Fresno, California
Fresno: The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley in central California. Fresno is known for its agricultural industry, its hot climate, and its many attractions, such as the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and the Fresno Grizzlies baseball team.
About
Fresno is a city located in the county of Fresno in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 494,665. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 530,267 inhabitants.
The city was created 152 years ago in 1871.
Fresno is a major city located in California's Central Valley. As of July 29, 2023, Fresno has an estimated population of 527,438 residents. Here are some key facts about Fresno:
History
Fresno was founded in 1872 and grew as a result of agriculture and the arrival of railroads. It became an economic hub within California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley.
Geography
Fresno lies near the San Joaquin River in a very flat valley region surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The terrain is arid with a mild Mediterranean climate.
Economy
Agriculture remains important to Fresno. Major crops include grapes, cotton, and almonds. Other key industries are government, education, and manufacturing.
Culture & Attractions
Fresno celebrates its diversity with events like La Fiesta Cultural. Venues include the Forestiere Underground Gardens and Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Yosemite National Park is located nearby.
Population
The Fresno metro area has around 1 million residents. Over half of Fresno’s population is Hispanic/Latino. There are also large Hmong and Asian communities.
In summary, Fresno is an inland California city with strong agricultural roots that has evolved into a diverse regional hub offering a range of economic and cultural opportunities.
Quick Facts about Fresno
| Population : | 530,267 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | Fresno County |
| Postal code : | 93650, 93750, 93737, 93720–30, 93786, 93714–18, 93888, 93755, 93790–94, 93771–79, 93740–41, 93744–45, 93764–65, 93844, 93701–12, 93761, 93747 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 559 |
| Official name : | Fresno |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.31% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.69% |
| Altitude : | 1,010 feet / 308 meters |
| Capital city : | Fresno is capital of Fresno County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1872 (152 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00 |
| Local time : | 13:30:57 (20th December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 6.71% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fresno is located at 36°44'52"N 119°46'21"W (36.7477300, -119.7723700).
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Demographics
The population of Fresno increased by 6.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 494,665 | - | census |
| 2011 | 501,429 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 505,414 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 508,880 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 514,100 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 518,203 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 521,426 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 525,373 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 528,814 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 531,576 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 530,267 | -0.25% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,063 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,108 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 13.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,708 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,105 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 8.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.2% |
| White only, percent : | 89.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 30.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 60.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 546 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.1% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $166,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,566 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $596 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,133 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,870 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.79 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 20.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,342 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 63,087 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,613 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $64,073 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,714 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 792 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 326 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 394 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 129 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 636 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 65 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 699 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,963.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.40 |
Other Places in Fresno
1 Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner
1720 S Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93702, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Fresno County Agriculture Department
1730 S Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93702, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Farm Service Agency - Fresno Office
4625 W Jennifer Ave # 125, Fresno, CA 93722, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Rural Development
4625 W Jennifer Ave # 125, Fresno, CA 93722, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Food & Agriculture Department
1683 N Helm Ave, Fresno, CA 93727, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 Food & Agriculture Department
2895 N Larkin Ave, Fresno, CA 93727, United States ➦ Show Map
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7 Food & Agriculture Department
1130 Shaw Ave # 100, Fresno, CA 93710, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Fresno (200)
People born in Fresno, including football quarterback Derek Carr, football player Mychal Kendricks, US female tennis player Raquel Atawo, .
List
- Bill Vukovich (American racing driver) he was born in 13/12/1918
- Duane Carter (racecar driver) he was born in 05/05/1913
- Johnny Boyd (American racing driver) he was born in 19/08/1926
- William Saroyan (Armenian-American novelist, playwright, and short story writer) he was born in 31/08/1908
- Kevin Federline (American entertainer) he was born in 21/03/1978
- Randy Williams (Athletics competitor, long jumper) he was born in 23/08/1953
- Barbara Morgan (astronaut) she was born in 28/11/1951
- Armen Alchian (American economist) he was born in 12/04/1914
- Emily Kuroda (American actress) she was born in 30/10/1952
- Steven Zaillian (American film director) he was born in 30/01/1953
- J. P. Manoux (American actor) he was born in 08/06/1969
- Christopher Gorham (American actor) he was born in 14/08/1974
- Kirk Kerkorian (Armenian-American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He was the president and CEO of Tracinda Corporation.) he was born in 06/06/1917
- David Peckinpah (American television director and producer) he was born in 05/09/1951
- Solon Bixler (American musician) he was born in 04/01/1977
- Aaron Ruell (American actor) he was born in 23/06/1976
- Millard Hampton (Athletics competitor, sprinter) he was born in 08/07/1956
- Chris Jefferies (American basketball player) he was born in 13/02/1980
Schools in Fresno
College & universities near Fresno, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114789 | Fresno City College | Fresno (CA) | 93741 |
| 114813 | Fresno Pacific University | Fresno (CA) | 93702-4709 |
| 397942 | UEI College-Fresno | Fresno (CA) | 93726 |
| 110918 | California Christian College | Fresno (CA) | 93727 |
| 110556 | California State University-Fresno | Fresno (CA) | 93740 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fresno, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNO | Fresno station | 2650 Tulare St. | RAIL |
| MDR | Madera | Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road | RAIL |
| LMN | Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California | 25th Ave and Highway 198 | BUS |
| HNF | Hanford station | 200 Santa Fe Avenue #A | RAIL |
| LMC | Lemoore, California | 300 E Street | BUS |
Post offices near Fresno
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clinter Post Office | Fresno (CA) | 93701 |
| Civic Center Fresn Post Office | Fresno (CA) | 93721 |
| Downtown Fresn Post Office | Fresno (CA) | 93706 |
| Fresn Post Office | Fresno (CA) | 93706 |
| Tower Post Office | Fresno (CA) | 93728 |
Other cities in Fresno County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fresno County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis | 122,989 | The fourth most populous city in Fresno County, California. |
| Sanger | 26,635 | City in Fresno County, California, United States |
| Reedley | 25,738 | City in Fresno County, California, United States |
| Selma | 24,370 | City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States |
| Barstow | 23,581 | City in San Bernardino County, California, United States |
| Coalinga | 17,591 | City in Fresno County, California, United States |
| Parlier | 15,848 | City in Fresno County, California, United States |
| Kerman | 15,339 | Town in California, USA |
| Mendota | 12,427 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Kingsburg | 12,389 | Town in California, USA |
| Orange Cove | 10,118 | City in Fresno County, California, United States |
| Firebaugh | 7,756 | City in Fresno County, California, United States of America |
| Huron | 7,104 | Small city in Fresno County, California |
| Fowler | 6,582 | City in Fresno County, California, United States |
| Old Fig Garden | 5,365 | Census-designated place in Fresno County, California |
| Sunnyside | 4,235 | Census-designated place in Fresno County, California |
Distance to Other Cities
Fresno distances to largest California cities
