Lanare, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lanare, California had a total population of 484, the 1221st largest community in California, with a median household income of $71,429, which is 28% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 11.8% is notably above the national average.
Lanare Quick Facts
How Lanare 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 | 590 | 484 | -18.0% |
| Median household income | $68,952 | $71,429 | +3.6% |
How Lanare 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 less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Lanare 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 Lanare
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista | 493 | $72,031 | $233,100 | 23.7% | 0.0% |
| Graeagle | 496 | N/A | $489,500 | 22.7% | 12.1% |
| Cowan | 497 | N/A | $364,300 | 8.4% | 5.5% |
| Keene | 469 | N/A | $520,800 | 36.9% | 0.0% |
| Courtland | 496 | $74,433 | $692,000 | 50.0% | 7.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 484, Lanare'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
Lanare is a small community located in California, within Fresno County. The total population is 484. It ranks as the 1221st most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lanare is 32.4 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lanare is $71,429. This is 28% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.5%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 11.8%. This is 79% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. 29.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% lower than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Lanare was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 55.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lanare, 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 Lanare, California?
Lanare, California has a population of 484 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lanare, CA?
The median household income in Lanare is $71,429, which is 12% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lanare, CA?
The poverty rate in Lanare is 15.5%. This means approximately 75 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Lanare, California?
Lanare's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 100.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lanare, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Lanare — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Lanare, California?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Lanare hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.