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Demographics at a Glance

Welcome to Fresno , the sixth largest city in the state of California!

Centrally located, Fresno is the financial, industrial, trade, and commercial capital in the Central San Joaquin Valley. This dynamic city is the hub of a region rich in heritage, resources, and people. The home for a diverse mixture of industries, businesses, agencies and institutions, Fresno offers an ideal location and the tools you need to build a successful business.


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2008 Population
   Fresno - City:  486,116
   Fresno - County:  931,098

Source:  California Department of Finance

2008 Average Household Income
   Fresno - City:  $60,677
   Fresno - County:  $62,683

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Unemployment Rate
  2007 Annual Average
     Fresno - City:  8.0%
     Fresno - County:  8.6%

  2006 Annual Average
     Fresno - City:  7.5%
     Fresno - County:  8.0%

Source:  California Employment Development Department

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Contact Information
Economic Development Department
2600 Fresno Street, Room 2156-02
Fresno, CA  93721
Phone:  (559) 621-8350


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