Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hanford, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

59,754

Median Agei

32.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

51.4%30,723

White

34.7%20,752

Black

5.6%3,344

Asian

3.9%2,322

Two or More

3.7%2,215

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%239

Other

0.2%92

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%67

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%544

High School Diploma

24.9%9,215

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%2,804

Some College (1+ yr)

17%6,276

Associate's Degree

13.8%5,102

Bachelor's Degree

12.6%4,668

Master's Degree

4.2%1,547

Professional Degree

0.9%318

Doctorate

0.5%180

HS or Higher

82.8%

BA or Higher

18.1%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$349,400

Median Renti

$1,309

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.1%12,112

Renter-Occupied

37.9%7,406

Total Units

20,433

Homeownership

62.1%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.5%785

$50K–$100K

1.5%178

$100K–$150K

1.4%168

$150K–$200K

2.4%287

$200K–$300K

24.3%2,946

$300K–$500K

50.4%6,102

$500K–$1M

12.5%1,509

$1M+

1.1%137

Rent Distribution

Under $500

536

$500–$750

377

$750–$1,000

1,295

$1,000–$1,250

1,107

$1,250–$1,500

812

$1,500–$2,000

1,459

$2,000+

1,430

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%465

2010–2019

9.2%1,884

2000–2009

17.7%3,620

1990–1999

14.9%3,042

1980–1989

17.1%3,488

1970–1979

12.8%2,613

1960–1969

9.1%1,861

1950–1959

8.2%1,681

1940–1949

3.9%802

1939 or earlier

4.8%977

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.1%14,070

Electricity

23.7%4,624

Solar

2.6%515

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%147

No Fuel

0.5%88

Other

0.2%43

Wood

0.1%22

Fuel Oil

0%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,461

Mean Household Incomei

$95,405

Per Capita Incomei

$33,147

Poverty Ratei

14.4%

Unemploymenti

8.9%

Labor Forcei

27,547

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%1,209

$10K–$15K

3.1%598

$15K–$20K

2.4%472

$20K–$25K

3.9%762

$25K–$30K

3.4%664

$30K–$35K

3.6%709

$35K–$40K

3%594

$40K–$45K

2.8%552

$45K–$50K

5.1%1,003

$50K–$60K

5.2%1,020

$60K–$75K

10.3%2,020

$75K–$100K

12.5%2,432

$100K–$125K

11.7%2,274

$125K–$150K

7.6%1,488

$150K–$200K

9.9%1,936

$200K+

9.1%1,785

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

721

Residentsi

1,441

Avg. Tenant Renti

$540/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

32 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing151 homes96% occupied$553/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers375 homes63% occupied$550/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8143 homes98% occupied$500/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $76,461/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

71.3%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

21.5%

Low income$38K–$61K/yr

6.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $61K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

75.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

78.2% of subsidized households are minority

22.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8,85014.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

6,135

Philippines

1,154

Guatemala

197

China

121

Canada

121

Korea

120

United Kingdom

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

24,690

Avg. Commutei

22.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

23,563

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,861(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured

Hanford, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026