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Firebaugh, CA

City in Fresno County, California.

Population

8,392

Land area

3.7sq mi

People per sq mi

2,255

ZIP codes

0

Firebaugh and its ZIP codes

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Firebaugh at a glance

  • Firebaugh is about 8.9 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $47,734, 52% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,400 (67% below California) and median rent is $982 a month.

Local data for Firebaugh, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Firebaugh, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$47,734

Poverty rate

36.6%

Median home value

$242,400

Median rent

$982/mo

Homeownership

46.7%

Bachelor's or higher

4.8%

Median age

31.4

Average commute

25.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,043), Salvadoran Americans (716), Guatemalan Americans (59).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone82.8%
  • Carpooled7.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.3%
  • Worked from home3.4%

Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Firebaugh, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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° / 39°F

10.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Firebaugh, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.6%

U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts

Diabetes

18.5%

U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts

Smoking

19.6%

U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

32.5%

U.S. 11.1% +21.4 pts

Cities near Firebaugh

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MendotaCity7.8 mi3.3
South Dos PalosCensus-designated place14 mi1.5
Dos PalosCity14 mi1.3
Dos Palos YCensus-designated place17 mi1.6
TranquillityCensus-designated place18 mi0.6
La VinaCensus-designated place19 mi0.1
El NidoCensus-designated place20 mi3.3
ChowchillaCity21 mi11.5
FairmeadCensus-designated place21 mi7.7
MaderaCity22 mi19.7
San JoaquinCity22 mi1.2
ParkwoodCensus-designated place23 mi0.7
Madera AcresCensus-designated place23 mi7.2
KermanCity23 mi3.3
BiolaCensus-designated place24 mi0.6
Three RocksCensus-designated place24 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Firebaugh, CA in?
Firebaugh is in Fresno County, California.
What is the population of Firebaugh, CA?
About 8,392 people live in Firebaugh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Firebaugh?
Nearby places include Mendota (7.8 mi), South Dos Palos (14 mi), Dos Palos (14 mi), Dos Palos Y (17 mi), Tranquillity (18 mi).

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