19% |
| Asian | 1,765 | 88 | 4.99% |
| Native | 167 | 58 | 34.73% |
14.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.33%
Male Poverty Rate
17.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lemoore is Native, with 34.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lemoore is Asian, with 4.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.28% |
| Some College | 7.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.73% |
| Male Employed | 5.56% |
| Female Employed | 4.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,483 | $92,312 |
| Households | $82,189 | $92,324 |
| Married Families | $92,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,548 | $80,100 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,871
Number of Veterans
1,515
Male Veterans
356
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 973 |
| First Gulf War | 930 |
| Vietnam | 383 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 671 |
| 55 to 64 | 414 |
| 18 to 34 | 302 |
| 75+ | 289 |
| 65 to 74 | 195 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,352 | 14.38% |
| Hispanic | 342 | 4.33% |
| Asian | 221 | 16.58% |
| Black | 144 | 10.66% |
| Other Race | 79 | 3.32% |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 2.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
10.7%
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
67.64%
Born in Lemoore
86.62%
Native Born
13.38%
Foreign Born
4.9%
Non Citizen
8.48%
Naturalized
86.62% of Lemoore residents were born in the United States, with 67.64% having been born in California. 4.9% 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 | 26,185 | -104 | -0.4% |
| 2028 | 26,289 | -104 | -0.39% |
| 2027 | 26,393 | -104 | -0.39% |
| 2026 | 26,497 | -104 | -0.39% |
| 2025 | 26,601 | -104 | -0.39% |
| 2024 | 26,705 | -104 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 26,809 | -258 | -0.95% |
| 2022 | 27,067 | -245 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 27,312 | 191 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 27,121 | 1,020 | 3.91% |
| 2019 | 26,101 | 292 | 1.13% |
| 2018 | 25,809 | 213 | 0.83% |
| 2017 | 25,596 | 185 | 0.73% |
| 2016 | 25,411 | 25 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 25,386 | 305 | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 25,081 | 211 | 0.85% |
| 2013 | 24,870 | 297 | 1.21% |
| 2012 | 24,573 | 96 | 0.39% |
| 2011 | 24,477 | -31 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 24,508 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 19,712 | 6,090 | 44.71% |
| 1990 | 13,622 | 4,790 | 54.23% |
| 1980 | 8,832 | 4,613 | 109.34% |
| 1970 | 4,219 | 1,658 | 64.74% |
| 1960 | 2,561 | 408 | 18.95% |
| 1950 | 2,153 | 442 | 25.83% |
| 1940 | 1,711 | 312 | 22.3% |
| 1930 | 1,399 | 44 | 3.25% |
| 1920 | 1,355 | 355 | 35.5% |
| 1910 | 1,000 | 349 | 53.61% |
| 1890 | 651 | 188 | 40.6% |
| 1880 | 463 | -25,722 | -98.23% |