Sanger, CA Demographics

A map of Sanger's Population by Race

Sanger, California has an estimated population of 26,699, a less than 1% change from the 26,617 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.8% Hispanic, 16.2% White, 3.7% Asian, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.7% Multiracial, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sanger, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sanger has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Sanger, that probability was 30.3% in 2020 and 36.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sanger is ranked the 287th 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). Sanger was ranked the 287th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sanger's White Population

4,316 residents of Sanger, or 16.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sanger is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Sanger ranks 1413th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanger's White population has grown by an estimated 37.8%. White residents' share of Sanger's population has increased from 11.8% to 16.2%.

Sanger is more White than neighboring Del Rey (2.8% White), Parlier (1.4% White), and Fowler (14% White). Sanger is less White than neighboring Centerville CDP (Fresno County) (34.3% White), and Minkler (69.3% White).

Sanger's Black Population

134 residents of Sanger, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sanger is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Sanger ranks 920th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanger's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.6%. Black residents' share of Sanger's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Sanger is more Black than neighboring Del Rey (0% Black), Centerville CDP (Fresno County) (0% Black), and Minkler (0% Black). Sanger is less Black than neighboring Parlier (1.6% Black), and Fowler (2.8% Black).

Sanger's Asian Population

995 residents of Sanger, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sanger is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Sanger ranks 659th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanger's Asian population has grown by an estimated 25.6%. Asian residents' share of Sanger's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.7%.

Sanger is more Asian than neighboring Del Rey (2.6% Asian), and Parlier (0.3% Asian). Sanger is less Asian than neighboring Centerville CDP (Fresno County) (44% Asian), Minkler (14.8% Asian), and Fowler (9.8% Asian).

Sanger's Hispanic Population

20,777 residents of Sanger, or 77.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sanger is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Sanger ranks 131st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanger's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Sanger's population has decreased from 82.6% to 77.8%.

Sanger is more Hispanic than neighboring Centerville CDP (Fresno County) (17.7% Hispanic), Minkler (10.4% Hispanic), and Fowler (72.1% Hispanic). Sanger is less Hispanic than neighboring Del Rey (94.6% Hispanic), and Parlier (96.7% Hispanic).

Sanger's Native American/Other Population

297 residents of Sanger, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sanger is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Sanger ranks 1294th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanger's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 58.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sanger's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Sanger is more Native American/Other than neighboring Del Rey (0% Native American/Other), Centerville CDP (Fresno County) (0% Native American/Other), Parlier (0.1% Native American/Other), and Fowler (0.1% Native American/Other). Sanger is less Native American/Other than neighboring Minkler (3.6% Native American/Other).

Sanger's Multiracial Population

180 residents of Sanger, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sanger is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sanger ranks 1441st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanger's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Sanger's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.7%.

Sanger is more Multiracial than neighboring Del Rey (0% Multiracial), and Parlier (0% Multiracial). Sanger is less Multiracial than neighboring Centerville CDP (Fresno County) (4% Multiracial), Minkler (1.9% Multiracial), and Fowler (1.3% 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.