Kings County, CA Public Records

Superior Court - Hanford - Civil
1640 Kings County Dr
Hanford, CA 93230 https://www.kings.courts.ca.gov/divis
Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 559-582-1010 ext. 6110
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family Law
This court hears civil case matters formerly heard by the closed courts in Avenal and Corcoran.
Superior Court - Hanford - Criminal
1640 Kings County Dr
Hanford, CA 93230 https://www.kings.courts.ca.gov/divis
Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 559-582-1010 ext. 3042
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor
Restricted Records: No probation or police reports released
This court hears criminal matters formerly heard by the closed courts in Avenal and Corcoran.
Superior Court - Avenal Division - See Hanford Location
Superior Court - Corcoran Division - See Hanford Location
ext. 3004
Lemoore Division Superior Court (Closed)
The court was closed effective September 10, 2012. See closed records at Hanford court.

Kings County, CA Vital Records

Contact the Kings County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Kings County
County Recorder
1400 W Lacey Blvd
County Government Ctr
Hanford, CA 93230 https://www.countyofkings.com/departm
8AM-5PM PST
Phone: 559-852-2470
Fax: 559-582-6639
Recorded Documents, Vital Records

Kings County Vital Certificates

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Kings County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,390.99 sq mi
Population (2009): 148,764
  • Females: 42.6%
  • White: 84%
  • Black/African American: 8.1%
  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 49.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 36.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): 19,303
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 16%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 36.7%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 17.9%
High School Graduates (2000): 68.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 3.18
Housing Units (2000): 36,563
Homeownership Rate (2000): 55.9%
Migration Flow to Kings County, CA from (2007-2008):

Kings County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,784,356
  • Construction: $84,602
  • Retail Trade: $159,973
  • Professional and Technical Services: $43,143
  • Healthcare: $195,440
  • Banking: $37,533
  • Retail Trade: $159,973
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $48,802
  • Manufacturing: $279,185
  • Farms: $145,187
  • Government: $1,364,961
Employed (2000): 39,511
Unemployed (2000): 6,206
Unemployment Rate (2009): 14.6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $23,418
Local Government Employment (2007): 7,622
Local Government Revenue (2007): $443,448 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $173,699 (thou. dol.)

Kings County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 2,781
  • Per 1,000 population: 18.8
Deaths (2007): 818
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 15
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.4

Kings County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 614
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 7
  • Forcible rape: 27
  • Robbery: 110
  • Aggravated Assault: 470
Property Crimes (2008): 3,636
  • Burglary: 873
  • Larceny-Theft: 2,266
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 497

Kings County Genealogy Records