Cantua Creek, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 420, Cantua 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

Cantua Creek is a small community located in California, within Fresno County. The total population is 420. It ranks as the 1255th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cantua Creek is 28.3 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 39.8% of the population under 18, Cantua Creek has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cantua Creek is $30,703. This is 69% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 62% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 33.3%. This is 178% 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 unemployment rate is 19.4%. This is 193% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. 45.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cantua Creek has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 98.6% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 1.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (98.6% vs 40.2%).

Education

2.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 94% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 67.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cantua 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.