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Fowler

California · 6,700 residents · 2.674 sq mi
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Fowler has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,663. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $268,200. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,700
+68%since 2000
from 3,979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,506 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 1,488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+10%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Fowler
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,663
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,280 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,945
+92%since 2000
from $12,446 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,200
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,084
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+71%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.8%(948)
Black1.7%(67)
Hispanic / Latino67.3%(2,677)
Asian5.3%(209)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.4%(2,322)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(1,135)
Black1.4%(93)
Hispanic / Latino66.4%(4,446)
Asian13.1%(877)
Other4.7%(313)
Diversity Score66.8%(4,476)
Diversity Score
67
+14%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+73%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
18.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fowler, California?

Fowler, California has about 6,700 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fowler, California?

The typical household in Fowler, California earns about $59,663 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 $268,200, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.

How educated are people in Fowler, California?

About 21.4% 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 17.5% 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 3,492 residents, a change of about 109 percent over that period.

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