The following information provides a snapshot of the population and steets of Avenal City, California. The population is comprised of both native and foreign born people. In 2019, the median age of the entire population was 29.1 years, while the median age of foreign born residents was 42 years old. In terms of ethnicity, the city's population was composed of people of Mexican, Chinese, and Philippine descent.
As of the 2010 census, there were around fifteen thousand residents in Avenal, California. The city was founded after the discovery of oil in the nearby Kettleman Hills in the 1920s. There are several major employers in the area, including the Avenal State Prison. Old Timer Day is held every year. Residents take pride in their heritage, as the city was founded on the Kettleman Hills oil field.
Avenal is a diverse town with a rich ethnic heritage. In its first year, the town had 20 businesses, and by the end of that year, there were more than three thousand people living in the city. The town had 69 private telephones and a variety of community organizations. As of 1940, the city was the second largest town in Kings County. Residents of Avenal were hard workers and family oriented, and they had a diverse heritage.
The poverty rate in Avenal is a bit high, at 10%. The national average is ten to thirteen percent. The median household income in Avenal, CA is $41,114. The median age of residents is 29.1 years, and the median household income is $41,114. Compared to the rest of the state, Avenal ranks 323 in diversity and 4962 nationally.