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Corcoran, CA
City in Kings County, California.
Population
22,491
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,016
ZIP codes
0
Corcoran and its ZIP codes
Corcoran at a glance
- Corcoran is about 12 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,905 a year, 40% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,100 (68% below California) and median rent is $1,160 a month.
Local data for Corcoran, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Corcoran, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,905
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$236,100
Median rent
$1,160/mo
Homeownership
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher
3.7%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (14,635), Irish Americans (639), German Americans (595).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kings County. PPP loans are for Corcoran.
Unemployment rate
8.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,329
52,040 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,718
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$790M
FY 2026, $5,184 per person
How people get to work
Corcoran, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Corcoran, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
759
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
218
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 38°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Corcoran, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.2%
U.S. 11.1% +15.1 pts
Cities near Corcoran
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaukenaCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.4 |
| MathenyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| TiptonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| AlpaughCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| TulareCity | 15 mi | 20.7 |
| Home GardenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| StratfordCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| PixleyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| HanfordCity | 17 mi | 17.9 |
| ArmonaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| East Tulare VillaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| AllensworthCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| West GoshenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| TevistonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| GrangevilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| LemooreCity | 20 mi | 9.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Corcoran, CA in?
- Corcoran is in Kings County, California.
- What is the population of Corcoran, CA?
- About 22,491 people live in Corcoran, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Corcoran?
- Nearby places include Waukena (4.9 mi), Matheny (13 mi), Tipton (14 mi), Alpaugh (14 mi), Tulare (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023