Hanford, California Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Hanford, CA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Hanford | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,895 | 39,245,658 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2839.0 | 239.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.71% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 30.8 | 35.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 16,727 | 13,531,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Hanford grew by 17.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 50,895 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Hanford is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 24.8% of residents. That is 3.0 points above California as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 12,606 24.8% +3.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 11,982 23.5% -0.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,325 16.4% -3.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,259 12.3% -3.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below California, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.7% of the people living in Hanford and men 51.3%.
- Women 48.7% California 49.9%
- Men 51.3% California 50.1%
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Economy
Hanford has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Hanford | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,648 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.10% | 5.57% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hanford is about 22% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Hanford | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $312,700 | $650,794 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,347 | $2,036 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.9% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Hanford is about 19.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,347 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hanford spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 172 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hanford | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 23.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.2 | 47.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 172 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,318 | $6,065 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,150 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,142 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Hanford is 21 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Hanford has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Hanford | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.99 | 2.84 | 2.53 |
Health
Hanford has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Hanford | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hanford, California.
What is the population of Hanford, California?
About 50,895 people live in Hanford, California, in 16,727 households of 3.0 people on average. The median age is 30.8, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 7 years.
Is Hanford, California urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Hanford, California has 2,839 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 33 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Hanford, California?
The median home costs 4.0 times the median household income ($312,700 against $77,648), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,347 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Hanford, California?
Unemployment in Hanford, California is 8.7%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Hanford, California?
17.6% of adults in Hanford, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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