Big Creek, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Big Creek, California had a total population of 69, the 1495th largest community in California. The poverty rate is 30.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (30.4%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Big Creek Quick Facts
How Big Creek Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 83 | 69 | -16.9% |
How Big Creek Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Big Creek Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Fresno County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | 545,970 | $70,991 | 20.1% | $374,800 |
| Clovis | 124,725 | $99,241 | 8.0% | $482,700 |
| Sanger | 26,699 | $77,500 | 15.8% | $364,800 |
| Reedley | 25,609 | $63,307 | 22.3% | $334,800 |
| Selma | 24,659 | $60,241 | 19.0% | $315,300 |
| Coalinga | 17,203 | $75,451 | 21.7% | $262,400 |
| Kerman | 16,815 | $59,799 | 21.3% | $370,900 |
| Parlier | 14,507 | $52,357 | 27.1% | $256,400 |
| Kingsburg | 12,755 | $76,913 | 10.8% | $373,800 |
| Mendota | 12,577 | $50,342 | 27.5% | $281,000 |
Cities Similar to Big Creek
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Camp | 69 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 43.5% |
| Myers Flat | 69 | N/A | N/A | 44.9% | 44.9% |
| Verdi | 70 | N/A | N/A | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| Tancred | 68 | $135,833 | N/A | 62.5% | 29.4% |
| Alderpoint | 71 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 69, Big Creek's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Big Creek is a small community located in California, within Fresno County. The total population is 69. It ranks as the 1495th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Big Creek is 39.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 30.4%. This is 153% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Big Creek, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $361,800. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $734,700. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Big Creek is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 42.0%.
Education
41.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Big Creek, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Big Creek, California?
Big Creek, California has a population of 69 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Big Creek, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Big Creek — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Big Creek, CA?
The poverty rate in Big Creek is 30.4%. This means approximately 21 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Big Creek, California?
Big Creek's population is 42.0% White, 0.0% Black, 43.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Big Creek, CA?
The median home value in Big Creek is $361,800.
How educated is Big Creek, California?
41.2% of adults (25+) in Big Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.