Fresno, CA Demographics

A map of Fresno's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	277,910	273,771	50.9%	50.5%
White	129,967	129,705	23.8%	23.9%
Asian	77,355	77,243	14.2%	14.2%
Black	35,606	37,611	6.5%	6.9%
Multiracial	19,671	16,592	3.6%	3.1%
Native American/Other	5,461	7,185	1.0%	1.3%

Fresno, California has an estimated population of 545,970, a less than 1% change from the 542,107 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.9% Hispanic, 23.8% White, 14.2% Asian, 6.5% Black, 3.6% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fresno, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fresno is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fresno, that probability was 66.1% in 2020 and 65.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fresno is ranked the 5th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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 was ranked the 5th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fresno's White Population

129,967 residents of Fresno, or 23.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fresno is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Fresno ranks 1248th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fresno's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Fresno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 23.8%.

Fresno is more White than neighboring Mayfair (22.3% White), Calwa (0% White), and West Park (5.1% White). Fresno is less White than neighboring Old Fig Garden (42% White), and Tarpey Village (38.4% White).

Fresno's Black Population

35,606 residents of Fresno, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fresno is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Fresno ranks 140th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fresno's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. Black residents' share of Fresno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.5%.

Fresno is more Black than neighboring Old Fig Garden (1.6% Black), Mayfair (0.2% Black), Calwa (0% Black), Tarpey Village (0% Black), and West Park (1.3% Black).

Fresno's Asian Population

77,355 residents of Fresno, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fresno is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Fresno ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fresno's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Fresno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.2%.

Fresno is more Asian than neighboring Old Fig Garden (4.5% Asian), Mayfair (6.3% Asian), and Calwa (1.9% Asian). Fresno is less Asian than neighboring Tarpey Village (19.3% Asian), and West Park (25.1% Asian).

Fresno's Hispanic Population

277,910 residents of Fresno, or 50.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fresno is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Fresno ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fresno's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Fresno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 50.9%.

Fresno is more Hispanic than neighboring Old Fig Garden (48.2% Hispanic), and Tarpey Village (32% Hispanic). Fresno is less Hispanic than neighboring Mayfair (67.8% Hispanic), Calwa (98.1% Hispanic), and West Park (64% Hispanic).

Fresno's Native American/Other Population

5,461 residents of Fresno, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fresno is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fresno ranks 735th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fresno's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fresno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Fresno is more Native American/Other than neighboring Old Fig Garden (0.5% Native American/Other), Mayfair (0.1% Native American/Other), Calwa (0% Native American/Other), and West Park (0% Native American/Other). Fresno is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tarpey Village (3% Native American/Other).

Fresno's Multiracial Population

19,671 residents of Fresno, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fresno is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Fresno ranks 1173rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fresno's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Fresno's population has increased from 3.1% to 3.6%.

Fresno is more Multiracial than neighboring Old Fig Garden (3.3% Multiracial), Mayfair (3.4% Multiracial), and Calwa (0% Multiracial). Fresno is less Multiracial than neighboring Tarpey Village (7.3% Multiracial), and West Park (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.