Avenal, California
Avenal: City in Kings County, California, United States
About
Avenal is a city located in the county of Kings in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,505. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,362 inhabitants.
The city was created 46 years ago in 1979.
Quick Facts about Avenal
| Population | 13,362 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Kings County |
| Postal code | 93204 |
| Phone Area Codes | 559 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.0041,-120.1290 |
| Altitude | 807 feet / 246 meters |
| Establishment | September 11, 1979 (46 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−08:00 |
| Local time | 19:20:50 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -16.04% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Chance Light Rain then Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Avenal is located at 36°0'15"N 120°7'45"W (36.0041200, -120.1290300).
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Weather
A chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitat...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Avenal decreased by 16.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,505 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,095 | -2.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,858 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,133 | -5.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,257 | -6.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,236 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,434 | -6.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,407 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,218 | 6.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,496 | 2.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,362 | -1% | estimation process |
People born in Avenal (1)
American boxer Jose Ramírez was born in Avenal
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Avenal, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125462 | West Hills College-Coalinga | Coalinga (CA) | 93210 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Avenal, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTC | Kettleman City, California | 3300 Hubert Way | BUS |
| LMC | Lemoore, California | 300 E Street | BUS |
| LMN | Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California | 25th Ave and Highway 198 | BUS |
| COC | Corcoran station | 1099 Otis Ave. | RAIL |
| HNF | Hanford station | 200 Santa Fe Avenue #A | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Avenal.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Avenal Post Office | Avenal (CA) | 93204 |
Other cities in Kings County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kings County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hanford | 58,352 | The most populous city in Kings County, California. |
| Lemoore | 26,331 | City in Kings County, California, United States |
| Corcoran | 21,798 | City in Kings County, California |
| 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
Avenal distances to largest California cities