Population 153,298 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kings County
Household size in Kings County
| Period | Kings County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.32 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.33 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.22 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.28 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Kings County are large by national standards, averaging 3.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 3.32, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Kings County
| Period | Kings County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.0, Kings County is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 32.2, mirroring the country. Few California counties are younger: only two of 58.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Kings County
| Period | Kings County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in Kings County (18.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only three of California's 58 counties have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Kings County
Renters in Kings County
| Period | Kings County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.0% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.8% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Kings County than nationally: 45.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 38.9% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.8 points, as it has nationally. Of California's 58 counties, only five have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Kings County
| Period | Kings County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Kings County: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. California as a whole looks much the same.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Kings County
| Period | Kings County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Kings County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Kings County
| Period | Kings County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $907 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $933 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,084 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,428 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$521 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Kings County runs $1,428 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $521 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Kings County
Bachelor's degrees in Kings County
| Period | Kings County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Kings County: 14.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. No other California county has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Kings County
| Period | Kings County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.6% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.2% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.8% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
23.2% of adults in Kings County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Kings County has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of California counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Kings County
| Period | Kings County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Kings County runs well above the national rate: 10.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only three of California's 58 counties have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Kings County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings County | 3.28 | 33.0 | 18.0% | 45.8% | 7.0% | 1984 | $1,428 | 14.1% | 76.8% | 10.6% |
| Tulare County | 3.45 | 32.4 | 21.1% | 41.5% | 6.9% | 1986 | $1,423 | 16.1% | 76.1% | 8.6% |
| Clark County | 2.81 | 39.2 | 13.5% | 42.2% | 8.7% | 1996 | $1,830 | 27.4% | 86.3% | 7.6% |
| Rio Arriba County | 2.80 | 42.9 | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.9% | 1984 | $770 | 18.9% | 88.0% | 4.2% |
| Dallam County | 2.94 | 31.2 | 15.8% | 36.0% | 19.1% | 1977 | $1,101 | 12.6% | 80.6% | 3.1% |
| Sherman County | 2.66 | 41.0 | 7.5% | 23.7% | 25.8% | 1966 | $750 | 30.4% | 76.8% | 2.0% |
| Hansford County | 2.80 | 34.9 | 5.7% | 18.8% | 19.5% | 1970 | $928 | 35.4% | 77.7% | 7.1% |
| Ochiltree County | 2.73 | 35.0 | 20.4% | 27.3% | 18.3% | 1976 | $1,042 | 18.2% | 77.6% | 0.3% |
| Lipscomb County | 2.81 | 35.2 | 14.5% | 17.6% | 26.2% | 1972 | $840 | 21.9% | 83.5% | 6.3% |
| Ellis County | 2.44 | 44.4 | 7.3% | 17.9% | 30.1% | 1969 | $771 | 20.7% | 90.9% | 5.3% |
| Major County | 2.37 | 42.3 | 6.6% | 17.5% | 13.5% | 1976 | $772 | 19.9% | 90.4% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Bibb County, GA · Centre County, PA · Columbia County, GA · Schenectady County, NY · Mesa County, CO · Monroe County, MI · Orange County, NC · Ouachita Parish, LA · Parker County, TX · Penobscot County, ME
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Kings County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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