Hanford, CA Demographics

A map of Hanford's Population by Race

Hanford, California has an estimated population of 59,754, an increase from the 57,990 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.4% Hispanic, 34.7% White, 5.6% Black, 3.9% Asian, 3.7% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hanford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hanford has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hanford, that probability was 59.9% in 2020 and 60.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hanford is ranked the 156th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hanford was ranked the 162nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hanford's White Population

20,752 residents of Hanford, or 34.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hanford is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Hanford ranks 1136th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanford's White population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Hanford's population has increased from 33.8% to 34.7%.

Hanford is more White than neighboring Home Garden (6% White), Armona (11.7% White), and Laton (26.9% White). Hanford is less White than neighboring Grangeville (51.5% White), and Hardwick (60.3% White).

Hanford's Black Population

3,344 residents of Hanford, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hanford is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Hanford ranks 241st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanford's Black population has grown by an estimated 38.0%. Black residents' share of Hanford's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.6%.

Hanford is more Black than neighboring Armona (1.8% Black), Grangeville (2.1% Black), and Laton (0% Black). Hanford is less Black than neighboring Home Garden (11.9% Black), and Hardwick (39.7% Black).

Hanford's Asian Population

2,322 residents of Hanford, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hanford is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Hanford ranks 559th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanford's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Hanford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Hanford is more Asian than neighboring Home Garden (1.7% Asian), Grangeville (0% Asian), Hardwick (0% Asian), and Laton (0% Asian). Hanford is less Asian than neighboring Armona (5.7% Asian).

Hanford's Hispanic Population

30,723 residents of Hanford, or 51.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hanford is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Hanford ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanford's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Hanford's population has decreased from 53.0% to 51.4%.

Hanford is more Hispanic than neighboring Grangeville (44.7% Hispanic), and Hardwick (0% Hispanic). Hanford is less Hispanic than neighboring Home Garden (73.1% Hispanic), Armona (76.4% Hispanic), and Laton (73.1% Hispanic).

Hanford's Native American/Other Population

398 residents of Hanford, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hanford is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Hanford ranks 743rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hanford's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.7%.

Hanford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Home Garden (0% Native American/Other), Grangeville (0% Native American/Other), Hardwick (0% Native American/Other), and Laton (0% Native American/Other). Hanford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Armona (1.9% Native American/Other).

Hanford's Multiracial Population

2,215 residents of Hanford, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hanford is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Hanford ranks 1051st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Hanford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Hanford is more Multiracial than neighboring Armona (2.6% Multiracial), Grangeville (1.8% Multiracial), Hardwick (0% Multiracial), and Laton (0% Multiracial). Hanford is less Multiracial than neighboring Home Garden (7.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.