Avenal, CA Profile
Avenal, CA, population 16,352, is located
in California's Kings county,
about 55.1 miles from Fresno and 76.1 miles from Bakersfield.
Through the 90's Avenal's population has grown by about 50%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Avenal has grown by about 13%. Since 2005 Avenal's population has declined by about 1%.
Avenal's property crime levels tend to be much lower than
California's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Avenal tend to be much lower than California's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 74% |
| Females | 26% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 36% |
| African American | 13% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 50% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 8.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 5.00% |
| Over 60 | 3.00% | | Over 60: | 2.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 14,674 | N/A |
| 2001 | 15,185 | 3.48% |
| 2002 | 14,863 | -2.12% |
| 2003 | 15,772 | 6.12% |
| 2004 | 16,587 | 5.17% |
| 2005 | 16,548 | -0.24% |
| 2006 | 16,697 | 0.90% |
| 2007 | 17,234 | 3.22% |
| 2008 | 17,077 | -0.91% |
| 2009 | 16,352 | -4.25% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $29,710 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 154 |
| 2002 | 223 |
| 2003 | 232 |
| 2004 | 231 |
| 2005 | 274 |
| 2006 | 316 |
| 2007 | 256 |
| 2008 | 435 |
| 2009 | 407 |
| 2010 | 345 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 22 |
| 2002 |
0 | 3 | 9 | 22 |
| 2003 |
0 | 6 | 3 | 27 |
| 2004 |
1 | 2 | 6 | 28 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 3 | 43 |
| 2006 |
0 | 2 | 2 | 49 |
| 2007 |
0 | 2 | 8 | 34 |
| 2008 |
0 | 2 | 8 | 67 |
| 2009 |
1 | 4 | 7 | 59 |
| 2010 |
2 | 2 | 8 | 45 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 636 |
| 2002 | 1,025 |
| 2003 | 1,084 |
| 2004 | 1,357 |
| 2005 | 989 |
| 2006 | 822 |
| 2007 | 774 |
| 2008 | 949 |
| 2009 | 1,284 |
| 2010 | 865 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
53 |
38 |
4 |
| 2002 |
75 |
72 |
9 |
| 2003 |
76 |
84 |
8 |
| 2004 |
84 |
124 |
9 |
| 2005 |
66 |
92 |
8 |
| 2006 |
50 |
76 |
12 |
| 2007 |
44 |
76 |
13 |
| 2008 |
71 |
81 |
16 |
| 2009 |
133 |
79 |
12 |
| 2010 |
63 |
66 |
14 |
Location
| Elevation | 800 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 19.1 Square Miles |
