Firebaugh is a city located in Fresno County California. Firebaugh has a 2024 population of 8,693. Firebaugh is currently growing at a rate of 1.71% annually and its population has increased by 7.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,109 in 2020.
The average household income in Firebaugh is $57,029 with a poverty rate of 31.88%. The median age in Firebaugh is 33.8 years: 28.4 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Firebaugh was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 5,084 | 61.25% |
| White | 1,966 | 23.68% |
| Two or more races | 1,129 | 13.6% |
| Native American | 93 | 1.12% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,455 | 3.37 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Married | 1,277 | 4.08 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Female | 525 | 3.36 | 24.4 | 75.6 |
| Non Family | 461 | 1.13 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Male | 192 | 3.99 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
3.78
Average Family Size
3.37
Average Household Size
46.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,031 | 22.51% |
| Associates Degree | 206 | 4.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 145 | 3.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 0.96% |
| High School Graduate | 1,075 | 23.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,595 | 34.83% |
| Some College | 484 | 10.57% |
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 | 4,377 | 1,753 | 104 |
| Other Race | 2,687 | 1,114 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 668 | 165 | 40 |
| White | 131 | 131 | 65 |
| Native American | 79 | 61 | 0 |
| Black | 17 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 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 49.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,778 | $0 | $49,718 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,932 | $47,875 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,443 | $34,063 | $16,935 |
| Overall | $35,028 | $36,626 | $26,915 |
| Some College | $54,563 | $48,426 | $68,328 |
$35,028
Average Earnings
$36,626
Average Male
$26,915
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
15.35% of Firebaugh residents speak only English, while 84.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 84.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,975 | 2,606 | 32.68% |
| Other | 5,084 | 1,610 | 31.67% |
| Multiple | 1,129 | 418 | 37.02% |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| White | 254 | 11 | 4.33% |
| Black | 17 | 2 | 11.76% |
31.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.1%
Male Poverty Rate
38.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Firebaugh is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Firebaugh is White, with 4.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.39% |
| Some College | 24.64% |
| High School | 21.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.04% |
| Female Employed | 21.53% |
| Male Employed | 13.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,639 | $58,125 |
| Households | $47,594 | $57,029 |
| Married Families | $48,157 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,083 | $45,685 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
61
Number of Veterans
61
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45 | 0.85% |
| Other Race | 36 | 1.15% |
| White | 16 | 1.11% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
46%
Employment Rate
16.1%
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
49.64%
Born in Firebaugh
51.78%
Native Born
48.22%
Foreign Born
33.8%
Non Citizen
14.42%
Naturalized
51.78% of Firebaugh residents were born in the United States, with 49.64% having been born in California. 33.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,423 | 146 | 1.57% |
| 2028 | 9,277 | 146 | 1.6% |
| 2027 | 9,131 | 146 | 1.62% |
| 2026 | 8,985 | 146 | 1.65% |
| 2025 | 8,839 | 146 | 1.68% |
| 2024 | 8,693 | 146 | 1.71% |
| 2023 | 8,547 | 72 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 8,475 | 178 | 2.15% |
| 2021 | 8,297 | 188 | 2.32% |
| 2020 | 8,109 | 318 | 4.08% |
| 2019 | 7,791 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 7,789 | 11 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 7,778 | 12 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 7,766 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 7,760 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 7,756 | 8 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 7,748 | -14 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 7,762 | 76 | 0.99% |
| 2011 | 7,686 | 116 | 1.53% |
| 2010 | 7,570 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,743 | 1,314 | 29.67% |
| 1990 | 4,429 | 689 | 18.42% |
| 1980 | 3,740 | 1,223 | 48.59% |
| 1970 | 2,517 | 447 | 21.59% |
| 1960 | 2,070 | 1,249 | 152.13% |
| 1950 | 821 | 117 | 16.62% |
| 1940 | 704 | 198 | 39.13% |
| 1930 | 506 | -8,917 | -94.63% |