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Fresno

Texas · 24,560 residents · 8.524 sq mi
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Fresno is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,264. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 17,957 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $243,500. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,560
+272%since 2000
from 6,603 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,881 / sq mi
+272%since 2000
from 775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+30%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9938K14K21K27K1990201020202024Fresno
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,264
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,290 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,459
+168%since 2000
from $14,340 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+10%since 2010
from 0.335 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,500
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,028
+141%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+49%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.6%(1,428)
Black26.3%(1,739)
Hispanic / Latino49.9%(3,294)
Asian1%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.3%(5,169)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(1,515)
Black52.1%(12,790)
Hispanic / Latino34.8%(8,537)
Asian2.4%(598)
Other4.6%(1,120)
Diversity Score75.2%(18,466)
Diversity Score
75
−4%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+29%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.4%
−63.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2017
from 91.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 66.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 30.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fresno, Texas?

Fresno, Texas has about 24,560 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fresno, Texas?

The typical household in Fresno, Texas earns about $91,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fresno, Texas expensive?

In Fresno, Texas, the median home is worth about $243,500, and the typical rent is about $2,028 a month.

How educated are people in Fresno, Texas?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fresno, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fresno, Texas?

About 8.6% of people in Fresno, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fresno, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fresno, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,378 residents, a change of about 672 percent over that period.

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