Calwa is a CDP located in Fresno County California. Calwa has a 2024 population of 2,900. Calwa is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 22.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,363 in 2020.
The average household income in Calwa is $49,944 with a poverty rate of 40.19%. The median age in Calwa is 23.5 years: 25.1 years for males, and 23.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Calwa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 1,201 | 48.31% |
| White | 872 | 35.08% |
| Two or more races | 188 | 7.56% |
| Black or African American | 122 | 4.91% |
| Native American | 72 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 545 | 4.52 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Married | 284 | 4.25 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Female | 162 | 5.23 | 25.9 | 74.1 |
| Non Family | 51 | 0 | 21.6 | 78.4 |
| Male | 48 | 7.52 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
4.62
Average Family Size
4.52
Average Household Size
42.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 150 | 12.81% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 4.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 345 | 29.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 427 | 36.46% |
| Some College | 193 | 16.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,043 | 466 | 0 |
| Other Race | 554 | 198 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 188 | 157 | 0 |
| White | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| Black | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Native American | 35 | 13 | 0 |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,370 | $40,078 | $24,531 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,266 | $0 | $16,774 |
| Overall | $23,177 | $32,454 | $20,670 |
| Some College | $21,597 | $0 | $21,250 |
$23,177
Average Earnings
$32,454
Average Male
$20,670
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
25.78% of Calwa residents speak only English, while 74.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 72.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,202 | 925 | 42.01% |
| Other | 1,201 | 347 | 28.89% |
| Black | 122 | 122 | 100% |
| Multiple | 188 | 46 | 24.47% |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 100% |
40.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.32%
Male Poverty Rate
41.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Calwa is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Calwa is Multiple, with 24.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.98% |
| Some College | 37.75% |
| High School | 20.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 65.96% |
| Female Unemployed | 54.1% |
| Female Employed | 23.93% |
| Male Employed | 9.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,676 | $51,655 |
| Households | $48,495 | $49,944 |
| Married Families | $55,455 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,944 | $12,204 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
28.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
25
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25 | 1.91% |
| White | 16 | 4.01% |
| Other Race | 9 | 1.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
46.5%
Employment Rate
23.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.47%
Born in Calwa
74.82%
Native Born
25.18%
Foreign Born
22.24%
Non Citizen
2.94%
Naturalized
74.82% of Calwa residents were born in the United States, with 70.47% having been born in California. 22.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,900 | 207 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 2,693 | 207 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 2,486 | -31 | -1.23% |
| 2021 | 2,517 | 154 | 6.52% |
| 2020 | 2,363 | 274 | 13.12% |
| 2019 | 2,089 | 115 | 5.83% |
| 2018 | 1,974 | 419 | 26.95% |
| 2017 | 1,555 | 177 | 12.84% |
| 2016 | 1,378 | 96 | 7.49% |
| 2015 | 1,282 | -48 | -3.61% |
| 2014 | 1,330 | -149 | -10.07% |
| 2013 | 1,479 | 129 | 9.56% |
| 2012 | 1,350 | -117 | -7.98% |
| 2011 | 1,467 | 0 | 0% |