Demographics & People — Madera, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 67,133 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~69,500 |
| Median Age | 30.4 |
| Total Households | 17,456 |
| Family Households | 14,077 |
| Average Household Size | 3.8 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4532 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,943 |
| Black or African American | 2,086 |
| Asian | 1,327 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53,846 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 54,112 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 51,586 |
| Other groups | 50,823 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,207 |
| German | 1,887 |
| English | 1,403 |
| Irish | 1,163 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,109 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 873 |
| Italian | 816 |
Language
| English Only | 24,406 |
| Spanish | 36,526 |
| Population 5+ | 62,384 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,611 |
| Population 18+ | 45,114 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Madera, California.