Hanford is the county seat of Kings County, California. It is the principal city of the Hanford-Corcoran, California Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Kings County, including the cities of Hanford and Corcoran. The population was 41,686 at the 2000 census. However, the California Department of Finance estimates that the population had grown to 50,370 as of January 1, 2007, making it the 168th largest city in the state. Hanford apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Hanford apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.