Minkler

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

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Minkler is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fresno County, California, with 867 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 397 ft (121 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Centerville, 2.1 miles W.

About Minkler

Minkler is a census-designated place in eastern Fresno County, California, United States. The place is located on Highway 180, 2.25 miles (3.6 km) east-southeast of Centerville and 7.6 miles north of Reedley at an elevation of 397 feet (121 m). It has a population of 867 people, as of the 2020 census. The town is named for Charles O. Minkler, a local farmer.

Minkler made headlines in February 2010 for a police shootout that took the lives of Fresno County Sheriff's Deputy Joel Whalenmair and Reedley Police Department officer Javier Bejar, as well as the shooter, Rick Liles.

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Living in Minkler

Median household income
$66,365
Median home value
$589,100
Median rent
$880/mo
Median age
51.3
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Minkler, CA population

Minkler had 867 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census867
Density148 per sq mi (57 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Minkler at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyFresno County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population867 (2020)
Land area5.86 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Coordinates36.7276° N, 119.4589° W
ZIP code93654
Census code (GEOID)0647822

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Minkler

What county is Minkler in?

Minkler is in Fresno County, California.

What is the population of Minkler, CA?

867 people lived in Minkler at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Minkler, CA?

The ZIP code of Minkler is 93654.

What is the elevation of Minkler?

397 feet (121 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Minkler?

Centerville (2.1 mi), Sanger (5.8 mi), Reedley (9.0 mi), Del Rey (9.2 mi), Parlier (9.5 mi).

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