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.

Fontana, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

214,169

Median Agei

33.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

67.6%144,733

White

13%27,762

Asian

8.2%17,487

Black

7.6%16,320

Two or More

2.7%5,820

Other

0.6%1,238

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%434

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%375

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%3,281

High School Diploma

27.8%37,566

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%8,571

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%19,478

Associate's Degree

7.5%10,176

Bachelor's Degree

15.1%20,393

Master's Degree

5%6,767

Professional Degree

0.8%1,080

Doctorate

0.5%659

HS or Higher

80%

BA or Higher

21.4%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$586,800

Median Renti

$1,839

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.8%38,997

Renter-Occupied

33.2%19,365

Total Units

59,522

Homeownership

66.8%

Vacancy Rate

1.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%878

$50K–$100K

3.2%1,266

$100K–$150K

1%407

$150K–$200K

0.5%194

$200K–$300K

1.5%586

$300K–$500K

23.4%9,127

$500K–$1M

66.3%25,857

$1M+

1.7%682

Rent Distribution

Under $500

512

$500–$750

680

$750–$1,000

959

$1,000–$1,250

1,244

$1,250–$1,500

2,337

$1,500–$2,000

5,413

$2,000+

7,664

Year Built

2020 or later

3.9%2,301

2010–2019

7.6%4,502

2000–2009

20.6%12,249

1990–1999

15.6%9,266

1980–1989

24.3%14,452

1970–1979

9.2%5,461

1960–1969

6%3,591

1950–1959

8.8%5,209

1940–1949

2.7%1,630

1939 or earlier

1.4%861

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.5%43,454

Electricity

20.4%11,932

No Fuel

2%1,194

Solar

1.8%1,050

Bottled/LP Gas

1%578

Fuel Oil

0.1%70

Wood

0.1%56

Other

0%28

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$102,821

Mean Household Incomei

$118,954

Per Capita Incomei

$33,149

Poverty Ratei

9.9%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

108,729

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%1,501

$10K–$15K

2.3%1,352

$15K–$20K

1.4%831

$20K–$25K

2.5%1,448

$25K–$30K

3%1,751

$30K–$35K

2.5%1,485

$35K–$40K

2.4%1,404

$40K–$45K

2.1%1,229

$45K–$50K

2.6%1,538

$50K–$60K

4.8%2,783

$60K–$75K

8.3%4,827

$75K–$100K

14.2%8,297

$100K–$125K

12.6%7,370

$125K–$150K

9.4%5,499

$150K–$200K

15.2%8,877

$200K+

14%8,170

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

1,195

Residentsi

2,371

Avg. Tenant Renti

$607/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers649 homes85% occupied$721/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8362 homes94% occupied$433/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC60 homes96% occupied$416/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $102,821/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

78.5%

Very low income$31K–$51K/yr

16.2%

Low income$51K–$82K/yr

5.3%

Who Receives This Housing

81.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

86.4% of subsidized households are minority

20.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

57.6% 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

60,52728.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

35,374

Philippines

4,906

Guatemala

1,862

China

1,169

India

1,074

Korea

342

Canada

120

United Kingdom

103

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

99,504

Avg. Commutei

33.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

101,532

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4,954(3.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.9%Insured

9.1%Uninsured