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Fresno

Texas · 24,486 residents · 8.524 sq mi
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Fresno is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,425. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 17,883 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $189,300. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,486
+271%since 2000
from 6,603 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,873 / sq mi
+271%since 2000
from 775 / 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
9938K14K21K27K1990201020202024Fresno
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,425
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,290 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,876
+94%since 2000
from $14,340 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,300
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,694
+144%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+33%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(898)
Black55.9%(13,690)
Hispanic / Latino36.6%(8,957)
Asian1.2%(289)
Other3.6%(886)
Diversity Score69.9%(17,118)
Diversity Score
70
−11%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
18.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.9%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fresno, Texas?

Fresno, Texas has about 24,486 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fresno, Texas?

The typical household in Fresno, Texas earns about $79,425 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 $189,300, and the typical rent is about $1,694 a month.

How educated are people in Fresno, Texas?

About 27.0% 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 8.4% 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 21,304 residents, a change of about 670 percent over that period.

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