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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Hanford Metro

Hanford-Corcoran, CA · 1 counties · 152,486 residents · 1,390.972 sq mi
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Hanford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,556. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 15% 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 $227,400. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
152,486
+18%since 2000
from 129,461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
110 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 93 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.9
+9%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
96K112K127K143K158K1990201020202024Hanford
2024153K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,556
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,749 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,919
+45%since 2000
from $15,848 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,400
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,030
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
45.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+37%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(53,817)
Black8%(10,418)
Hispanic / Latino43.6%(56,461)
Asian3%(3,884)
Other0%
Diversity Score75%(97,099)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(44,361)
Black5.4%(8,300)
Hispanic / Latino56.8%(86,607)
Asian3.6%(5,511)
Other4.1%(6,177)
Diversity Score72.3%(110,257)
Segregation Score35.3%(53,831)
Diversity Score
72
−4%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Female
44.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Foreign born
19.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

HanfordCENTRAL62,229CorcoranCENTRAL22,358
What's inside

1 component county

Kings CountyCENTRAL154,327
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanford-Corcoran, CA?

Hanford-Corcoran, CA has about 152,486 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hanford-Corcoran, CA?

The typical household in Hanford-Corcoran, CA earns about $61,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanford-Corcoran, CA expensive?

In Hanford-Corcoran, CA, the median home is worth about $227,400, and the typical rent is about $1,030 a month.

How educated are people in Hanford-Corcoran, CA?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hanford-Corcoran, CA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanford-Corcoran, CA?

About 16.0% of people in Hanford-Corcoran, CA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hanford-Corcoran, CA grown since 1990?

Yes, Hanford-Corcoran, CA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51,017 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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