Fresno County, California
U.S. County
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.
Demographics
1,003,150 Population
5,958.38 Square Miles
168.36 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
32.6 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
28.54%
18 to 34
24.86%
35 to 64
34.45%
65 and Over
12.15%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
50.11%
Female
49.89%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
19.92%
Native
80.08%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
15.93%
2000 to 2009
21.56%
1990 to 1999
26.16%
Before 1990
36.34%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
22.09%
High School Grad or Higher
77.91%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.63%
School Dropout Rate
In School
95.5%
Dropped Out
4.5%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
56.36%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$27,295
Median Household Income
$61,276
Gini Index
0.47
Unemployment Rate
Employed
91.21%
Unemployed
8.79%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
20.18%
Population Under 18
Poverty
28.24%
Non-poverty
71.76%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
13.79%
Non-poverty
86.21%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
23 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
7.29%
With Health Insurance Coverage
92.71%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
3.14
Number of Households
314,421
Marital Status
Single
53.06%
Married
46.94%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
42.34%
Now Married
47.61%
Widowed
2.17%
Divorced
7.88%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
35.69%
Now Married
46.27%
Widowed
7.54%
Divorced
10.49%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.77%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
336,509
Occupancy Status
Occupied
93.44%
Vacant
6.56%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
54.08%
Renter Occupied
45.92%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
21.17%
For Sale
10.24%
Other
68.6%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1980
Types of Structures
Single Unit
70.51%
Multi Unit
25.42%
Mobile Home
3.93%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.15%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
68.79%
Without Mortgage
31.21%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$288,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,098
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
11.85%