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Monthly Spotlight: Income Inequality
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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Economy / Income
Children Living Below 200% of Poverty Level County: Kings
Children Living Below 200% of Poverty Level County: Kings
56.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 42 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(35.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(36.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(52.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Gender Pay Gap County: Kings
Gender Pay Gap County: Kings
$0.70
Cents on the dollar
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
($0.74)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
($0.72)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Income
Households Above the Federal Poverty Level and Below the Real Cost Measure
Value
Compared to:
Households Above the Federal Poverty Level and Below the Real Cost Measure County: Kings
Households Above the Federal Poverty Level and Below the Real Cost Measure County: Kings
28.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 34 California counties.
CA Value
(24.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Households Below the Real Cost Measure County: Kings
Households Below the Real Cost Measure County: Kings
42.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 34 California counties.
CA Value
(34.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Households Living Below Poverty Level County: Kings
Households Living Below Poverty Level County: Kings
16.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(16.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Economy / Income
Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold
Value
Compared to:
Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold County: Kings
Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold County: Kings
46.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(57.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(55.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Economy / Income
Households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)
Value
Compared to:
Households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) County: Kings
Households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) County: Kings
37.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(31.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(28.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Income Inequality County: Kings
Income Inequality County: Kings
0.413
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(0.490)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(0.483)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Median Household Income County: Kings
Median Household Income County: Kings
$68,540
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
($91,905)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
People 65+ Living Below 200% of Poverty Level County: Kings
People 65+ Living Below 200% of Poverty Level County: Kings
28.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 42 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(27.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(28.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(29.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
People Living 200% Above Poverty Level County: Kings
People Living 200% Above Poverty Level County: Kings
59.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(72.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(71.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
People Living Below 200% of Poverty Level County: Kings
People Living Below 200% of Poverty Level County: Kings
40.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(28.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(28.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Per Capita Income County: Kings
Per Capita Income County: Kings
$26,193
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
($45,591)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Income
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of $12,000 or less
Value
Compared to:
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of $12,000 or less County: Kings
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of $12,000 or less County: Kings
6.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(8.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Income
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $12,000 to $16,000
Value
Compared to:
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $12,000 to $16,000 County: Kings
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $12,000 to $16,000 County: Kings
6.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(5.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Income
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $16,000 to $20,000
Value
Compared to:
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $16,000 to $20,000 County: Kings
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $16,000 to $20,000 County: Kings
5.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(4.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Income
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $20,000 to $25,000
Value
Compared to:
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $20,000 to $25,000 County: Kings
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $20,000 to $25,000 County: Kings
8.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(4.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Income
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $25,000 to $30,000
Value
Compared to:
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $25,000 to $30,000 County: Kings
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $25,000 to $30,000 County: Kings
4.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(7.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Income
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $30,000 to $35,000
Value
Compared to:
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $30,000 to $35,000 County: Kings
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $30,000 to $35,000 County: Kings
6.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(8.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Income
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $35,000 to $40,000
Value
Compared to:
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $35,000 to $40,000 County: Kings
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $35,000 to $40,000 County: Kings
7.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(10.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Income
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $40,000 to $50,000
Value
Compared to:
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $40,000 to $50,000 County: Kings
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $40,000 to $50,000 County: Kings
11.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(12.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Income
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $50,000 to $65,000
Value
Compared to:
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $50,000 to $65,000 County: Kings
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $50,000 to $65,000 County: Kings
12.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(8.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Income
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $65,000 to $80,000
Value
Compared to:
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $65,000 to $80,000 County: Kings
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $65,000 to $80,000 County: Kings
12.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(10.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Income
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $80,000 to $100,000
Value
Compared to:
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $80,000 to $100,000 County: Kings
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of between $80,000 to $100,000 County: Kings
8.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(7.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Income
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of over $100,000
Value
Compared to:
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of over $100,000 County: Kings
Respondents who reported annual household incomes of over $100,000 County: Kings
11.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(13.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Respondents whose household experienced a decrease in income County: Kings
Respondents whose household experienced a decrease in income County: Kings
59.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
No Comparison Data Available
(0%)
Economy / Income
Respondents Whose Household Experienced a Major Change in Income
Value
Compared to:
Respondents Whose Household Experienced a Major Change in Income County: Kings
Respondents Whose Household Experienced a Major Change in Income County: Kings
61.0%
Percent of respondents
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(48.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
No Comparison Data Available
(0%)
Respondents whose household experienced an increase in income County: Kings
Respondents whose household experienced an increase in income County: Kings
40.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
No Comparison Data Available
(0%)
Economy / Investment & Personal Finance
Economy / Investment & Personal Finance
Adults who Feel Overwhelmed by Financial Burdens
Value
Compared to:
Adults who Feel Overwhelmed by Financial Burdens County: Kings
Adults who Feel Overwhelmed by Financial Burdens County: Kings
40.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(36.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(37.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(44.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Economy / Investment & Personal Finance
Households that Used Check Cashing, Cash Advance, or Title Loan Shops
Value
Compared to:
Households that Used Check Cashing, Cash Advance, or Title Loan Shops County: Kings
Households that Used Check Cashing, Cash Advance, or Title Loan Shops County: Kings
2.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(2.3%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(2.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(3.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Households with a 401k Plan County: Kings
Households with a 401k Plan County: Kings
36.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(44.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(40.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(39.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Households with a Savings Account County: Kings
Households with a Savings Account County: Kings
68.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(73.3%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(71.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(70.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Households with Student Loan Debt County: Kings
Households with Student Loan Debt County: Kings
10.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(11.3%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(10.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(11.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Economy / Investment & Personal Finance
Respondents who need assistance with household budgeting
Value
Compared to:
Respondents who need assistance with household budgeting County: Kings
Respondents who need assistance with household budgeting County: Kings
16.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(10.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
