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Fowler

California · 3,979 residents · 2.674 sq mi
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Fowler has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,280. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $92,500. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,979
+24%since 1990
from 3,208 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,488 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 1,200 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.5
+7%since 1990
from 29.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Fowler
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,280
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,797 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,446
+30%since 1990
from $9,585 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.5%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$416
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
58.2%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 54.9% in 1990
41.8% rent
2.6
−8%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(1,472)
Black0.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino57.3%(1,837)
Asian5.8%(185)
Diversity Score86.1%(2,763)
2000
White, non-Hispanic23.8%(948)
Black1.7%(67)
Hispanic / Latino67.3%(2,677)
Asian5.3%(209)
Diversity Score58.4%(2,322)
58
−32%since 1990
from 86 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.3%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 58.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−28%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fowler, California?

Fowler, California has about 3,979 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fowler, California?

The typical household in Fowler, California earns about $35,280 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fowler, California expensive?

In Fowler, California, the median home is worth about $92,500, and the typical rent is about $416 a month.

How educated are people in Fowler, California?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fowler, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fowler, California?

About 21.5% of people in Fowler, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fowler, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Fowler, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 771 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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