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Fresno County, California
Fresno County, California. Fresno County had 1,035,456 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. It holds 45 places (15 cities, villages and boroughs and 30 census-designated) and 225 census tracts. GEOID 06019.
Fresno County is one of the 2 counties of the Fresno, CA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,035,456
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,008,654 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,016,725
Median household income
$74,201
±$1,322 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$388,800
±$3,630 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,392
±$16 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
How many people live in Fresno County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,008,654 residents in Fresno County. The Census Bureau estimates 1,035,456 for July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 1,016,725 over 5,959 square miles of land.
| Measure | Fresno County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,016,725 | 39,287,377 | +32,204 |
| Households | 324,702±1,025 | 13,548,091 | +16,796 |
| Average household size | 3.07±0.01 | 2.84 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 344,894±170 | 14,644,735 | +13,752 |
Fresno County's population since 2000
From 799,407 in 2000 to 1,035,456 in 2025: up 29.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Fresno County?
Fresno County holds 45 places: 15 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 30 census-designated places. The largest is Fresno with 555,549 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Fresno | 542,107 | $70,991 |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis | 120,124 | $99,241 |
| Sanger | 26,617 | $77,500 |
| Reedley | 25,227 | $63,307 |
| Selma | 24,674 | $60,241 |
| Coalinga | 17,590 | $75,451 |
| Kerman | 16,016 | $59,799 |
| Parlier | 14,576 | $52,357 |
| Mendota | 12,595 | $50,342 |
| Kingsburg | 12,380 | $76,913 |
| Orange Cove | 9,649 | $46,629 |
| Firebaugh | 8,096 | $47,734 |
| Fowler | 6,700 | $66,983 |
| Huron | 6,206 | $52,500 |
| Old Fig Garden | 5,477 | $105,781 |
| Mayfair | 4,831 | $62,191 |
| Sunnyside | 4,627 | $114,135 |
| Tarpey Village | 3,997 | $90,313 |
| San Joaquin | 3,701 | $43,011 |
| Squaw Valley | 3,564 | $49,904 |
| Riverdale | 3,477 | $56,975 |
| Auberry | 3,238 | $78,512 |
| Caruthers | 2,613 | $88,021 |
| Easton | 1,972 | $91,042 |
| Calwa | 1,776 | $65,247 |
| Laton | 1,622 | $77,647 |
| BiolaGEOID 0606728 | 1,427 | $43,185 |
| Del Rey | 1,358 | $56,544 |
| West Park | 1,053 | $60,625 |
| MalagaGEOID 0645232 | 884 | $62,663 |
| MinklerGEOID 0647822 | 867 | $66,365 |
| TranquillityGEOID 0680266 | 805 | $59,236 |
| MillertonGEOID 0647592 | 686 | $207,109 |
| Shaver LakeGEOID 0671246 | 580 | $99,432 |
| LanareGEOID 0640116 | 540 | $71,429 |
| Cantua CreekGEOID 0610816 | 500 | $30,703 |
| FriantGEOID 0627014 | 446 | $80,370 |
| Centerville (Fresno County)GEOID 0612412 | 378 | $167,750 |
| Raisin CityGEOID 0659290 | 303 | $52,813 |
| Fort WashingtonGEOID 0625300 | 255 | $118,011 |
| Three RocksGEOID 0678652 | 248 | $89,083 |
| BowlesGEOID 0607750 | 158 | not published |
| Big CreekGEOID 0606518 | 151 | not published |
| WestsideGEOID 0684863 | 143 | not published |
| MonmouthGEOID 0648592 | 120 | $43,906 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fresno County?
The median resident of Fresno County is 33.5 years old; 27.8% are under 18 and 12.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 54.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 26.2%. 20.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fresno County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5±0.1 | 37.9 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 27.8% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.9%±0.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 54.5% | 40.2% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.2%±0.1 pts | 33.8% | −3.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.2%±0.1 pts | 5.2% | −0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.9%±0.1 pts | 15.3% | +0.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 20.0%±0.4 pts | 27.0% | −1.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 43.7%±0.5 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5%±0.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3%±0.3 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7%±0.3 pts | 6.6% | −1.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.1%±0.4 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.3%±0.5 pts | 37.1% | +3.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.4%±0.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fresno County earn?
Half of Fresno County's 324,702 households earn less than $74,201 a year (±$1,322), against $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,419 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,782 after inflation. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fresno County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,201±$1,322 | $99,122 | +$7,782 |
| Mean household income | $100,639±$1,695 | $140,436 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,963±$519 | $49,513 | +$2,907 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.3%±0.7 pts | 12.0% | −4.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.9%±1.2 pts | 15.0% | −7.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.8%±0.6 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.9%±0.5 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fresno County?
Owners occupy 55.5% of Fresno County's occupied homes and renters 44.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $388,800 by its owner (±$3,630). The median renter pays $1,392 a month including utilities, and 46.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fresno County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $388,800±$3,630 | $734,700 | +$74,973 |
| Median gross rent | $1,392±$16 | $2,036 | +$164 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.1%±1.3 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,065±$26 | $2,946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.5%±0.7 pts | 55.9% | +2.2 pts |
| Housing units | 344,894±170 | 14,644,735 | +13,752 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1%±0.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.5%±0.6 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.0%±0.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.3%±0.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Fresno County building?
Builders took permits for 2,271 new housing units across Fresno County in 2025 (2,002 single-family), 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Fresno County get to work?
73.2% of Fresno County's workers drive alone and 10.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.7%.
| Measure | Fresno County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.7%±0.4 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7%±0.4 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.2%±0.8 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.0%±0.5 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.1%±0.5 pts | 17.2% | +5.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min±0.3 | 28.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Fresno County's census tracts?
Fresno County is divided into 225 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $16,589 (Tract 9.02) to $198,196 (Tract 55.20).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Fresno County compare with California's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 11th of 58 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st of 58 |
| Median household income | 37th of 58 |
| Median home value | 41st of 58 |
| Median gross rent | 33rd of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34th of 58 |
| Median age | 52nd of 58 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fresno County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.