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Fresno County, California Demographics 2026

Fresno County, California has a population of 1,016,725, the 10th most populous county in California. The median household income is $74,201 and the median home value is $388,800. The poverty rate is 18.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Fresno County Quick Facts

Population 1,016,725
Median Household Income $74,201
Median Home Value $388,800
Poverty Rate 18.3%
Unemployment Rate 8.7%
Median Age 33.5 years
Homeownership Rate 55.5%
Affordability Ratio 5.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.3%
High School Graduation 79.1%
Cities/Places 45
Population 1,016,725 10th of 58
Median Income $74,201 25% lower than state
Poverty Rate 18.3%
Unemployment 8.7%

How Fresno County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population1,012,1521,016,725+0.5%
Median household income$71,434$74,201+3.9%
Median home value$362,600$388,800+7.2%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.1%
$25K-$50K 17.5%
$50K-$100K 28.8%
$100K+ 36.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
6.1%
$10K-$15K
4.1%
$15K-$20K
3.3%
$20K-$25K
3.6%
$25K-$30K
3.6%
$30K-$35K
3.6%
$35K-$40K
3.7%
$40K-$45K
3.4%
$45K-$50K
3.4%
$50K-$60K
6.7%
$60K-$75K
9.2%
$75K-$100K
12.9%
$100K-$125K
9.7%
$125K-$150K
7.4%
$150K-$200K
8.7%
$200K+
10.7%

Employment

8.7% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%
61.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 55.5%
Renter 44.5%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.2x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,392/mo 22.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

62out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Fresno County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Fresno545,970$70,99120.1%$374,800
Clovis124,725$99,2418.0%$482,700
Sanger26,699$77,50015.8%$364,800
Reedley25,609$63,30722.3%$334,800
Selma24,659$60,24119.0%$315,300
Coalinga17,203$75,45121.7%$262,400
Kerman16,815$59,79921.3%$370,900
Parlier14,507$52,35727.1%$256,400
Kingsburg12,755$76,91310.8%$373,800
Mendota12,577$50,34227.5%$281,000
Orange Cove9,695$46,62934.0%$254,000
Firebaugh8,392$47,73436.6%$242,400
Fowler7,094$66,98319.4%$379,800
Huron6,519$52,50030.4%$251,700
Old Fig Garden5,503$105,7817.9%$512,700
Mayfair5,044$62,19118.9%$283,300
Sunnyside4,639$114,1358.8%$539,000
San Joaquin3,708$43,01141.0%$266,300
Riverdale3,653$56,97512.6%$283,600
Squaw Valley3,361$49,90416.3%$271,700
Auberry3,240$78,51211.8%$375,300
Tarpey Village3,106$90,31322.1%$345,900
Easton2,722$91,04221.1%$314,400
Calwa1,862$65,24710.2%$205,900
Caruthers1,683$88,02111.7%$334,300
Del Rey1,654$56,54434.4%$222,500
Laton1,453$77,6474.5%$249,400
Millerton1,159$207,1090.0%$616,500
West Park1,136$60,62526.2%$251,600
Biola1,070$43,18538.0%$246,100
Minkler857$66,3651.9%$589,100
Malaga780$62,66314.1%$217,500
Tranquillity639$59,23612.0%$350,000
Lanare484$71,42915.5%N/A
Cantua Creek420$30,70333.3%N/A
Friant401$80,37031.7%$236,100
Shaver Lake371$99,4327.8%$611,900
Fort Washington290$118,0110.0%$1,040,400
Centerville (Fresno County)248$167,7500.0%$541,700
Westside234N/A28.6%$9,999
Raisin City170$52,81321.8%N/A
Three Rocks162$89,08310.5%$132,500
Monmouth115$43,90620.9%$241,700
Bowles98N/A0.0%N/A
Big Creek69N/A30.4%$361,800

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Population Overview

Fresno County is located in California with a total population of 1,016,725. It is the 10th most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 45 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fresno County is 33.5 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fresno County is $74,201. This is 25% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 52% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.7%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $388,800. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 55.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fresno County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 54.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 26.3%.

Education

24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 79.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Fresno County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fresno County, California?

Fresno County has a population of 1,016,725, making it the 10th most populous county in California.

What is the median income in Fresno County?

The median household income in Fresno County is $74,201 with a poverty rate of 18.3%.

How many cities are in Fresno County, California?

Fresno County contains 45 Census-designated places.