Fresno, CA
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 12.1.20)
AGE IN FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 70,459 | 7.1% |
25 to 29 years | 80,398 | 8.1% |
30 to 34 years | 72,603 | 7.3% |
35 to 39 years | 67,699 | 6.8% |
40 to 44 years | 59,148 | 5.9% |
45 to 49 years | 54,477 | 5.5% |
50 to 54 years | 54,823 | 5.5% |
55 to 59 years | 55,778 | 5.6% |
60 to 64 years | 48,421 | 4.9% |
65 to 69 years | 39,199 | 3.9% |
70 to 74 years | 31,803 | 3.2% |
75 to 79 years | 17,929 | 1.8% |
80 to 84 years | 15,424 | 1.6% |
85+ years | 17,185 | 1.7% |
The median age in Fresno is 32.5 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 317,715 | 59.9% |
Black or African American | 35,127 | 6.6% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 7,929 | 1.5% |
Asian | 75,516 | 14.2% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 775 | 0.1% |
Other | 69,395 | 13.1% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 36,201 | 11.0% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 38,000 | 11.6% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 75,199 | 22.9% |
Some college, no degree | 73,827 | 22.5% |
Associate’s degree | 33,284 | 10.2% |
Bachelor’s degree | 48,846 | 14.9% |
Graduate or professional degree | 22,507 | 6.9% |
High school graduate or higher | 253,663 | 77.4% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 71,353 | 21.8% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 256,511 | 78.2% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 8.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 7.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 12.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 10.8% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 11.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 4.4% |
$200,000 or more | 3.7% |
Median household income: $47,189
Mean household income: $66,519
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $18,476 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $26,115 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $31,442 |
Bachelor’s degree | $49,776 |
Graduate or professional degree | $73,888 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 406,584 | NA |
Never married | 174,259 | 42.9% |
Now married (except separated) | 158,710 | 39.0% |
Separated | 11,642 | 2.9% |
Widowed | 18,998 | 4.7% |
Divorced | 42,975 | 10.6% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 138,029 | 26.9% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Owner-occupied housing units | 77,327 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 89,431 |
Single-family detached units | 107,987 |
Homeownership rate | 46.4% |
Vacancy rate | 6.4% |
Renters rate | 53.6% |
Average housing value | $255,080 |
Average monthly owner cost (with/mortgage) | $1,183 |
Average rent | $864 |
Source: US Census; htps://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERSTICS IN FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Average income | $66,519 |
Average household size | 3.08 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 61.5% |
Percent disabled | 14.0% |
Percent with health coverage | 90.6% |
Average travel time to work | 21.8 minutes |
Percent workers using public transportation | 1.9% |
Percent veterans | 5.2% |
Percent foreign born | 20.6% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 11.1% |
Source US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Total consumer expenditures per household | $60,782.06 |
Alcoholic beverages | $477.01 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $284.43 |
Beer consumed away from home | $80.35 |
Wine consumed away from home | $42.54 |
Apparel & services | $1,803.43 |
Men’s apparel | $351.51 |
Women’s apparel | $591.12 |
Children’s apparel | $280.96 |
Boys’ apparel | $95.19 |
Girls’ apparel | $106.67 |
Footwear | $416.74 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $3,060.30 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $316.05 |
Dining out – Lunch | $951.51 |
Dining out – Dinner | $1,419.53 |
Education | $1,285.21 |
Entertainment / recreation | $2,583.86 |
Club membership fees | $190.03 |
Dating services | $0.65 |
Pet food | $197.90 |
Pet services | $53.59 |
Food consumed at home | $4,281.24 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $559.60 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $436.29 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $850.88 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $959.68 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $414.40 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,474.80 |
Health care | $4,566.03 |
Medical services | $857.94 |
Nonprescription drugs | $111.00 |
Household Services | $1,645.63 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $50.49 |
Lawn and garden services | $340.42 |
Housekeeping services | $144.65 |
PC repair | $5.45 |
Housing | $19,478.63 |
Home improvements | $2,006.23 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $3,931.31 |
Phone services | $1,459.94 |
Water | $596.05 |
Life and other insurance | $332.27 |
Pensions and social security | $6,503.47 |
Personal care products and services | $725.51 |
Hair care products | $89.86 |
Personal care products | $306.04 |
Local transportation | $6,951.45 |
Gasoline | $1,848.17 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $933.55 |
Travel | $1,782.59 |
Airline fares | $450.47 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $21.46 |
Lodging on trips | $474.89 |
Food and drink on trips | $432.41 |
Entertainment on trips | $150.17 |
Source US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN FRESNO COUNTY (home to FRESNO, CALIFORNIA)
% with any debt in collections | 37% |
Average debt in collections | $1,316 |
% with medical debt in collections | 19% |
Average medical debt in collections | $598 |
% with student loan debt | 13% |
Average student loan debt | $13,355 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $142 |
% with auto debt | 30% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interacCive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 15,897 | 6.8% |
February 2019 | 14,193 | 6.1% |
March 2019 | 14,141 | 6.1% |
April 2019 | 12,216 | 5.3% |
May 2019 | 11,546 | 4.9% |
June 2019 | 14,034 | 5.9% |
July 2019 | 15,528 | 6.5% |
August 2019 | 14,536 | 6.1% |
September 2019 | 12,602 | 5.3% |
October 2019 | 12,715 | 5.4% |
November 2019 | 11,766 | 5.0% |
December 2019 | 11,614 | 5.0% |
January 2020 | 13,530 | 5.8% |
February 2020 | 13,273 | 5.7% |
March 2020 | 17,072 | 7.3% |
April 2020 | 37,026 | 15.7% |
May 2020 | 35,825 | 15.2% |
June 2020 | 34,638 | 14.5% |
July 2020 | 33,407 | 14.0% |
August 2020 | 26,301 | 11.1% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.ls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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