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Calwa, CA

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California.

Population

1,862

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

3,291

ZIP codes

0

Calwa and its ZIP codes

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Calwa at a glance

  • Calwa is about 13 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $65,247, 34% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,900 (72% below California) and median rent is $1,228 a month.

Local data for Calwa, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Calwa, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$65,247

Poverty rate

10.2%

Median home value

$205,900

Median rent

$1,228/mo

Homeownership

52.6%

Bachelor's or higher

2.9%

Median age

29.2

Average commute

26.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,749), Guatemalan Americans (62).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fresno County. PPP loans are for Calwa.

Details

Unemployment rate

7.8%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,417

428,665 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,584

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.92B

FY 2026, $4,883 per person

Fresno County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Calwa, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone56.3%
  • Carpooled27.7%
  • Public transit5.8%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle1.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.1%
  • Worked from home2.7%

Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Calwa, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

2,472

Countywide, mostly dense fog

Flood insurance policies

921

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

102° / 38°F

11.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Calwa, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.6%

U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts

Diabetes

14.8%

U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts

Smoking

15.2%

U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

25.7%

U.S. 11.1% +14.6 pts

Cities near Calwa

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MalagaCensus-designated place2.6 mi0.3
SunnysideCensus-designated place4 mi1.9
MayfairCensus-designated place4 mi0.5
EastonCensus-designated place4.7 mi3
West ParkCensus-designated place4.9 mi1.8
FresnoCity5.4 mi115.9
Old Fig GardenCensus-designated place6.3 mi1.7
Tarpey VillageCensus-designated place6.3 mi0.8
BowlesCensus-designated place6.9 mi0.4
FowlerCity7.7 mi2.6
ClovisCity8.9 mi26.3
Del ReyCensus-designated place9.8 mi1.3
MonmouthCensus-designated place10 mi0.3
SangerCity11 mi6.2
Raisin CityCensus-designated place11 mi0.8
Fort WashingtonCensus-designated place12 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Calwa, CA in?
Calwa is in Fresno County, California.
What is the population of Calwa, CA?
About 1,862 people live in Calwa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Calwa?
Nearby places include Malaga (2.6 mi), Sunnyside (4 mi), Mayfair (4 mi), Easton (4.7 mi), West Park (4.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023