CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Kings Beach

California · 2,929 residents · 2.859 sq mi

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Kings Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,865. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 1,108 residents. Median home value is $115,600. Households here earn about 39% less than the California median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.1

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 19%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

2,929

−27%vs 2000

vs 4,037 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Population density

1,024 / sq mi

−27%vs 2000

vs 1,412 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.1

+10%vs 2000

vs 29.2 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20243K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$21,865

−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $35,507 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,926

−28%vs 2000

vs $16,556 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

19.9%

+2.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 17.7% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$115,600

−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $187,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$456

−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $654 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

37.9%

−1.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 39.3% in 2000

62.1% rent

Afford Score

5.3

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 5.3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic49%(1,980)

Black0.3%(11)

Hispanic / Latino48.4%(1,955)

Asian0.4%(16)

Other0%

Diversity Score63.3%(2,557)

1990

White, non-Hispanic82.6%(2,418)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino30.2%(885)

Asian0%(0)

Other17.4%(511)

Diversity Score65.8%(1,927)

Diversity Score

+4%vs 2000

vs 63 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

15.5%

−1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.8% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

78.1%

+10.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 67.4% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

1.7%

−4.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.9% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.9 min

+85%vs 2000

vs 11.8 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kings Beach, California?

Kings Beach, California has about 2,929 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Kings Beach, California?

The typical household in Kings Beach, California earns about $21,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kings Beach, California expensive?

In Kings Beach, California, the median home is worth about $115,600, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Kings Beach, California?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kings Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kings Beach, California?

About 19.9% of people in Kings Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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