Kerman is a city located in Fresno County California. Kerman has a 2024 population of 17,637. Kerman is currently growing at a rate of 2.31% annually and its population has increased by 9.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,039 in 2020.
The average household income in Kerman is $83,966 with a poverty rate of 25.28%. The median age in Kerman is 29.9 years: 27.4 years for males, and 31.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kerman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 5,704 | 34.59% |
| Two or more races | 5,099 | 30.92% |
| White | 4,318 | 26.18% |
| Asian | 1,055 | 6.4% |
| Native American | 198 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 113 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.03% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,796 | 3.44 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Married | 2,310 | 4.27 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Non Family | 1,170 | 1.3 | 29.1 | 70.9 |
| Female | 1,035 | 3.96 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Male | 281 | 3.53 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
3.94
Average Family Size
3.44
Average Household Size
50.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,300 | 13.96% |
| Associates Degree | 709 | 7.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,012 | 10.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 337 | 3.62% |
| High School Graduate | 1,960 | 21.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,396 | 25.73% |
| Some College | 1,599 | 17.17% |
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 | 7,408 | 4,073 | 891 |
| Other Race | 3,246 | 1,735 | 415 |
| 2+ Races | 2,903 | 1,744 | 352 |
| White | 1,146 | 964 | 245 |
| Asian | 643 | 464 | 152 |
| Native American | 131 | 50 | 23 |
| Black | 46 | 46 | 12 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 26.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,439 | $59,167 | $65,526 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,685 | $130,804 | $90,323 |
| High School Graduate | $42,750 | $36,122 | $52,721 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,796 | $40,291 | $13,760 |
| Overall | $40,865 | $43,164 | $30,085 |
| Some College | $55,209 | $61,750 | $55,047 |
$40,865
Average Earnings
$43,164
Average Male
$30,085
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
30.95% of Kerman residents speak only English, while 69.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 61.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,329 | 3,036 | 22.78% |
| Other | 5,566 | 1,637 | 29.41% |
| Multiple | 5,099 | 925 | 18.14% |
| White | 1,752 | 720 | 41.1% |
| Asian | 1,055 | 320 | 30.33% |
| Black | 112 | 57 | 50.89% |
| Native | 198 | 27 | 13.64% |
25.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.21%
Male Poverty Rate
26.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kerman is Black, with 50.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kerman is Native, with 13.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.71% |
| High School | 19.8% |
| Some College | 5.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.74% |
| Female Employed | 12.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 5.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,275 | $88,679 |
| Households | $57,556 | $83,966 |
| Married Families | $73,860 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,552 | $51,316 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
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
306
Number of Veterans
306
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 114 |
| First Gulf War | 77 |
| Vietnam | 59 |
| World War II | 24 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 111 |
| 75+ | 69 |
| 18 to 34 | 57 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 188 | 6.74% |
| Hispanic | 175 | 1.97% |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 2.2% |
| Other Race | 41 | 1.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
8.7%
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
67.7%
Born in Kerman
73.02%
Native Born
26.98%
Foreign Born
17.56%
Non Citizen
9.42%
Naturalized
73.02% of Kerman residents were born in the United States, with 67.7% having been born in California. 17.56% 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 | 19,636 | 400 | 2.08% |
| 2028 | 19,236 | 400 | 2.12% |
| 2027 | 18,836 | 399 | 2.16% |
| 2026 | 18,437 | 400 | 2.22% |
| 2025 | 18,037 | 400 | 2.27% |
| 2024 | 17,637 | 399 | 2.31% |
| 2023 | 17,238 | 344 | 2.04% |
| 2022 | 16,894 | 465 | 2.83% |
| 2021 | 16,429 | 390 | 2.43% |
| 2020 | 16,039 | 843 | 5.55% |
| 2019 | 15,196 | 235 | 1.57% |
| 2018 | 14,961 | 300 | 2.05% |
| 2017 | 14,661 | 239 | 1.66% |
| 2016 | 14,422 | 124 | 0.87% |
| 2015 | 14,298 | 51 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 14,247 | 55 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 14,192 | 157 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 14,035 | 228 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 13,807 | 190 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 13,617 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,551 | 3,103 | 56.96% |
| 1990 | 5,448 | 1,446 | 36.13% |
| 1980 | 4,002 | 1,335 | 50.06% |
| 1970 | 2,667 | 697 | 35.38% |
| 1960 | 1,970 | 407 | 26.04% |
| 1950 | 1,563 | -18,073 | -92.04% |