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Sanger

The city was incorporated in 1911. In 1949, the city was designated the "Nation's Christmas Tree City" by the U.S. Postal Service.
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Welcome to Sanger

 
Sanger is a city in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 26,617 at the 2020 census. In 1886, the Southern Pacific Company referred to the area as Sanger Junction, concerning plans to improve access to the fertile land. Later, the area was known simply as Sanger. The name commemorates Joseph Sanger Jr., secretary-treasurer of the Railroad Yardmasters Association, who visited California in 1887.
 
In 1888, the Pacific Improvement Company owned and sold lots on the site, and the first post office opened. In 1890, the Kings River Lumber Company built a 62-mile-long log flume to transport timber from the High Sierras to Sanger. That year, more than 75 buildings were erected. The Sanger Railroad Depot was built in 1887 next to the Southern Pacific Railroad line that connected Fresno to Porterville. It is a Southern Pacific standard design Two Story Combination Depot No. 13 or 19.
 
Sanger became a center for shipping grain, citrus, and lumber from the nearby mountains. When the depot was retired, it was the oldest building in the city and was donated to the Sanger Historical Society, which turned it into the Sanger Depot Museum in 1977.
 
By 1908, Sanger had a grammar school, a high school, seven churches, two newspapers, an opera house, a bank, grain warehouses, packing houses, and two physicians. The city was incorporated in 1911. In 1949, the city was designated the "Nation's Christmas Tree City" by the U.S. Postal Service.

 

Overview for Sanger, CA

36,536 people live in Sanger, where the median age is 33.5 and the average individual income is $29,270. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

36,536

Total Population

33.5 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$29,270

Average individual Income

Around Sanger, CA

There's plenty to do around Sanger, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

5
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Minkler Grocery, and Mcbeauty.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $ 4.18 miles 8 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Beauty 1.53 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Sanger, CA

Sanger has 10,693 households, with an average household size of 3.4. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Sanger do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 36,536 people call Sanger home. The population density is 161.8 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

36,536

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

33.5

Median Age

51.42 / 48.58%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
10,693

Total Households

3.4

Average Household Size

$29,270

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

Married
Single
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Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Sanger, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Sanger. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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