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Caruthers, CA
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California.
Population
1,683
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
832
ZIP codes
0
Caruthers and its ZIP codes
Caruthers at a glance
- Caruthers is about 3.3 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,021 a year, 11% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $334,300 (54% below California) and median rent is $1,186 a month.
Local data for Caruthers, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Caruthers, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,021
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$334,300
Median rent
$1,186/mo
Homeownership
52.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,200), Portuguese Americans (69), Irish Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fresno County. PPP loans are for Caruthers.
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
$4.9B
FY 2026, $4,883 per person
How people get to work
Caruthers, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.0%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Caruthers, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
98° / 37°F
7.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Caruthers, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.7%
U.S. 11.1% +8.6 pts
Cities near Caruthers
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Raisin CityCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| MonmouthCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| BowlesCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| EastonCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3 |
| RiverdaleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.9 |
| LanareCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2 |
| FowlerCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| West ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| LatonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| MalagaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| HardwickCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| CalwaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| SelmaCity | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| SunnysideCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| GrangevilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Del ReyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Caruthers, CA in?
- Caruthers is in Fresno County, California.
- What is the population of Caruthers, CA?
- About 1,683 people live in Caruthers, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Caruthers?
- Nearby places include Raisin City (5.7 mi), Monmouth (6 mi), Bowles (7.1 mi), Easton (8 mi), Riverdale (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023