What is the population of Calwa, California?

Calwa has a population of approximately 1,862 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Calwa, California located?

Calwa is located in California, United States, at approximate coordinates 36.7135°, -119.7609°.

What is the median household income in Calwa?

The median household income in Calwa is approximately $65,247 based on the most recent open data.

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Calwa

Total population

1,862

Median home value

$205,900

2.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$65,247

Calwa$65k

National$74k

Elevation89 m

Land area1.62 km²

Weather96°F · Sunny

Coordinates36.71°, -119.76°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued October 1 at 9:30AM PDT until October 4 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Elevation

89 m

Area

1.62 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Calwa is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 1,776 at the 2020 census, down from 2,052 at the 2010 census. Calwa is located 4 miles (6.4 km) south-southeast of downtown Fresno, at an elevation of 292 feet. The name was taken from the acronym for "California Wine Association" (CalWA).

History & geography

History

In 1885, the land of what is now Calwa, was improved and cultivated by Hugh William La Rue to plant an orchard and vineyard. His first crop was ruined by a grasshopper pest in 1886 and he sought to plant elsewhere. Calwa became a railroad town when Santa Fe Railways invested one million dollars to build a switching yard and houses for railway employees. Southern Pacific Railroad also passed through Calwa. The Calwa City post office opened in 1913, and changed its name to Calwa in 1949.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of , of which 98.01% is land and 1.99% is water. Calwa is an almost complete county island surrounded by the city of Fresno on all sides except the southeast corner.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

29.2

Median home value

$205,900

Housing units

563

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

17.6%

Race & ethnicity

White

15.4%

Black

Asian

1.9%

Hispanic

98.1%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

36.7135

Longitude

-119.7609

Water area

0.01 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

96°F

Sunny

Tonight

65°F

Mostly Clear

Friday

96°F

Mostly Sunny

Friday Night

67°F

Partly Cloudy

Saturday

98°F

Sunny

Saturday Night

68°F

Mostly Clear

Forecast for Calwa, CA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

127,597

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
5,173
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica (Vigors, 1839) · Aves
4,783
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus (P.L.Statius Müller, 1776) · Aves
4,135
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
3,937
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
3,650
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans (Swainson, 1827) · Aves
3,483
Anna's Hummingbird
Calypte anna (R.Lesson, 1829) · Aves
3,274
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
3,237