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Fontana

California · 208,393 residents · 43.278 sq mi
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Fontana is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,681. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $393,200. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
208,393
+62%since 2000
from 128,929 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,815 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 2,979 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.9
+26%since 2000
from 26.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
75K113K151K189K227K1990201020202024Fontana
2024214K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,681
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,782 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,540
+80%since 2000
from $14,208 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$393,200
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,368
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $636 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+85%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(30,865)
Black11.3%(14,629)
Hispanic / Latino57.7%(74,424)
Asian4.2%(5,398)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.4%(92,047)
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.4%(25,883)
Black8.5%(17,658)
Hispanic / Latino67.8%(141,269)
Asian8.2%(16,992)
Other3%(6,312)
Diversity Score63.6%(132,583)
Diversity Score
64
−11%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
26.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fontana, California?

Fontana, California has about 208,393 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fontana, California?

The typical household in Fontana, California earns about $75,681 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fontana, California expensive?

In Fontana, California, the median home is worth about $393,200, and the typical rent is about $1,368 a month.

How educated are people in Fontana, California?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fontana, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fontana, California?

About 11.7% of people in Fontana, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fontana, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Fontana, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 120,858 residents, a change of about 138 percent over that period.

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