Hanford, California
Hanford: The most populous city in Kings County, California.
About
Hanford is a city located in the county of Kings in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 53,967. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 58,352 inhabitants.
The city was created 134 years ago in 1891.
Quick Facts about Hanford
| Population | 58,352 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Kings County |
| Postal code | 93230–93232 |
| Phone Area Codes | 559 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3275,-119.6457 |
| Named for | James Madison Hanford |
| Altitude | 249 feet / 76 meters |
| Capital city | Hanford is capital of Kings County |
| Establishment | August 12, 1891 (134 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 14:36:12 (18th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 7.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Hanford is located at 36°19'39"N 119°38'44"W (36.3274500, -119.6456800).
Hanford map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Hanford increased by 7.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53,967 | - | census |
| 2011 | 54,612 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 54,524 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 54,741 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 55,086 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 55,608 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 55,663 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 56,383 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 56,971 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 57,703 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 58,352 | 1.11% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Hanford
1Kings County Department of Agriculture Measurement Standards
680 Campus Dr, Hanford, CA 93230, United States View details
Phone: +15598522830 | Website available
2USDA Kings County Farm Service Agency
680 Campus Dr # C, Hanford, CA 93230, United States View details
Phone: +15595858732 | Website available
People born in Hanford (58)
People born in Hanford, including singer and songwriter Steve Perry, basketball player Tyson Chandler, basketball player Peter Verhoeven, .
More notable people
- J.G. Quintel (Animator, writer) he was born in 13/09/1982
- Leslie Bassett (American composer) he was born in 22/01/1923
- Matt Shively (American actor) he was born in 15/09/1990
- Ken Caminiti (American baseball player) he was born in 21/04/1963
- Jeff Fabry (American paralympic archer) he was born in 14/04/1973
- Chad Mendes (American sport wrestler and mixed martial artist) he was born in 01/05/1985
- Scott Parker (American ice hockey player) he was born in 29/01/1978
- Lorenzo Neal (American football player, fullback) he was born in 27/12/1970
- Mike Young (American football player) he was born in 21/02/1962
- David Valadao (American politician) he was born in 14/04/1977
- Tim Scott (American baseball player) he was born in 16/11/1966
- Chris Cohan (American sports executive) he was born in 02/01/1950
- Annie Dale Biddle Andrews (mathematician) she was born in 13/12/1885
- Ariane Koizumi (American actress) she was born in 07/03/1963
- Bill Landis (American baseball player) he was born in 08/10/1942
- Bill Renna (American baseball player) he was born in 14/10/1924
- Bill Simas (American baseball player) he was born in 28/11/1971
- Bryan Taylor (American soccer player) he was born in 23/07/1975
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hanford, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481298 | Lawrence & Company College of Cosmetology | Hanford (CA) | 93230-4102 |
| 448594 | West Hills College-Lemoore | Lemoore (CA) | 93245 |
| 122685 | San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | Visalia (CA) | 93291-9283 |
| 480019 | Advanced Career Institute | Visalia (CA) | 93291 |
| 483957 | Lawrence & Company College of Cosmetology | Selma (CA) | 93662-3509 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hanford, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HNF | Hanford station | 200 Santa Fe Avenue #A | RAIL |
| LMC | Lemoore, California | 300 E Street | BUS |
| GSN | Goshen Junction, California | 30435 Road 68 | BUS |
| LMN | Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California | 25th Ave and Highway 198 | BUS |
| COC | Corcoran station | 1099 Otis Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Hanford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hanford Post Office | Hanford (CA) | 93230 |
| Armona Post Office | Armona (CA) | 93202 |
| Laton Post Office | Laton (CA) | 93242 |
| Lemoor Post Office | Lemoore (CA) | 93245 |
| Traver Post Office | Traver (CA) | 93673 |
Other cities in Kings County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kings County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lemoore | 26,331 | City in Kings County, California, United States |
| Corcoran | 21,798 | City in Kings County, California |
| Avenal | 13,362 | City in Kings County, California, United States |
| Armona | 4,156 | Census-designated place in Kings County, California |
| Lucerne | 3,443 | Census-designated place in Lake County, California |
| Home Garden | 1,761 | Census-designated place in Kings County, California |
| Kettleman City | 1,439 | Census-designated place in Kings County, California |
Distance to Other Cities
Hanford distances to largest California cities