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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Firebaugh

California · 4,429 residents · 3.517 sq mi
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Firebaugh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,645. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 1,314 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $69,100. At a median age of 24.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 24.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,429
−23%vs 2000
vs 5,743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,259 / sq mi
−23%vs 2000
vs 1,633 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
24.2
−3%vs 2000
vs 24.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,645
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,533 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,836
−26%vs 2000
vs $9,290 in 2000
US average: $14,340
31.9%
+9.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$69,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$348
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $517 in 2000
US average: $450
43.6%
−16.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.5% in 2000
56.4% rent
3.2
+24%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.8%(565)
Black1.1%(61)
Hispanic / Latino87.5%(5,026)
Asian0.7%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.2%(1,506)
1990
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(1,414)
Black1.2%(55)
Hispanic / Latino80.3%(3,556)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other66.6%(2,949)
Diversity Score79.2%(3,509)
79
+202%vs 2000
vs 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
40.1%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Firebaugh, California?

Firebaugh, California has about 4,429 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Firebaugh, California?

The typical household in Firebaugh, California earns about $21,645 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Firebaugh, California expensive?

In Firebaugh, California, the median home is worth about $69,100, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Firebaugh, California?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Firebaugh, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Firebaugh, California?

About 31.9% of people in Firebaugh, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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