Population 9,087 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Firebaugh
| Period | Firebaugh | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.70 | 3.29 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.75 | 3.31 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.73 | 3.27 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.40 | 3.25 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | −0.04 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Firebaugh are large by national standards, averaging 3.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.70, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Firebaugh
| Period | Firebaugh | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8 | 32.4 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.7 | 33.1 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.9 | 33.9 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.9 | 34.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.2 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Firebaugh is young: half of its residents are under 31.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 28.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 48 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Firebaugh
| Period | Firebaugh | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 17.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 18.5% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 17.9% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 17.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Firebaugh: 25.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 8.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Firebaugh
Renters in Firebaugh
| Period | Firebaugh | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.1% | 44.0% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.7% | 45.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.5% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.4% | 43.0% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Firebaugh: 54.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over four in ten owners (41.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the east.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Firebaugh
| Period | Firebaugh | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 9.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 6.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Firebaugh: 6.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Fresno area. Vacancy has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Firebaugh
| Period | Firebaugh | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1980 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1981 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1984 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Firebaugh are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Firebaugh
| Period | Firebaugh | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $600 | $968 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $657 | $1,042 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $676 | $1,170 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,012 | $1,635 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$412 | +$667 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Firebaugh pays $1,012 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $412 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Firebaugh
Bachelor's degrees in Firebaugh
| Period | Firebaugh | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 18.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 18.6% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 19.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 23.1% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Firebaugh: 5.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Only 13 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Firebaugh
| Period | Firebaugh | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5% | 71.6% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 44.6% | 72.0% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 48.4% | 74.4% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 47.9% | 77.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +5.9 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over half of adults in Firebaugh never finished high school, well above the national share: only 47.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Firebaugh
| Period | Firebaugh | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 11.7% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 14.0% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 9.0% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 9.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Firebaugh: 18.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only five of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Firebaugh compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebaugh | 3.40 | 31.9 | 25.9% | 54.4% | 6.1% | 1987 | $1,012 | 5.9% | 47.9% | 18.9% |
| Mendota | 3.78 | 27.1 | 28.5% | 57.4% | 3.5% | 1993 | $1,036 | 5.4% | 43.4% | 12.5% |
| South Dos Palos | 3.02 | 36.7 | 17.6% | 64.2% | 4.4% | 1976 | $1,059 | 7.9% | 69.7% | 6.8% |
| Dos Palos | 2.93 | 38.5 | 16.1% | 45.8% | 3.5% | 1980 | $984 | 10.5% | 70.0% | 9.8% |
| Daulton | 3.12 | 45.1 | 4.3% | 48.3% | 5.5% | 1970 | $1,333 | 8.1% | 53.4% | 10.7% |
| Oro Loma | 4.07 | 34.4 | 12.2% | 56.7% | 16.5% | 1972 | $1,080 | 10.3% | 76.3% | 5.8% |
| La Vina | 3.80 | 33.0 | 32.8% | 67.7% | 7.9% | 1987 | $1,118 | 8.4% | 41.3% | 16.8% |
| Kerman | 3.28 | 32.7 | 16.1% | 47.9% | 5.9% | 1991 | $1,307 | 15.4% | 63.4% | 8.4% |
| Madera | 3.91 | 31.5 | 22.7% | 42.4% | 8.0% | 1989 | $1,595 | 13.6% | 64.1% | 12.1% |
| Ripperdan | 4.14 | 31.4 | 17.2% | 62.5% | 17.6% | 1973 | $1,910 | 18.4% | 63.3% | 2.2% |
| Biola | 3.99 | 26.0 | 9.2% | 42.6% | 5.9% | 1976 | $1,072 | 10.9% | 52.9% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Firebaugh. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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