Reedley, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
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Population
| Metric | Reedley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,389 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3737.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.35% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 30.2 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,722 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Reedley grew by 10.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 20,402 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Reedley has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Reedley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,486 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.13% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 12.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Reedley is about 35% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Reedley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $343,761 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,198 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 52.7% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Reedley is about 23.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,198 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Reedley spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 182 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Reedley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.8 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.6 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 182 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,627 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,506 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Reedley is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Reedley has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Reedley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.51 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Reedley has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Reedley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.7% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Reedley, California.
What is the population of Reedley, California?
The population of Reedley, California is 21,389, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Reedley, California?
The population density of Reedley, California is 3737.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Reedley, California?
The median household income in Reedley, California is $62,486, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Reedley, California?
The median home price in Reedley, California is $343,761, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Reedley, California?
The unemployment rate in Reedley, California is 12.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.