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City of Fowler
Fast Facts
In the early 1870's, State Senator Thomas Fowler established a rail spur ten miles south of Fresno for shipping his cattle. In 1878 the first permanent structure was built by John S. Gentry. The City of Fowler was incorporated in 1908.
The City of Fowler is a residential community of more than five thousand inhabitants. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley with access to big city living minutes away in the Fresno‑Clovis Metropolitan Area. Agriculture is the major industry. The City is also intent on developing a strong light industrial base in Fowler's Industrial Corridor. U.S. Highway 99 is easily accessible.
January 1, 2010 State of California Department of Finance Information:
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Population |
5,672 |
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Number of Housing Units |
1,804 |
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Vacancy Rate |
2.77% |
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Average Household Size |
3.23 |
April 1, 2000 U.S. Census Information:
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Population |
3,979 |
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Number of Housing Units |
1,277 |
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Median Household Income |
$35,280 |
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Vacancy Rate |
2.74% |
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Per Capita Income |
$12,446 |
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Average Household Size |
3.16 |
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Percent of Persons Below Poverty |
21.52% |
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Race/Ethnic Distribution |
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White |
23.83% |
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Unemployment Rate |
13.13% |
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Hispanic |
67.28% |
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Black |
1.68% |
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Educational Attainment of Persons |
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American Indian & Alaskan Native |
0.48% |
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25 Years of Age and Older |
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Asian & Pacific Islander |
5.28% |
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Percent high school graduate or higher |
64.27% |
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Other |
1.46% |
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Percent bachelor's degree or higher |
10.50% |
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Age Distribution |
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Occupied Housing Unit Tenure |
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0-19 Years |
36.32% |
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Percent Owner-Occupied |
58.21% |
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20-44 Years |
33.45% |
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Percent Renter-Occupied |
41.79% |
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45-64 Years |
18.30% |
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65 Years and Older |
11.94% |
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Median Value of Owner-Occupied Units |
$93,300 |
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Median Age |
31.5 |
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Median Rent of Renter-Occupied Units |
$416 |
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Form of Government:City Council ‑ Manager
Local Newspaper:
The Fowler Ensign
1130 G Street
Reedley, CA 93654
Phone: 559-638-2244
Fax: 559-638-5021
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