Explore King City local geography, civic resources and voter guides, with dated official population and registration facts for Monterey County.
At a glance: King City is an incorporated city in Monterey County. Population: 14,369 (California Department of Finance estimate as of January 1, 2026). Registered voters: 4,762 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
King City is a southern Salinas Valley service center along Highway 101, between Salinas and Paso Robles. Agriculture, regional travel, and access to the surrounding inland countryside give the city a different rhythm from the Monterey Peninsula. The King City Pool on Division Street provides swimming and aquatic recreation. Nearby San Lorenzo County Park is a separate county-operated resource, illustrating the mix of municipal and county facilities available to residents. King City incorporated on February 9, 1911. It is a charter city operating under a council-manager system; its charter distinguishes its legal framework from neighboring general-law municipalities.
The King City Pool at 401 Division Street offers aquatic recreation and lessons. Confirm the current season and registration arrangements with Recreation.
No. San Lorenzo County Park is a Monterey County facility, so county park rules and contacts apply.
Start with the King City city clerk for municipal nomination information; Monterey County Elections handles countywide voter services and official results.
4,762 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
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