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Hanford

California · 57,990 residents · 17.914 sq mi
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Hanford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,974. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,600. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,990
+39%since 2000
from 41,686 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,237 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 2,327 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.4
+8%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K37K45K54K63K1990201020202024Hanford
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,974
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,582 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,168
+55%since 2000
from $17,504 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,026
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+31%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(20,794)
Black4.8%(1,989)
Hispanic / Latino38.7%(16,116)
Asian2.8%(1,164)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.7%(29,466)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.8%(19,608)
Black4.2%(2,423)
Hispanic / Latino53%(30,763)
Asian4%(2,307)
Other4.1%(2,385)
Diversity Score74%(42,925)
Diversity Score
74
+5%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanford, California?

Hanford, California has about 57,990 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hanford, California?

The typical household in Hanford, California earns about $65,974 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanford, California expensive?

In Hanford, California, the median home is worth about $231,600, and the typical rent is about $1,026 a month.

How educated are people in Hanford, California?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hanford, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanford, California?

About 13.7% of people in Hanford, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hanford, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Hanford, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27,225 residents, a change of about 88 percent over that period.

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