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
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Fresno covers 115.9 sq mi of land at 4690 people per square mile.
About Fresno, CA
Fresno is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 9.5% of the population. Fresno is a city in California with a population of 543,615. It is the #5-largest of all cities in California nationally.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $66,804 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 16.3%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $348,500, with typical rent around $1,324.
Roughly 24.9% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 10.2% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 497,769 |
| 2011 | 501,429 |
| 2012 | 505,414 |
| 2013 | 508,880 |
| 2014 | 514,100 |
| 2015 | 518,203 |
| 2016 | 521,426 |
| 2017 | 525,373 |
| 2018 | 528,814 |
| 2019 | 531,576 |
| 2020 | 542,714 |
| 2021 | 543,931 |
| 2022 | 545,874 |
| 2023 | 547,260 |
| 2024 | 550,105 |
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% |
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Common questions about Fresno, CA
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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.