2023 ACS Census Data · Population 152,830
Kings County is a mid-sized county in California with a population of 152,830. The median household income is $68,750, 6% above the national average. The poverty rate is 16.8%, median home value is $305,700, and 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 42% below the national average.
Population
152,830
2023 estimate
Rank #454 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$68,750
Household
Rank #1141 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$305,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #469 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #2889 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
44.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
19.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
42.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
21% below California avg·6% above national avg
Poverty Rate
31% below California avg·12% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
13% below California avg·12% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$26,420
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
50.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
46% below California avg·46% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
24% below California avg·32% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
14% below California avg·25% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
0% above California avg·52% below national avg
Housing Units
46,695
Households
43,736
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,781
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
53% below California avg·42% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
14% below California avg·16% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.8%
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