Fresno, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Fresno, California is 543,615 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 33rd-largest city in the United States and the 5th-largest in California. The median household income is $66,804, the median home value is $348,500, and the median age is 32.4.

The population has grown 10.5% since 2010 (497,769 → 550,105).

543,615

Population

4690

People / sq mi

$66,804

Median Income

$348,500

Median Home Value

Fresno covers 115.9 sq mi of land at 4690 people per square mile.

About Fresno, CA

Fresno is a city in California with a population of 543,615. It ranks #5 among cities in California by population. The median age is 32.4, younger than the national median. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

The median household income in Fresno is $66,804, below the US median of $74,580. 16.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $348,500, with monthly rent averaging $1,324. The homeownership rate of 49.7% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Fresno reflects 24.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.3 minutes each way.

Fresno city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Fresno city had a population of 497,769 in 2010 and 550,105 in 2024, a 10.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 550,105 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.72%.

550,105

Population (2024)

497,769

Population (2010)

550,105

Peak (2024)

0.72%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	497,769	-	-	estimate
2011	501,429	+3,660	+0.74%	estimate
2012	505,414	+3,985	+0.79%	estimate
2013	508,880	+3,466	+0.69%	estimate
2014	514,100	+5,220	+1.03%	estimate
2015	518,203	+4,103	+0.80%	estimate
2016	521,426	+3,223	+0.62%	estimate
2017	525,373	+3,947	+0.76%	estimate
2018	528,814	+3,441	+0.65%	estimate
2019	531,576	+2,762	+0.52%	estimate
2020	542,714	+11,138	+2.10%	estimate
2021	543,931	+1,217	+0.22%	estimate
2022	545,874	+1,943	+0.36%	estimate
2023	547,260	+1,386	+0.25%	estimate
2024	550,105	+2,845	+0.52%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	38.0%
Black or African American	6.7%
Asian	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$66,804

Median Household Income

$31,012

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$348,500

Median Home Value

$1,324

Median Rent

49.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

80.1%

High School+

24.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.3%

Drive Alone

73.7%

Public Transit

10.2%

Work From Home

22.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

9.5%

Foreign Born

57.1%

Non-English at Home

4.5%

Veterans

14.2%

With Disability

93.5%

Health Insurance

94.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	26.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	10.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.2%
Retail Trade	7.4%
Construction	6.3%
Public Administration	6.3%
Manufacturing	6.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.2%
Information	4.8%
Agriculture & Mining	4.2%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.4%

Largest cities in California

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Largest counties in California

Los Angeles County (9,848,406)San Diego County (3,282,782)Orange County (3,164,063)Riverside County (2,449,909)San Bernardino County (2,187,816)

Part of California

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Metro areas in California

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fresno, California has a population of 543,615 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 33rd-largest city in the United States and the 5th-largest in California.

The median household income in Fresno, California is $66,804, with 16.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Fresno, California is $348,500, with median monthly rent at $1,324 and a homeownership rate of 49.7%.

The median age in Fresno, California is 32.4 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

The population has grown 10.5% since 2010 (497,769 → 550,105).