Fresno County, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 10th-largest in California
The population of Fresno County, California is 1,012,152 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest county in California. The median household income is $71,434, the median home value is $362,600, and the median age is 33.2.
The population of Fresno County has grown 9.9% since 2010 (932,011 → 1,024,125), a +0.68% annualized rate.
1,012,152
Population
+0.68%
Annual growth
170
People / sq mi
$71,434
Median Income
$362,600
Median Home Value
Fresno County covers 5,959 sq mi of land at 169.9 people per square mile.
About Fresno County, CA
Fresno County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 9.7% of the population. With 1,012,152 residents, Fresno County is a county in California. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in California in the country, at #10 by population.
The typical household earns $71,434 a year, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 14.6%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $362,600, with typical rent around $1,300.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 23.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 9.5% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Fresno County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Fresno County had a population of 932,011 in 2010 and 1,024,125 in 2024, a 9.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,024,125 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.68%.
1,024,125
Population (2024)
932,011
Population (2010)
1,024,125
Peak (2024)
0.68%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 932,011 |
| 2011 | 939,251 |
| 2012 | 944,779 |
| 2013 | 951,143 |
| 2014 | 960,072 |
| 2015 | 968,889 |
| 2016 | 976,231 |
| 2017 | 984,726 |
| 2018 | 991,298 |
| 2019 | 997,847 |
| 2020 | 1,009,613 |
| 2021 | 1,012,879 |
| 2022 | 1,017,107 |
| 2023 | 1,019,899 |
| 2024 | 1,024,125 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
33.2
Median Age
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Male
12.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 23.3% · Seniors (65+): 12.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $71,434$-24,900 vs state |
| Mean household income | $97,005 |
| Per-capita income | $31,777 |
| Poverty rate | 14.6%+6.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 55.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Fresno County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.9%
Drive alone
1.5%
Carpool
74.7%
Public transit
9.5%
Work from home
23.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$362,600$-332,800 vs state
Median home value
$1,300
Median rent
55.4%
Homeownership rate
342,003
Total housing units
94.2%
Occupied
5.8%
Vacant
44.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.0%
With health insurance
93.6%
With broadband internet
9.7%
Foreign-born
4.6%
Veterans (18+)
13.1%
With a disability
56.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
78.6%
High School+
23.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fresno County, California has a population of 1,012,152 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest county in California. Population density is 170 people per square mile.
The population of Fresno County has grown 9.9% since 2010 (932,011 → 1,024,125), a +0.68% annualized rate.
The median household income in Fresno County, California is $71,434, with mean (average) household income of $97,005 and per-capita income of $31,777. 14.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Fresno County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (41.8%), Black or African American (4.4%), Hispanic or Latino (3.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Fresno County, California is 33.2 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.
The median home value in Fresno County is $362,600 and median monthly rent is $1,300. 55.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 342,003 total housing units, 5.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Fresno County, California is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.
Los Angeles is among the largest cities associated with Fresno County, California, with a population of 3,857,897.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.