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City of Kerman
Fast Facts
Kerman is located just east of Fresno in the heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley.It is predominantly an agriculturally based economy, but is promoting business growth through the expansion of industrial development and through partnerships with Fresno County, the I-5 Business Development Corridor, the Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County and the Regional Jobs Initiative (RJI).
In the 1990’s Kerman’s population grew 59%.This was the greatest population growth of all Fresno County cities during that period.Between 2000 and 2006, Kerman experienced a 53% population increase, and in 2006 the city grew 7.6%, making it not only the fastest growing city in Fresno County, but also the fastest in the Central Valley during the 2000s.According to the January 1, 2007 State of California population data, Kerman’s population is estimated at 13,591 and it is projected that by 2027 Kerman will have between 26,613 and 40,561 residents.
January 1, 2010 State of California Department of Finance Information:
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Population |
14,381 |
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Number of Housing Units |
4,038 |
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Vacancy Rate |
2.92% |
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Average Household Size |
3.66 |
April 1, 2000 U.S. Census Information:
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Population |
8,551 |
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Number of Housing Units |
2,462 |
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Median Household Income |
$31,188 |
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Vacancy Rate |
2.97% |
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Per Capita Income |
$11,495 |
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Average Household Size |
3.57 |
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Percent of Persons Below Poverty |
20.25% |
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Race/Ethnic Distribution |
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White |
24.21% |
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Unemployment Rate |
15.05% |
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Hispanic |
64.93% |
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Black |
0.28% |
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Educational Attainment of Persons |
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American Indian & Alaskan Native |
0.30% |
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25 Years of Age and Older |
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Asian & Pacific Islander |
8.19% |
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Percent high school graduate or higher |
50.51% |
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Other |
2.09% |
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Percent bachelor's degree or higher |
8.76% |
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Age Distribution |
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Occupied Housing Unit Tenure |
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0-19 Years |
39.04% |
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Percent Owner-Occupied |
58.14% |
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20-44 Years |
36.33% |
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Percent Renter-Occupied |
41.86% |
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45-64 Years |
16.50% |
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65 Years and Older |
8.13% |
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Median Value of Owner-Occupied Units |
$97,900 |
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Median Age |
27.1 |
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Median Rent of Renter-Occupied Units |
$481 |
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Form of Government:Elected Mayor—City Manager
Local Newspaper:
Kerman News
P.O. Box 336
Kerman, California 93630
Phone:559-846-6689
FAX:559-846-8045
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