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Reedley

California · 25,227 residents · 5.571 sq mi
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Reedley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,850. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,200. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,227
+22%since 2000
from 20,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,528 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 3,726 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.4
+13%since 2000
from 28.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K18K21K24K27K1990201020202024Reedley
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,850
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,682 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,410
+52%since 2000
from $12,096 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction27.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$973
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+62%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.3%(5,453)
Black0.2%(42)
Hispanic / Latino67.6%(14,028)
Asian4.2%(869)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.7%(11,765)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(3,907)
Black0.3%(77)
Hispanic / Latino79.1%(19,966)
Asian2.7%(680)
Other2.7%(676)
Diversity Score44%(11,107)
Diversity Score
44
−22%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
29.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reedley, California?

Reedley, California has about 25,227 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reedley, California?

The typical household in Reedley, California earns about $45,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reedley, California expensive?

In Reedley, California, the median home is worth about $218,200, and the typical rent is about $973 a month.

How educated are people in Reedley, California?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Reedley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reedley, California?

About 23.0% of people in Reedley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reedley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Reedley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,436 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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