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Fresno

California · 542,107 residents · 115.818 sq mi
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Fresno has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,368. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $256,000. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
542,107
+27%since 2000
from 427,652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,681 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 3,692 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.2
+13%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
335K393K450K508K565K1990201020202024Fresno
2024546K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,368
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,236 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,814
+65%since 2000
from $15,010 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,000
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,041
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
51.7% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+63%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(159,473)
Black8%(34,357)
Hispanic / Latino39.9%(170,520)
Asian11%(47,136)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.2%(351,734)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(129,705)
Black6.9%(37,611)
Hispanic / Latino50.5%(273,771)
Asian14.2%(77,243)
Other3.3%(17,721)
Diversity Score81.7%(443,064)
Diversity Score
82
−1%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
19.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fresno, California?

Fresno, California has about 542,107 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fresno, California?

The typical household in Fresno, California earns about $53,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fresno, California expensive?

In Fresno, California, the median home is worth about $256,000, and the typical rent is about $1,041 a month.

How educated are people in Fresno, California?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fresno, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fresno, California?

About 23.5% of people in Fresno, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fresno, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Fresno, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 187,905 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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