Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Firebaugh, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,392

Median Agei

31.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

95.8%8,039

White

3%251

Two or More

0.7%55

Black

0.2%18

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%15

Asian

0.2%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%177

High School Diploma

24.5%1,109

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%313

Some College (1+ yr)

2.9%131

Associate's Degree

4.6%210

Bachelor's Degree

3.3%151

Master's Degree

1.5%66

HS or Higher

47.7%

BA or Higher

4.8%

Graduate+

1.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$242,400

Median Renti

$982

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.7%1,154

Renter-Occupied

53.3%1,315

Total Units

2,614

Homeownership

46.7%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%22

$100K–$150K

2.9%34

$150K–$200K

16.5%190

$200K–$300K

48.4%559

$300K–$500K

24.8%286

$500K–$1M

5.5%63

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

251

$750–$1,000

372

$1,000–$1,250

268

$1,250–$1,500

143

$1,500–$2,000

151

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%20

2010–2019

4.6%120

2000–2009

25.9%677

1990–1999

28.3%740

1980–1989

8.9%232

1970–1979

9.7%253

1960–1969

15.1%395

1950–1959

5.9%153

1940–1949

0.3%9

1939 or earlier

0.6%15

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.6%1,595

Electricity

31.3%772

No Fuel

2.5%61

Solar

1%24

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,734

Mean Household Incomei

$55,328

Per Capita Incomei

$16,590

Poverty Ratei

36.6%

Unemploymenti

18.7%

Labor Forcei

3,268

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.7%140

$10K–$15K

8%198

$15K–$20K

6.6%164

$20K–$25K

5.3%132

$25K–$30K

3.4%84

$30K–$35K

7.4%183

$35K–$40K

2.6%64

$40K–$45K

5.9%145

$45K–$50K

10.3%255

$50K–$60K

10.6%262

$60K–$75K

14.4%356

$75K–$100K

5.9%146

$100K–$125K

6.5%160

$125K–$150K

4.1%101

$150K–$200K

2.4%59

$200K+

0.8%20

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

178

Residentsi

424

Avg. Tenant Renti

$596/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing134 homes96% occupied$596/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,734/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

68%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

18%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

12%

Moderate / aboveOver $38K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

78% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95% of subsidized households are minority

9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,71744.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,912

Guatemala

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,492

Avg. Commutei

25.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,658

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

50(0.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.4%Insured

5.6%Uninsured

Firebaugh, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026