Friant, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 401, Friant'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

Friant is a small community located in California, within Fresno County. The total population is 401. It ranks as the 1265th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Friant is 51.2 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 14.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Friant is $80,370. This is 19% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.7%. This is 164% 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 Friant, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $236,100. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $734,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Friant is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Friant is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (71.6% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (15.2%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 92.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Friant, 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.