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.

Avenal, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,608

Median Agei

32.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

86.6%11,784

White

8.1%1,096

Black

2.9%397

Asian

1%131

Two or More

0.8%106

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%66

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%19

Other

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%645

High School Diploma

18.3%1,629

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%495

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%1,242

Associate's Degree

3.7%328

Bachelor's Degree

1.9%167

Master's Degree

0.2%14

Professional Degree

0.5%42

Doctorate

0.3%29

HS or Higher

51.4%

BA or Higher

2.8%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$228,900

Median Renti

$1,015

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

45.5%1,274

Renter-Occupied

54.5%1,528

Total Units

2,916

Homeownership

45.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.3%55

$50K–$100K

1.6%20

$100K–$150K

10.6%135

$150K–$200K

23.3%297

$200K–$300K

35.1%447

$300K–$500K

15.5%197

$500K–$1M

7.9%101

$1M+

1.7%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

315

$750–$1,000

339

$1,000–$1,250

445

$1,250–$1,500

247

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%8

2010–2019

6.2%181

2000–2009

18.7%546

1990–1999

13.9%405

1980–1989

14.3%417

1970–1979

11%321

1960–1969

14.6%427

1950–1959

8.8%257

1940–1949

4.7%137

1939 or earlier

7.4%217

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.4%1,552

Electricity

42.7%1,197

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%31

Wood

0.8%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,741

Mean Household Incomei

$62,674

Per Capita Incomei

$13,022

Poverty Ratei

14.4%

Unemploymenti

12.7%

Labor Forcei

4,712

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%112

$10K–$15K

5.4%150

$15K–$20K

5.8%162

$20K–$25K

1.6%45

$25K–$30K

1.9%54

$30K–$35K

1.9%53

$35K–$40K

5.1%143

$40K–$45K

8%223

$45K–$50K

6.7%189

$50K–$60K

14.6%408

$60K–$75K

21.6%606

$75K–$100K

7.8%219

$100K–$125K

8.3%233

$125K–$150K

0.5%14

$150K–$200K

6%168

$200K+

0.8%23

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

124

Avg. Tenant Renti

$468/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

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

Project Based Section 838 homes94% occupied$468/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,741/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

78%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

19%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

92% of subsidized households are minority

1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

17% 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

5,37139.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

5,031

Guatemala

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,037

Avg. Commutei

36.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,115

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

166(1.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.3%Insured

13.7%Uninsured

Avenal, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026