Sanger is a city located in Fresno County California. Sanger has a 2024 population of 26,244. Sanger is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -1.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,640 in 2020.
The average household income in Sanger is $85,177 with a poverty rate of 15.86%. The median age in Sanger is 31.8 years: 31.1 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sanger was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,371 | 46.59% |
| Other race | 8,238 | 31.02% |
| Two or more races | 4,072 | 15.34% |
| Asian | 926 | 3.49% |
| Native American | 638 | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 216 | 0.81% |
| Black or African American | 92 | 0.35% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,269 | 3.63 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Married | 3,824 | 4.04 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Female | 1,218 | 4.35 | 40 | 60 |
| Non Family | 1,149 | 1.17 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Male | 1,078 | 3.93 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
3.91
Average Family Size
3.63
Average Household Size
61.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,671 | 10.35% |
| Associates Degree | 1,220 | 7.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,621 | 10.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 446 | 2.76% |
| High School Graduate | 4,496 | 27.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,731 | 16.92% |
| Some College | 3,957 | 24.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,090 | 8,215 | 1,438 |
| Other Race | 4,770 | 2,842 | 240 |
| White | 3,136 | 2,838 | 392 |
| 2+ Races | 2,537 | 1,724 | 372 |
| Asian | 559 | 381 | 166 |
| Native American | 277 | 263 | 49 |
| Islander | 114 | 108 | 20 |
| Black | 92 | 67 | 40 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 94.95%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 43.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,838 | $84,430 | $37,378 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,009 | $85,027 | $66,300 |
| High School Graduate | $37,435 | $41,979 | $28,908 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,855 | $29,717 | $26,497 |
| Overall | $36,721 | $41,209 | $33,759 |
| Some College | $41,241 | $43,750 | $36,607 |
$36,721
Average Earnings
$41,209
Average Male
$33,759
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.97% of Sanger residents speak only English, while 52.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20,297 | 3,548 | 17.48% |
| Other | 8,193 | 1,667 | 20.35% |
| White | 4,680 | 436 | 9.32% |
| Asian | 916 | 188 | 20.52% |
| Multiple | 4,056 | 151 | 3.72% |
| Native | 638 | 105 | 16.46% |
| Black | 81 | 34 | 41.98% |
15.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.21%
Male Poverty Rate
18.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sanger is Black, with 41.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sanger is Multiple, with 3.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.57% |
| High School | 11.01% |
| Some College | 9.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 49.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.56% |
| Female Employed | 7.67% |
| Male Employed | 5.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,324 | $87,993 |
| Households | $69,333 | $85,177 |
| Married Families | $85,886 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,665 | $48,821 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
831
Number of Veterans
727
Male Veterans
104
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 247 |
| Second Gulf War | 238 |
| First Gulf War | 167 |
| Korea | 72 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 267 |
| 65 to 74 | 167 |
| 75+ | 161 |
| 18 to 34 | 138 |
| 55 to 64 | 98 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 474 | 3.35% |
| White | 438 | 5.03% |
| 2+ Races | 187 | 6.76% |
| Other Race | 156 | 2.59% |
| Native American | 38 | 11.48% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.37%
Born in Sanger
78.79%
Native Born
21.21%
Foreign Born
11.74%
Non Citizen
9.47%
Naturalized
78.79% of Sanger residents were born in the United States, with 70.37% having been born in California. 11.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 25,749 | -99 | -0.38% |
| 2028 | 25,848 | -99 | -0.38% |
| 2027 | 25,947 | -99 | -0.38% |
| 2026 | 26,046 | -99 | -0.38% |
| 2025 | 26,145 | -99 | -0.38% |
| 2024 | 26,244 | -99 | -0.38% |
| 2023 | 26,343 | -108 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 26,451 | -171 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 26,622 | -18 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 26,640 | -23 | -0.09% |
| 2019 | 26,663 | 305 | 1.16% |
| 2018 | 26,358 | 376 | 1.45% |
| 2017 | 25,982 | 292 | 1.14% |
| 2016 | 25,690 | 411 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 25,279 | 443 | 1.78% |
| 2014 | 24,836 | 235 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 24,601 | 61 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 24,540 | 97 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 24,443 | 145 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 24,298 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,931 | 2,092 | 12.42% |
| 1990 | 16,839 | 4,297 | 34.26% |
| 1980 | 12,542 | 2,454 | 24.33% |
| 1970 | 10,088 | 2,016 | 24.98% |
| 1960 | 8,072 | 1,672 | 26.13% |
| 1950 | 6,400 | 2,383 | 59.32% |
| 1940 | 4,017 | 1,050 | 35.39% |
| 1930 | 2,967 | 389 | 15.09% |
| 1920 | 2,578 | 2,150 | 502.34% |
| 1890 | 428 | -25,321 | -98.34% |