Clovis, California Income Statistics
Clovis Wealth Score
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Clovis Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Clovis | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,421 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $71,424 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.2% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 16.6% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 17.1% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Clovis is about 3% lower than in California. Income has been growing slower in Clovis (5.2%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 17% of adults in Clovis earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Clovis, California grew by 60.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $96,421 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.2% per year.
Clovis has stayed well above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. It came closest in 2015, at 15% higher. The gap has widened from 18% in 2009 to 20% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Clovis
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 18,680 households (47.9% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 14.7% of households in Clovis had an income under $35,000 and 29.1% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Clovis has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (17.1% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning under $10,000 (3.0% vs 5.1%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,169 | 3.0% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 900 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,779 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,886 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,216 | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,636 | 14.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,734 | 14.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7,317 | 18.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4,698 | 12.0% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 6,664 | 17.1% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 39,000 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 14,803 residents (16.6% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 19.7% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 15.7% of Clovis residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 25.7% had some income but less than $25,000, and 26.5% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Clovis has a larger share of residents with no personal income (15.7% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (10.8% vs 12.6%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 13,994 | 15.7% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 8,949 | 10.0% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5,241 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8,763 | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7,118 | 8.0% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9,650 | 10.8% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11,820 | 13.3% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8,863 | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 14,803 | 16.6% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 89,202 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 15.7% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Clovis
| Metric | Clovis | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.560 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $80,802 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $63,434 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 21.5% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Clovis, it is 0.560, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 27% more than women's income in Clovis, California. Over a 35-year career, a 27% wage gap accumulates to roughly $607,880 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Clovis, California has narrowed from about 26% to 21% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 28% in 2010, and was narrowest at 11% in 2017. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,452 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Clovis | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 11.4% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 3,187 people are unemployed in Clovis, California.
The average commute time in Clovis is 20 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Clovis, California has fallen from 10.7% to 5.7% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 11.8% in 2014 and fell as low as 5.5% in 2019.
Clovis has stayed above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never dropped below it. It came closest in 2019, at 0.1 points higher. The gap has narrowed from 2.0 points in 2011 to 0.5 points in 2024.
Clovis, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Clovis, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis, CA | 114,800 | $96,421 #1/2 | 5.2%/yr #2/2 | 5.7% #1/2 | 0.560 #1/2 |
| Fresno, CA | 497,603 | $68,987 | 6.5%/yr | 9.1% | 0.589 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Clovis, California has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Clovis, California.
How Rich Is Clovis, California?
Clovis has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $96,421, about 3% lower than the California average of $99,161.
How fast is household income rising in Clovis, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Clovis, California rose 60%, from $60,252 to $96,421. Over the same years, income here lagged behind California as a whole: +60% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Clovis in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Clovis, California was $97,438, up 1% from $96,435 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Clovis in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Clovis, California was $81,422. By 2024 it had risen 18% to $96,421.
What is the Gini coefficient in Clovis, California?
The Gini coefficient in Clovis is 0.560. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Clovis, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Clovis, California has narrowed from about 26% to 21% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 28% in 2010, and was narrowest at 11% in 2017. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,452 since 2009.
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