Kings County, California's estimated 2024 population is 152,377 with a growth rate of -0.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kings County, California is the 33rd largest county in California. The 2010 population was 152,342 and has seen a growth of 0.02% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 150,852 | -305 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 151,157 | -305 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 151,462 | -305 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 151,767 | -305 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 152,072 | -305 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 152,377 | -305 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 152,682 | -305 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 152,987 | 212 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 152,775 | -69 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 152,844 | 117 | 0.08% |
| 2019 | 152,727 | 1,506 | 1% |
| 2018 | 151,221 | 1,679 | 1.12% |
| 2017 | 149,542 | 273 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 149,269 | -691 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 149,960 | 587 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 149,373 | -864 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 150,237 | -647 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 150,884 | -895 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 151,779 | -563 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 152,342 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 101,469 | 27,731 | 37.61% |
| 1980 | 73,738 | 9,128 | 14.13% |
| 1970 | 64,610 | 14,656 | 29.34% |
| 1960 | 49,954 | 3,186 | 6.81% |
| 1950 | 46,768 | 11,600 | 32.98% |
| 1940 | 35,168 | 9,783 | 38.54% |
| 1930 | 25,385 | 3,354 | 15.22% |
| 1920 | 22,031 | 5,801 | 35.74% |
| 1910 | 16,230 | 6,359 | 64.42% |
| 1900 | 9,871 | -140,981 | -93.46% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78,680 | 51.59% |
| Other race | 31,275 | 20.51% |
| Two or more races | 23,798 | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 9,848 | 6.46% |
| Asian | 5,943 | 3.9% |
| Native American | 2,596 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 375 | 0.25% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 43,594 | 3.2 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Married | 22,400 | 3.78 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Non Family | 9,934 | 1.29 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Female | 7,611 | 3.84 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Male | 3,649 | 3.49 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
3.64
Average Family Size
3.2
Average Household Size
54.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11,669 | 12.27% |
| Associates Degree | 8,600 | 9.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,541 | 10.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,460 | 4.69% |
| High School Graduate | 25,683 | 27.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12,591 | 13.24% |
| Some College | 22,540 | 23.71% |
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 | 47,454 | 28,461 | 2,833 |
| White | 33,456 | 30,425 | 7,751 |
| Other Race | 18,931 | 10,257 | 887 |
| 2+ Races | 12,290 | 8,405 | 836 |
| Black | 7,172 | 5,889 | 1,044 |
| Asian | 4,172 | 3,617 | 1,759 |
| Native American | 1,574 | 1,058 | 112 |
| Islander | 240 | 221 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 92.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,776 | $77,319 | $56,364 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,655 | $109,551 | $80,820 |
| High School Graduate | $37,503 | $45,121 | $28,607 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,726 | $33,934 | $18,602 |
| Overall | $42,712 | $47,973 | $34,022 |
| Some College | $46,137 | $57,481 | $34,618 |
$42,712
Average Earnings
$47,973
Average Male
$34,022
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.16% of Kings County, California residents speak only English, while 40.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79,404 | 16,407 | 20.66% |
| Other | 28,470 | 5,614 | 19.72% |
| White | 42,843 | 3,970 | 9.27% |
| Multiple | 21,108 | 3,627 | 17.18% |
| Black | 6,976 | 1,361 | 19.51% |
| Native | 2,289 | 593 | 25.91% |
| Asian | 5,620 | 247 | 4.4% |
| Islander | 289 | 136 | 47.06% |
16.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
15%
Male Poverty Rate
17.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kings County, California is Islander, with 47.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kings County, California is Asian, with 4.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.34% |
| High School | 14.29% |
| Some College | 10.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.37% |
| Female Employed | 7.43% |
| Male Employed | 7.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,111 | $89,753 |
| Households | $68,540 | $85,040 |
| Married Families | $87,234 | $104,707 |
| Non Families | $46,863 | $59,251 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8,377
Number of Veterans
7,124
Male Veterans
1,253
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 3,806 |
| First Gulf War | 2,704 |
| Vietnam | 2,020 |
| Korea | 240 |
| World War II | 42 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2,707 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,657 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,417 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,387 |
| 75+ | 1,209 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,478 | 9.97% |
| Hispanic | 1,775 | 3.12% |
| Black | 1,228 | 17.1% |
| Other Race | 618 | 2.78% |
| Asian | 549 | 12.46% |
| 2+ Races | 479 | 3.21% |
| Native American | 25 | 1.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
64.64%
Born in Kings County, California
81.54%
Native Born
18.46%
Foreign Born
11.11%
Non Citizen
7.34%
Naturalized
81.54% of Kings County, California residents were born in the United States, with 64.64% having been born in California. 11.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.