Madera, California

About

Madera is a city located in the county of Madera in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 61,416. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 66,723 inhabitants.

The city was created 117 years ago in 1907.

Madera is a city and county seat of Madera County, California. As of the 2020 United States Census, the city's population was 66,224. Located in the San Joaquin Valley, Madera is the principal city of the Madera Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the Fresno-Madera-Hanford Combined Statistical Area.

Madera is located at 83 m (272 ft) elevation in California's San Joaquin Valley. It is located at 37°16'N 120°4'W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 42.67 km² (16 sq mi). The National Weather Service has maintained a weather station at Madera since 1894.

The current station was built in 1963 and has been in operation since then. With its location near the Sierra Nevada Foothills and relatively high elevation for this region, Madera has colder winters than most other locations nearby. It is also known for being foggy in the mornings occasionally during winter months and it is called "Madera Fog." Average temperature in January is 21°F (-6°C), making it one of coldest spots within Central California; however, temperatures can drop down to 12°F (-11°C).

Madera is home to a population of 65,575 people, who enjoy a median household income of $45,341 (as of 2020). With its long history as an agricultural center, Madera is also known for its delicious fruits and vegetables—you'll find everything from almonds to peaches here!

Madera has seen some growth over the last few years, but it's still one of California's smallest cities. If you're looking for something bigger, don't worry: there are plenty more options nearby in Fresno County and beyond.

Quick Facts about Madera

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Geography

Madera is located at 36°57'41"N 120°3'39"W (36.9613400, -120.0607200).

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People born in Madera, including track and field athlete Lee Evans, swimmer and water polo player Wally O'Connor, actress Jeannine Riley, .

List

• Keith Reemtsma (American surgeon) he was born in 05/12/1925
• Bill Koski (American baseball player) he was born in 06/02/1932
• Bryan Clark (American baseball player) he was born in 12/07/1956
• Dwayne Crump (former professional American football player) he was born in 09/08/1950
• Houston Ridge (American football player (1944-2015)) he was born in 18/07/1944
• Jeff Grotewold (American baseball player) he was born in 08/12/1965
• Lavar Johnson (American martial artist) he was born in 11/06/1977
• Remo Bosia (American writer) he was born in 06/11/1905
• Robert Peter Aguilar (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/01/1931
• Tomilea Allison (American politician) she was born in 28/03/1934
• Tony Romano (American musician) he was born in 26/09/1915
• Virginia Stroud (United Keetoowah Band Cherokee painter from Oklahoma) she was born in 13/03/1951
• Raleigh Rhodes (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 26/06/1918
• Vern Poythress (American theologian) he was born in 29/03/1946
• Martha Baird (wife of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.) she was born in 15/03/1895
• Jack W. Kelso (United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 23/01/1934
• Phil Conley (American athlete) he was born in 17/08/1934
• Oscar Dragon (American football running back) he was born in 02/03/1950