Kings County's estimated 2026 population is 158,177 with a growth rate of 1.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kings County is the 33rd largest county in California. The 2010 population was 152,342 and has seen a growth of 3.83% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Kings County includes 46.04% White, 21.61% other race, 6.4% Black or African American, 3.52% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (46.04%)
Other race (21.61%)
Two or more races (20.25%)
Black or African American (6.4%)
Asian (3.52%)
Native American (1.92%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.26%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70,362 | 46.04% |
| Other race | 33,027 | 21.61% |
| Two or more races | 30,952 | 20.25% |
| Black or African American | 9,782 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 5,381 | 3.52% |
| Native American | 2,931 | 1.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 395 | 0.26% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Kings County's average per capita income is $43,446. Household income levels show a median of $68,750. The poverty rate stands at 16.77%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,469 | $107,521 |
| Families | $74,578 | $92,119 |
| Households | $68,750 | $86,268 |
| Non Families | $43,662 | $56,840 |
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