Kings County

As of 2021, Kings County, CA has a population of approximately 152,486. The racial composition is about 50.3% White, 10.1% African American, 2.1% Native American, 3.2% Asian, and 31.2% other races. Hispanics or Latinos constitute around 56.2% of the population. The county has a median household income of approximately $54,178, with 18.6% of the population living below the poverty line. The median age is 31.7 years.

As of recent data, Kings County, CA has a median home value of approximately $280,000. The median rent is around $1,100 per month. The county features a homeownership rate of about 54%, with housing units totaling around 45,000. The vacancy rate for rental properties is roughly 6%, while for owned homes, it's about 2%. The area sees moderate annual home appreciation, averaging around 5%.

Kings County, CA, holds elections for various local and national offices, including Board of Supervisors, school boards, and state/national representatives.

Board of Supervisors (2022):

• District 1: Joe Neves (incumbent) - unopposed.
• District 2: Richard Valle (incumbent) - 67%, David Orth - 33%.
• District 4: Craig Pedersen (incumbent) - unopposed.

State Assembly (2022):

• District 32: Vince Fong (R) - 70.1%, Yesenia Sanchez (D) - 29.9%.

Voter Turnout (2022 Primary):

• Total Registered Voters: Approx. 70,000.
• Voter Turnout: About 22%.

For more detailed and updated information, visit the Kings County Elections Department website.

Kings County, CA, has lower educational attainment compared to state and national averages. According to the U.S. Census Bureau data:

• High school diploma or higher: ~76.2% of residents aged 25+, compared to ~83.9% statewide and ~88.5% nationwide.

• Bachelor's degree or higher: ~12.5% of residents aged 25+, versus ~33.9% in California and ~32.1% nationally.

These figures indicate that Kings County lags behind both state and national levels in terms of educational attainment. The local education system faces challenges similar to other regions with predominantly rural characteristics, influencing these lower statistics.

Kings County, CA, primarily relies on agriculture, government, and health care sectors. As of recent data, the unemployment rate in Kings County is approximately 10%, higher than both the national average of around 3.7% and the California state average of about 4.1%. The top industries include:

1. Agriculture: Key crops are cotton, livestock, and dairy, employing around 25% of the workforce.
2. Government: Accounts for a significant portion due to the Naval Air Station Lemoore, representing around 22% of employment.
3. Health Care: Encompasses about 14% of the workforce, driven by hospitals and outpatient facilities.
4. Retail and Manufacturing: Combined, they constitute roughly 15% of jobs.

Compared to national figures, Kings County has a higher dependence on agriculture and government, contrasting with a more diversified employment structure seen nationally and statewide where technology and services dominate.

As of the latest data, the median household income in Kings County, CA is approximately $53,000. In comparison, the median household income for the United States is around $68,700, and for California, it stands at approximately $80,400. This puts Kings County below both the national and state averages.

Kings County's lower median income reflects economic patterns typical of some rural and agricultural areas and highlights a gap when compared to broader state and national economic metrics.

As of 2023, Kings County, CA, has a mixed crime profile. Here are some key statistics:

Crime Rate Statistics (per 100,000 residents):

Kings County experiences a higher rate of property crime compared to violent crime. Efforts continue to enhance public safety through community programs and law enforcement actions.