Population
Clovis is a city in Fresno County, California, with a population of over 112,000 as of 2019 according to the Wikipedia page for Clovis. It is part of the Fresno Metropolitan Area. Clovis experienced rapid growth in the 1950s and has continued growing steadily since then. The racial makeup of Clovis is predominantly White, with Hispanic/Latino being the largest minority group.
Economy and Major Employers
The economy of Clovis is driven by a few major industries and employers. Some of the top employers in Clovis include:
- Clovis Unified School District – public school system serving 40,000+ students
- City of Clovis – municipal government providing services to 112,000+ residents
- Community Medical Centers – network of medical centers in Fresno County
- Clovis Police Department – provides law enforcement services
- Walmart – major retail store with approximately 300 employees
Other major industries that contribute to Clovis’ economy include healthcare, education, construction, retail, and agriculture. The city’s central location in the agriculturally-rich San Joaquin Valley makes agriculture a major driver. Popular crops grown near Clovis include almonds, grapes, citrus, and cotton.
Landmarks
Some of the most notable landmarks in Clovis include:
- Old Town Clovis – historic district with antique shops, restaurants, and monthly “First Friday” street festival
- Clovis Botanical Garden – beautiful 10 acre botanical garden with over 2,500 plant species
- Fresno Flats Historic Village – outdoor museum replicating 19th century pioneer settlement
- Clovis Rodeo – popular annual rodeo event dating back to 1914
- Sierra Vista Mall – large indoor shopping mall with over 150 stores and restaurants
Sports
Clovis is home to a variety of youth, high school, college, and professional sports teams. The Clovis Youth Soccer League provides soccer opportunities for local kids ages 4-19. The city also has multiple youth baseball leagues.
At the high school level, Clovis is home to 6 comprehensive public high schools that compete in the TRAC athletic conference. The most popular high school sports are football, basketball, soccer, wrestling, volleyball, and baseball/softball. The longtime football rivalry between Clovis High School and Buchanan High School draws huge crowds every year.
Clovis is home to one college athletics program: the Fresno Pacific Sunbirds, who compete in Division II sports. The Sunbirds have teams for various sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, track and field, cross country, and swimming.
The city has one professional sports team: the Clovis Rodeo. As mentioned above, the Clovis Rodeo is a professional rodeo drawing top competitors from around the country. It takes place annually in the spring.
Clovis has an active Facebook page to communicate news, events, and information with residents. The page is maintained by the city government and has over 18,000 followers.