Madera County Profile

 

Madera County is located in the world’s most productive agriculture region. In 2017, the gross value of Madera County’s agriculture commodities was nearly $2 billion, making the County a natural choice for food processing and ag-related industries. Madera County is home to over 100 manufacturing companies with a high concentration of food manufacturing and packaging facilities. Major operations include: Gallo Winery, Ardagh Glass, Baltimore Aircoil, Certainteed Corp., JBT Food Tech, Evapco West, Warnock Foods, Azteca Milling, Oldcastle Enclosure Solutions and Georgia Pacific. Madera County is also a natural fit for distribution as the geographical center of California.

Madera County Economy Overview
Madera County

160,256

Population

59,766

Total Regional Employment

$66,700

Medial Household Income

Top Employers 2020

Company Name Number of Employees
Children's Hospital Central CA 2,500
State of California 2,400
Madera Unified School District 2,013
Chuckchansi Gold Resort & Casino 1,500
County of Madera 1,188
Madera Community Hospital 936
Constellation Wines 400
Ardagh Group 350
City of Madera 310
Sierra Tel Communication Groups 256
Baltimore Aircoil Company 242
Certainties Corporation 154
Span Construction & Engineering 150
JBT FoodTech 143

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Top Real Estate Deals 2023-24

  • Auto Zone Distribution Center – 540,000 sq ft opened in the City of Chowchilla
  • Evapco West completed 65,000 sq. ft. expansion adding 35 new employees
  • North Fork Mono Tribe broke ground on a casino project at CA State Hwy and Ave. 17
  • In – N – Out opened its first Madera County location in the Commons at the Fair Shopping Center
  • Smart and Final opened in the Madera Marketplace Shopping Center
  • Ross Dress for Less opened in the Madera Marketplace Shopping Center
  • Equipment Share is opening a new facility on Ave. 18 ½ in the County of Madera

Highlights of Utility Infrastructure

  • Pacific Gas & Electric provides utilities throughout the County.

Incentives are considered for in-bound business or expansion on a case-by-case basis.

Unique Workforce Training Programs or Initiatives

  • Pending