Kings County, California
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kings County
- State
- California
- FIPS Code
- 06031
- State FIPS
- 06
- County FIPS
- 031
Geography
- Land Area
- 1390.97 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.22 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1392.19 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.072478
- Longitude
- -119.815530
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 133,924
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 93,805
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 62,677 | 46.8% |
| Hispanic | 71,248 | 53.2% |
| White | 43,368 | 32.4% |
| Black | 8,904 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 4,896 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,084 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 256 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 651 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 50,064 | 53.4% |
| Hispanic | 43,739 | 46.6% |
| White | 35,227 | 37.6% |
| Black | 8,131 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 4,658 | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,482 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 252 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 425 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 153,298
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $74,367
- Poverty Rate
- 14.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 22,320
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 58,349 | 38.1% |
| Black | 9,453 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5,792 | 3.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 60,187
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 20,219 | 33.6% |
| Republican | 23,417 | 38.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 11,986 | 19.9% |
| Other | 683 | 1.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 27,876 | 46.3% |
| Female | 31,750 | 52.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,969 | 39.8% |
| Hispanic | 28,928 | 48.1% |
| Black | 640 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 976 | 1.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 27,143
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,697 | 57.1% |
| Hispanic | 10,234 | 35.4% |
| Black | 224 | 35.0% |
| Asian | 455 | 46.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 12,780 | 45.8% |
| Female | 14,206 | 44.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 24,867 (26.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 13,136 (14.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 46,986
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $315,138
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,421
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 4.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.