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.

Fowler, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,094

Median Agei

33.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

72.1%5,115

White

14%993

Asian

9.8%693

Black

2.8%200

Two or More

1.3%89

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%231

High School Diploma

15.1%621

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%280

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%585

Associate's Degree

11.2%460

Bachelor's Degree

16.9%693

Master's Degree

5.4%222

Professional Degree

3.1%126

Doctorate

0.1%4

HS or Higher

78.6%

BA or Higher

25.5%

Graduate+

8.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$379,800

Median Renti

$1,218

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.7%1,389

Renter-Occupied

37.3%827

Total Units

2,292

Homeownership

62.7%

Vacancy Rate

3.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%52

$50K–$100K

1.8%25

$100K–$150K

1.6%22

$150K–$200K

0.6%8

$200K–$300K

15.8%219

$300K–$500K

48.3%671

$500K–$1M

27.6%383

$1M+

0.6%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

251

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

111

$2,000+

158

Year Built

2020 or later

5.2%119

2010–2019

14.2%326

2000–2009

20%459

1990–1999

9.9%226

1980–1989

15.1%346

1970–1979

5.8%132

1960–1969

9.2%210

1950–1959

6.6%152

1940–1949

7.7%176

1939 or earlier

6.4%146

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.7%1,279

Electricity

37.3%827

No Fuel

3.8%84

Solar

0.8%18

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,983

Mean Household Incomei

$95,790

Per Capita Incomei

$30,391

Poverty Ratei

19.2%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

2,987

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.5%233

$10K–$15K

4.3%95

$15K–$20K

3.9%86

$20K–$25K

4.2%93

$25K–$30K

1.4%31

$30K–$35K

5.1%114

$40K–$45K

4.9%108

$45K–$50K

4.5%99

$50K–$60K

5.4%119

$60K–$75K

8.3%185

$75K–$100K

16.6%368

$100K–$125K

8.8%195

$125K–$150K

3.4%76

$150K–$200K

6.6%146

$200K+

12.1%268

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$459/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers35 homes86% occupied$459/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 817 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,983/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

81%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

13%

Low income$33K–$54K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

84% of subsidized households are minority

34% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48% 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

1,20817%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

819

India

186

Philippines

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,739

Avg. Commutei

21.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,776

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

191(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94%Insured

6%Uninsured