Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente is a small community located in California, within Sonoma County. The total population is 3,347. It ranks as the 764th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente is 43.4 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente is $85,694. This is 14% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.2%. This is 109% 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 6.7%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $823,800. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 58.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente is Hispanic or Latino, making up 50.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 42.1%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

32.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% 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 79.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, 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.