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.

Fresno locator map
Location of Fresno on California map.

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 : 04:21:24 (19th March 2024)
Population growth : 6.71% (2010-2020)
Downtown Fresno Night image
Downtown Fresno Night
Downtown Fresno Night image

Geography

Fresno is located at 36°44'52"N 119°46'21"W (36.7477300, -119.7723700).

Fresno map

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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%

Fresno zip code is 93650. County name: Fresno, County fips: 06019

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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

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