Clovis, CA

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2024 Population

124,725

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

1.98% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

7.55% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$99,241

1.11% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$482,700

6.49% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

57,325

2.1% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Clovis, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in Clovis, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clovis, CA are Institute of Technology (955 degrees awarded in 2024), Milan Institute-Clovis (435 degrees), and Clovis Adult Education (166 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Clovis, CA was $482,700, and the homeownership rate was 65.4%.

Most people in Clovis, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Clovis, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Clovis, CA is home to a population of 125k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 12.9% of Clovis, CA residents were born outside of the country (16.1k people).

In 2024, there were 3.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.2k people) in Clovis, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 16.4k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2024 Citizenship

96.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.8% of Clovis, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Clovis, CA was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Clovis, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clovis, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
56.2k ± 2.33k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
16.6k ± 1.74k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
16.4k ± 1.96k

33.8%

Hispanic Population

42.1k people

33.8% of the people in Clovis, CA are hispanic (42.1k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Clovis, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
China
695,724 ± 20,296 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

Foreign-Born Population

12.9%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

16.1k people

12.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

15.4k people

As of 2024, 12.9% of Clovis, CA residents (16.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clovis, CA was 12.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Clovis, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,841 ± 379
Vietnam
1,497 ± 317
Gulf War (1990s)
945 ± 318

Clovis, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Clovis, CA.

Health

96.2% of the population of Clovis, CA has health coverage, with 53.6% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 9.76% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.9% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.82%

Uninsured

53.6%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

9.76%

Medicare

15.6%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clovis, CA grew by 5.71% from 3.61% to 3.82%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clovis, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Clovis, CA employs 57.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Clovis, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (10,697 people), Educational Services (8,148 people), and Retail Trade (5,964 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($116,250), Information ($88,403), and Public Administration ($86,049).

Employment

Occupations

57.3k

2024 Value

± 2,079

2.1%

1 Year growth

± 4.94%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Clovis, CA grew at a rate of 2.1%, from 56.1k employees to 57.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clovis, CA, are Sales & Related Occupations (6,516 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (5,889 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,826 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clovis, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

57.3k

2024 Value

± 2,079

2.1%

1 Year growth

± 4.94%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Clovis, CA grew at a rate of 2.1%, from 56.1k employees to 57.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clovis, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,697 people), Educational Services (8,148 people), and Retail Trade (5,964 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clovis, CA, though some of these residents may live in Clovis, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$67,891

Median earning men ± $3,770

$49,172

Median earning women ± $3,032

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($97,660), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,304), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($86,119).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($95,792), Public Administration ($72,109), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,473).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Clovis, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Clovis, CA awarded 1,709 degrees. The student population of Clovis, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,016 male students and 1,955 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clovis, CA are Hispanic or Latino (866 and 50.7%), White (458 and 26.8%), Asian (183 and 10.7%), and Black or African American (82 and 4.8%).

The largest universities in Clovis, CA by number of degrees awarded are Institute of Technology (955 and 55.9%), Milan Institute-Clovis (435 and 25.5%), and Clovis Adult Education (166 and 9.71%).

The most popular majors in Clovis, CA are Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (284 and 16.6%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (236 and 13.8%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (165 and 9.65%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2015 in Clovis, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 45.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,971 (34.2% men and 65.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 2,971 students enrolled in Clovis, CA, 34.2% men and 65.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 1,324 records, of which 67% were women and 33% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

HVAC Maintenance
149 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
120 degrees awarded
Other Personal & Culinary Services
84 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Clovis, CA was HVAC Maintenance with 149 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Clovis, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Institute of Technology
955 degrees awarded
Milan Institute-Clovis
435 degrees awarded
Clovis Adult Education
166 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Institute of Technology with 955 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 517 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clovis, CA, which is 0.434 times less than the 1,192 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 866 degrees mean that there were 1.89 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 458 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Clovis, CA was $482,700 in 2024, which is 1.45 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $453,300 to $482,700, a 6.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Clovis, CA is 65.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Clovis, CA have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clovis, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$482,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,344

$27,495

Median Property Taxes

±$1,143

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clovis, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clovis, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.4%

Homeownership

2024

70.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 65.4% of the housing units in Clovis, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clovis, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$99,241

Median Household Income

± $3,165

42.1k

Number of Households

± 1,619

In 2024, the median household income of the 42.1k households in Clovis, CA declined from $99,241 from the previous year's value of $100,360.

The following chart displays the households in Clovis, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clovis, CA is from California.

0.493

2024 Wage GINI in California

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (74.9%)
Worked At Home (11.7%)
Carpooled (11.1%)

In 2024, 74.9% of workers in Clovis, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.7%) and those who carpooled to work (11.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clovis, CA have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.28% of the workforce in Clovis, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clovis, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Clovis, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clovis, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clovis, CA (9.89k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clovis, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.