Fresno, CA Metro Area

Fresno, CA · Metro Area

1,177,665Population

A metropolitan statistical area of 2 counties (1 central, 1 outlying), part of the Fresno-Hanford-Corcoran, CA combined area. The counties are tied together by commuting: people live in one and work in another.

Median household income: $74,468
Median home value: $389,400
Land area: 8,095 sq mi

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Counties in this metro area

Central counties hold the urban core; outlying counties are linked to it by commuting.

County	Role	Population	Median income	Median home value
Fresno County, CA	Central	1,016,725	$74,201	$388,800
Madera County, CA	Outlying	160,940	$76,627	$393,200

Largest cities and towns

59 places in our city pages lie in this area; the 25 largest are shown.

Place	Type	Population	Median income
Fresno, CA	City	545,970	$70,991
Clovis, CA	City	124,725	$99,241
Madera, CA	City	67,831	$63,933
Sanger, CA	City	26,699	$77,500
Reedley, CA	City	25,609	$63,307
Selma, CA	City	24,659	$60,241
Chowchilla, CA	City	19,020	$66,514
Coalinga, CA	City	17,203	$75,451
Kerman, CA	City	16,815	$59,799
Parlier, CA	City	14,507	$52,357
Kingsburg, CA	City	12,755	$76,913
Mendota, CA	City	12,577	$50,342
Madera Acres, CA	CDP	9,846	$78,457
Orange Cove, CA	City	9,695	$46,629
Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos, CA	CDP	8,429	$78,194
Firebaugh, CA	City	8,392	$47,734
Fowler, CA	City	7,094	$66,983
Huron, CA	City	6,519	$52,500
Oakhurst, CA	CDP	6,091	$82,056
Old Fig Garden, CA	CDP	5,503	$105,781
Yosemite Lakes, CA	CDP	5,288	$97,813
Mayfair, CA	CDP	5,044	$62,191
Sunnyside, CA	CDP	4,639	$114,135
San Joaquin, CA	City	3,708	$43,011
Riverdale, CA	CDP	3,653	$56,975

Also in the Fresno-Hanford-Corcoran, CA combined area

Hanford-Corcoran, CA · metro · 153,298

Demographic Rates

Poverty Rate

18.4%

Unemployment

8.9%

College Educated

23.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1701, S2301, S1501

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B02001, B03003

Income Profile

Median Household Income

$74,468

Mean Household Income

$100,660

Income Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S1902, S1903, B19013, B19113

Sex Distribution

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

Population Split

Male50.0%

Female50.0%

The sex distribution of a population provides insight into the demographic balance of a community. Significant skews in this ratio can be influenced by local industries (e.g., military bases, mining, or tech hubs), educational institutions, or migration patterns. Understanding this balance is essential for planning public health initiatives and social services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Ancestry

Mexican51.1%

German6.4%

English4.9%

Irish4.6%

Italian2.4%

French0.9%

Scottish0.9%

African0.5%

Polish0.3%

Reported ancestry groups representing the cultural heritage of the population. Percentages may not sum to 100% as residents may report multiple ancestries or none.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B04006

Immigration & Nativity

Nativity Status

20.0%Foreign Born

80.0%Native Born

Citizenship Status

Naturalized46.3%

Non-Citizen53.7%

Period of Entry

2010 or Later19.4%

Before 201080.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B05001, B05002

Housing Characteristics

Total Housing Units

395,909

Median Rent

$1,392/mo

Median Home Value

$389,400

Median Year Built

1983

Housing Tenure

Housing Types

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table DP04

Education Enrollment

Total Enrolled

348,258

College Enrollment

20.9%

High School

23.4%

College Educated

23.4%

K-12 Enrollment

Higher Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1401, S1501

Transportation & Commute

Mean Commute Time

24.0 min

Drive Alone Rate

73.0%

Public Transit

0.7%

Work From Home

10.0%

Commute Mode

Vehicle Ownership

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0801, B08141

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.7%

18-34 Years

24.5%

35-64 Years

34.7%

65+ Years

13.1%

Population Composition

Under 1827.7%

18-3424.5%

35-6434.7%

65+13.1%

The age distribution of a community impacts local services, school requirements, and the labor market. A higher percentage of youth suggests a need for schools and family services, while a larger senior population may indicate a retirement destination or a need for healthcare services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Household Composition

Married Couples

46.9%

Single Parent

8.5%

Living Alone

22.2%

Avg Size

3.11

Household Types

Married Couples46.9%

Single Parent8.5%

Living Alone22.2%

Household composition offers insights into the social fabric of a community. A high percentage of married couples often correlates with stability and higher household incomes, while a significant number of single-person households may indicate a younger transient population or an aging community.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1101

Economic Profile

Per Capita Income

$32,569

SNAP Usage

21.8%

Health Insurance

93.3%

Household Income Breakdown

Under $25k16.9%

$25k - $50k17.6%

$50k - $100k29.0%

$100k+36.5%

Key Industries

Manufacturing

6.8%

Retail Trade

10.0%

Education & Health Care

25.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S2201, DP03

Health & Disability

Disability Rate

13.4%With Disability

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with a disability.

Health Insurance Coverage

93.3%With Coverage

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with health insurance coverage.

Why this matters: High disability rates may indicate a need for accessible infrastructure and specialized healthcare services. Health insurance coverage is a key indicator of a community's access to preventative care and financial resilience against medical emergencies.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1810, S2701

Technology Access

Broadband Internet

89.2%vs ~90% National Avg

Computer Ownership

94.4%vs ~95% National Avg

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S2801

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Scale

Lower is better

102.2

0130

Below average< 97

Near average97 - 103

Above average> 103

Prices compared with the US average (100). 105 means about 5% more expensive than average.

Housing Affordability

Higher is better

87.2

0200

Hard to Afford< 80

Moderate80 - 100

Affordable> 100

100 means a family earning the median family income just qualifies to buy the median-value home (20% down, 30-year loan at 6.72%).

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities · NAR affordability formula with Census ACS 2020–2024 incomes and home values and the Freddie Mac 30-year rate (2024)

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Also in the Fresno-Hanford-Corcoran, CA combined area

Demographic Rates

Race & Ethnicity

Income Profile

Income Distribution

Sex Distribution

Population Split

Ancestry

Immigration & Nativity

Nativity Status

Citizenship Status

Period of Entry

Housing Characteristics

Housing Tenure

Housing Types

Education Enrollment

K-12 Enrollment

Higher Education

Transportation & Commute

Commute Mode

Vehicle Ownership

Age Distribution

Population Composition

Household Composition

Household Types

Economic Profile

Household Income Breakdown

Key Industries

Health & Disability

Disability Rate

Health Insurance Coverage

Technology Access

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Scale

Housing Affordability