Time Zone: Kings County lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Hanford is the Seat for Kings County.
Kings County was founded in 1893 and was created by taking area from TulareCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Kings had a population of 148,764 people. This is an increase of 14.91% since the last Census (which gave a population of 129,461 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Kings represented 0.38% of the total population of California, making it the state's 32nd most populous county (out of 58 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 152,982 | +18.17% | +2.84% since 2009 |
2009 | 148,764 | +14.91% | |
2008 | 148,746 | +14.9% | +0.76% since 2007 |
2007 | 147,622 | +14.03% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 129,461 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Kings County Census Page for Kings County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Kings County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Kings County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Hanford | 50,053 | 41,686 | 20.07% increase |
Corcoran | 24,863 | 14,458 | 72% increase |
Lemoore | 24,285 | 19,712 | 23.2% increase |
Avenal | 16,352 | 14,674 | 11.44% increase |
Websites for Kings County
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