Demographics & People — Hanford, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 59,389 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~60,600 |
| Median Age | 32.5 |
| Total Households | 19,016 |
| Family Households | 13,920 |
| Average Household Size | 3.08 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5753 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32,109 |
| Black or African American | 3,526 |
| Asian | 2,108 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30,438 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 34,352 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 29,019 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 27,952 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 11,132 |
| German | 3,219 |
| Irish | 3,056 |
| Portuguese | 2,819 |
| English | 2,768 |
| Italian | 1,271 |
| European | 896 |
Language
| English Only | 36,326 |
| Spanish | 16,051 |
| Population 5+ | 55,059 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 4,194 |
| Population 18+ | 39,912 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hanford, California.