Kings County, CA Demographics
What is the population of Kings County?
There are 170,869 residents in Kings County, with a median age of 32. Of this, 54.23% are males and 45.77% are females. US-born citizens make up 79.86% of the resident pool in Kings County, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.73%. Additionally, 11.42% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 149,271 people in Kings County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 170,869 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 92,659 | 0.2% |
| Female Population | 78,210 | -0.1% |
Male Population 54.23%
Female Population 45.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 32 | 3.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 136,452 | -0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 14,910 | -1.7% |
| Not Citizen | 19,507 | 7.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 79.86%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.73%
Not Citizen 11.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 988 | 28.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 8,619 | -7.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 7,421 | -8.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,212 | 7.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 149,271 | 0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.59%
Moved from Same County 5.11%
Moved from Same State 4.4%
Moved from Different State 1.31%
Same House as Last Year 88.58%
What are the employment statistics in Kings County?
White-collar workers make up 64.98% of the working population in Kings County, while blue-collar employees account for 35.02%. There are also 9,438 entrepreneurs in Kings County (7.7% of the workforce); 77,886 workers employed in private companies (63.55%); and 26,250 people working in governmental institutions (21.42%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 79,638 | 103.5% |
| Blue Collar | 42,920 | 95.5% |
White Collar 64.98%
Blue Collar 35.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 9,438 | 102.1% |
| Private Companies | 77,886 | 105.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 26,250 | 84.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 8,984 | 114.2% |
Self Employees 7.7%
Private Companies 63.55%
Governmental Workers 21.42%
Not for Profit Companies 7.33%
How many households are there in Kings County?
There are a total of 50,342 households in Kings County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 75.65% of these Kings County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 24.35%. Additionally, 41.99% of households have children and 58.01% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 50,342 | 0.7% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -14.3% |
| Family Households | 38,084 | -0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 12,258 | 3.5% |
Family Households 75.65%
Non-Family Households 24.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 21,139 | -2.4% |
| Households without Children | 29,203 | 3.0% |
Households with Children 41.99%
Households without Children 58.01%
What are the median and average incomes in Kings County?
The average annual household income in Kings County is $76,769, while the median household income sits at $60,669 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $55,162, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $64,066. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $42,398 and $46,389, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $76,769 | 3.9% |
| Median Household Income | $60,669 | 7.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 24,918 | 2.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 131,383 | -0.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Kings County?
There are 53,762 housing units in Kings County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1984. Of the 50,342 occupied housing units in Kings County, 56.65% are owner-occupied, while 43.35% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.88% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $302,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,184 per month in Kings County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 53,762 | 0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1984 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,337 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,501 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,920 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,306 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,595 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7,540 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9,075 | -5.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9,569 | 3.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,382 | 6.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 537 | 184.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 50,342 | 0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 28,517 | 1.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 21,825 | -0.1% |
Owner Occupied 56.65%
Renter Occupied 43.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 19,072 | 1.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 9,445 | 1.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $302,400 | 15.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $230,800 | 6.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,184 | 3.0% |
With Mortgage 66.88%
Without Mortgage 33.12%
What is the level of education in Kings County?
Approximately 42.87% of the population in Kings County holds a high school degree (that's 53,508 residents), while 22.87% have attained a college certificate (28,545 locals) and 9.23% have a bachelor's degree (11,527 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 14,193 | 0.6% |
| Some High School | 53,508 | 2.0% |
| Some College | 28,545 | -17.8% |
| Associate Degree | 11,914 | 10.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11,527 | -4.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,136 | -5.0% |
No High School 11.37%
Some High School 42.87%
Some College 22.87%
Associate Degree 9.54%
Bachelor's Degree 9.23%
Graduate Degree 4.11%
What is the marital status of Kings County residents?
A total of 50,175 people in Kings County have never been married (which represents 36.85% of the total population), while 63,353 of them are wedded (46.52%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,518 (2.58%) and 12,759 (9.37%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 50,175 | 0.6% |
| Married | 63,353 | -0.6% |
| Separated | 3,518 | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 6,367 | -5.1% |
| Divorced | 12,759 | 7.3% |
Never Married 36.85%
Married 46.52%
Separated 2.58%
Widowed 4.68%
Divorced 9.37%
What are the most common means of transportation in Kings County?
The top three means of transportation people in Kings County use to get to work are: car, walking and motorcycle. A total of 58,456 residents commute by car, 1,146 prefer going to work by walking and 324 by motorcycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 58,456 | 0.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 188 | 19.8% |
| Railroad | 32 | -5.9% |
| Ferryboat | 42 | 147.1% |
| Bicycle | 259 | -21.5% |
| Motorcycle | 324 | 38.5% |
| TaxiCab | 1 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1,146 | 18.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Kings County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93631 | 16,656 | 5,804 | $81,226 | $101,266 |
| 93201 | 1,146 | 271 | $51,181 | $54,588 |
| 93202 | 4,014 | 946 | $60,450 | $75,739 |
| 93204 | 13,441 | 2,949 | $52,986 | $62,422 |
| 93212 | 23,407 | 4,607 | $54,149 | $66,025 |
| 93230 | 69,130 | 21,947 | $73,558 | $90,951 |
| 93239 | 1,349 | 511 | $48,781 | $54,877 |
| 93242 | 2,611 | 912 | $61,250 | $75,002 |
| 93245 | 37,443 | 12,037 | $78,181 | $92,938 |
| 93266 | 1,672 | 358 | $60,888 | $93,878 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.