Fresno, CA Demographics
A map of Fresno's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 273,771 | 50.5% |
White | 129,705 | 23.9% |
Asian | 77,243 | 14.2% |
Black | 37,611 | 6.9% |
Multiracial | 16,592 | 3.1% |
Native American/Other | 7,185 | 1.3% |
Fresno, California had a population of 542,107 in 2020. It was 23.9% White, 6.9% Black, 14.2% Asian, 50.5% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fresno, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Fresno is the 5th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Fresno's White Population
129,705 residents of Fresno identify as White, or 23.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Fresno slightly less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fresno is ranked #1248 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Fresno is more White than neighboring Mayfair (14.5% White), Calwa (3.8% White), and West Park (11.5% White). Fresno is less White than neighboring Old Fig Garden (54% White), and Tarpey Village (42.7% White).
Fresno's Black Population
37,611 residents of Fresno identify as Black, or 6.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fresno roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fresno is ranked #140 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Fresno is more Black than neighboring Old Fig Garden (2.5% Black), Mayfair (3.5% Black), Calwa (2% Black), Tarpey Village (0.8% Black), and West Park (2% Black).
Fresno's Asian Population
77,243 residents of Fresno identify as Asian, or 14.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fresno roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fresno is ranked #203 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Fresno is more Asian than neighboring Old Fig Garden (5.1% Asian), Mayfair (9.4% Asian), Calwa (2.8% Asian), Tarpey Village (11% Asian), and West Park (6.9% Asian).
Fresno's Hispanic Population
273,771 residents of Fresno identify as Hispanic, or 50.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fresno slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fresno is ranked #392 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Fresno is more Hispanic than neighboring Old Fig Garden (33.6% Hispanic), and Tarpey Village (40.2% Hispanic). Fresno is less Hispanic than neighboring Mayfair (69.6% Hispanic), Calwa (90.1% Hispanic), and West Park (76.4% Hispanic).
Fresno's Native American/Other Population
7,185 residents of Fresno identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fresno roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fresno is ranked #725 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Fresno is more Native American/Other than neighboring Old Fig Garden (1.2% Native American/Other), Mayfair (0.8% Native American/Other), Calwa (1% Native American/Other), and Tarpey Village (1.1% Native American/Other). Fresno is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Park (1.6% Native American/Other).
Fresno's Multiracial Population
16,592 residents of Fresno identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fresno roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fresno is ranked #1159 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Fresno is more Multiracial than neighboring Mayfair (2.3% Multiracial), Calwa (0.3% Multiracial), and West Park (1.6% Multiracial). Fresno is less Multiracial than neighboring Old Fig Garden (3.7% Multiracial), and Tarpey Village (4.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.