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Fresno

County:
Fresno County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
115.818
State:
California

Fresno is a city located in Fresno County, California. Fresno has a 2026 population of 553,800. It is also the county seat of Fresno County. Fresno is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 2.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 542,714 in 2020.

The median household income in Fresno is $70,991 with a poverty rate of 20.08%. The median age in Fresno is 32.8 years: 32.1 years for males, and 33.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.7 males.

553.8K
Total Population
4,782
Density (mi²)
1.8K 0.33%
Growth

Fresno Population

Fresno Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026553,8001,8480.33%
2025551,9521,8470.34%
2024550,1052,8450.52%
2023547,2601,3860.25%
2022545,8741,9430.36%
2021543,9311,2170.22%
2020542,7144790.09%
2019529,3732,7520.52%
2018526,6212,6830.51%
2017523,9383,6330.7%
2016520,3052,8970.56%
2015517,4083,3560.65%
2014514,0525,0590.99%
2013508,9933,4390.68%
2012505,5543,9310.78%
2011501,6233,8600.78%
2010497,7633,0980.63%
2000427,65273,45020.74%
1990354,202136,71162.86%
1980217,49151,83631.29%
1970165,65531,72623.69%
1960133,92942,26046.1%
195091,66930,98451.06%
194060,6858,17215.56%
193052,5137,42716.47%
192045,08620,19481.13%
191024,89212,42299.62%
190012,4701,65215.27%
189010,8189,706872.84%
18801,11200%

Median Age

Overall: 32.8 years
Female: 33.6 years
Male: 32.1 years

Fresno Adults

There are 396,238 adults, (67,512 of whom are seniors) in Fresno.

Sex Ratio

Female: 272,023 (49.8%)
Male: 273,947 (50.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Fresno includes 31.55% White, 19.2% other race, 14.5% Asian, 6.82% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White172,27131.55%
Two or more races142,69126.14%
Other race104,83419.2%
Asian79,15914.5%
Black or African American37,2626.82%
Native American8,8181.62%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander9350.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races123,02022.53%
Other race102,49018.77%
White42,3047.75%
Native American6,5531.2%
Asian1,8040.33%
Black or African American1,6560.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander830.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White129,96723.8%
Asian77,35514.17%
Black or African American35,6066.52%
Two or more races19,6713.6%
Other race2,3440.43%
Native American2,2650.41%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander8520.16%

Fresno Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Fresno 's average per capita income is $44,831. Household income levels show a median of $70,991. The poverty rate stands at 20.08%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$106,334$134,245
Families$81,658$107,732
Households$70,991$95,935
Non Families$42,230$62,915

$44,831

Average Income

$70,991

Median Household Income

20.08%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)