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Parksdale, CA
Census-designated place in Madera County, California.
Population
2,885
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,662
ZIP codes
0
Parksdale and its ZIP codes
Parksdale at a glance
- Parksdale is about 6.6 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,587 a year, 48% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $274,700 (63% below California) and median rent is $1,656 a month.
Housing and community stats
Parksdale, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,587
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$274,700
Median rent
$1,656/mo
Homeownership
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher
6.0%
Median age
26.2
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,506), Guatemalan Americans (119), Hmong Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madera County. PPP loans are for Parksdale.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,887
58,077 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,225
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$801M
FY 2026, $5,126 per person
How people get to work
Parksdale, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.1%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other14.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parksdale, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
903
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
467
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 38°F
11.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parksdale, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.6%
U.S. 11.1% +17.5 pts
Cities near Parksdale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParkwoodCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.7 |
| MaderaCity | 3.6 mi | 19.7 |
| Madera AcresCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 7.2 |
| La VinaCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Bonadelle RanchosCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 9 |
| Madera RanchosCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.6 |
| BiolaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| FairmeadCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| Rolling HillsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Fort WashingtonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| KermanCity | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| Old Fig GardenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| ChowchillaCity | 17 mi | 11.5 |
| FriantCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| FresnoCity | 18 mi | 115.9 |
| MayfairCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parksdale, CA in?
- Parksdale is in Madera County, California.
- What is the population of Parksdale, CA?
- About 2,885 people live in Parksdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parksdale?
- Nearby places include Parkwood (1.9 mi), Madera (3.6 mi), Madera Acres (5.6 mi), La Vina (6.9 mi), Bonadelle Ranchos (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023