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Central

California · Fresno · 11,693 residents · 1.734 sq mi
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The short version

Central has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,064. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $262,286. The poverty rate of 37.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Fresno median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Central; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
10% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,693
Population density
6,743 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,064
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,205
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,286
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$911
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
9.5%
90.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic18.5%(2,169)
Black8.4%(984)
Hispanic / Latino65.3%(7,636)
Asian2.1%(250)
Other5.6%(654)
Diversity Score66.1%(7,724)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.5%(2,169)
Black8.4%(984)
Hispanic / Latino65.3%(7,636)
Asian2.1%(250)
Other5.6%(654)
Diversity Score66.1%(7,724)
Diversity Score
66
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.7%
Female
38.3%
Foreign born
25.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Central

Tenderloin
Pop 14,500
Oak Forest
Pop 7,434
Palo Verde
Pop 10,211
West Farms
Pop 18,442
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Income$32,001+10%
Home value$383,800+46%
Population14,500+24%
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Income$31,567+9%
Home value$87,510−67%
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Income$36,322+25%
Home value$332,481+27%
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Income$32,486+12%
Home value$581,893+122%
Population18,442+58%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Fresno, California?

Central, Fresno, California has about 11,693 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, Fresno, California?

The typical household in Central, Fresno, California earns about $29,064 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central, Fresno, California expensive?

In Central, Fresno, California, the median home is worth about $262,286, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.

How educated are people in Central, Fresno, California?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Central, Fresno, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central, Fresno, California?

About 37.1% of people in Central, Fresno, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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