Tulare County, California Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Tulare County, California, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Tulare County, California. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Tulare County, California. The estimated population of Tulare County, California is 470,999 people, with a median age of 31.3.

We can look at the total population in Tulare County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
470,999
+1.52%
+2.66%
2020
463,955
+0.45%
-
2019
461,898
+0.31%
-
2018
460,477
+0.36%
-
2017
458,809
 - -

Population of Tulare County, California by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
27%
29.5%
 -8.47%
Black/African American
1.3%
1.3%
 0.00%
Native
0.5%
0.7%
 -28.57%
Hispanic
65.8%
63.6%
 +3.46%
Asian
3.5%
3.2%
 +9.38%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
1.5%
 0.00%
Other
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Tulare County, California by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.3 +0.32% 30.8 +0.98% 31.8 -0.31%
2020 31.2 +0.65% 30.5 +0.66% 31.9 +0.63%
2019 31 +0.65% 30.3 +0.66% 31.7 +0.63%
2018 30.8 +0.65% 30.1 +0.67% 31.5 +0.64%
2017 30.6 - 29.9 - 31.3 -

The median age of Tulare County, California gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 41,034 -1.76% 39,253 -3.32% 40,307 37,966
10 to 19 39,387 +4.86% 37,988 +4.73% 41,332 39,800
20 to 29 34,628 -2.02% 32,824 +0.66% 33,932 33,041
30 to 39 30,728 +8.14% 29,605 +5.63% 33,298 31,302
40 to 49 27,163 +0.61% 27,235 +0.72% 27,322 27,405
50 to 59 24,483 +1.28% 25,215 -0.46% 24,784 25,088
60 to 69 18,051 +7.98% 19,260 +4.85% 19,520 20,171
70+ 14,014 +13.13% 17,941 +10.15% 15,930 19,801

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Tulare County, California is $57,394.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Tulare County.

  • Under 25
    $38,537.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,903.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,590.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,290.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Tulare County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Tulare County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Tulare County, California is currently $77,575.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.07% of households in Tulare County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Tulare County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.33%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.50%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.55%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.84%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.72%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.99%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.07%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Tulare County is $23,706.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Tulare County by the total population of Tulare County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Tulare County, California, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Tulare County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.31%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.94%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.22%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.61%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.93%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Tulare County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Tulare County over the age of 16 is 342,199.

Of those people, a total of 61.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Tulare County is 54.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 30,605 27.50% 18.70%
20 to 24 years 33,129 69.20% 14.50%
25 to 29 years 33,844 79.10% 12.80%
30 to 34 years 32,335 76.80% 8.80%
35 to 44 years 60,616 80.00% 10.60%
45 to 54 years 51,803 76.80% 8.30%
55 to 59 years 24,445 69.00% 7.10%
60 to 64 years 22,292 54.40% 4.40%
65 to 74 years 32,056 23.40% 7.50%
75 years and over 21,074 6.00% 7.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Tulare County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 208,090 59.80% 10.00%
Black or African American 5,396 56.50% 7.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4,293 57.20% 12.70%
Asian 13,019 57.60% 10.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 510 67.80% 5.00%
Other 67,026 64.50% 10.90%
Two or more races 43,865 63.80% 10.20%
Hispanic or Latino 210,990 64.60% 11.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 105,754 55.40% 7.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Tulare County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Tulare County is 187,269, with median earnings of $32,406.00.

Women in Tulare County, California earning approximately 75.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 187,269 $32,406.00
Male 105,276 $36,610.00
Female 81,993 $27,558.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 15,181 $63,404.00
Business and Financial 4,595 $56,160.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,615 $68,719.00
Architecture and Engineering 963 $77,022.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1,047 $63,304.00
Community and Social Service 4,449 $46,125.00
Legal 605 $62,317.00
Educational and Library 11,403 $38,144.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,982 $28,795.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8,188 $70,257.00
Healthcare Support 6,750 $22,839.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1,957 $27,409.00
Law Enforcement 2,940 $88,708.00
Food Preparation and Serving 9,089 $17,103.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 8,264 $27,718.00
Personal Care and Service 4,911 $16,226.00
Sales 17,093 $26,037.00
Office and Administrative Support 19,821 $34,865.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 22,402 $20,657.00
Construction and Extraction 7,867 $40,243.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 6,365 $43,279.00
Production 10,769 $33,321.00
Transportation and Material Moving 7,185 $39,472.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 10,035 $67,355.00 5,146 $52,332.00
Business and Financial 2,490 $65,270.00 2,105 $51,046.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,203 $68,781.00 412 $59,397.00
Architecture and Engineering 917 $78,274.00 46 $52,037.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 604 $59,118.00 443 $67,426.00
Community and Social Service 1,582 $46,515.00 2,867 $46,067.00
Legal 200 $92,941.00 405 $60,772.00
Educational and Library 3,026 $51,458.00 8,377 $35,914.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 986 $31,114.00 996 $21,558.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2,650 $85,116.00 5,538 $66,880.00
Healthcare Support 633 $22,799.00 6,117 $22,843.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1,484 $36,848.00 473 $25,490.00
Law Enforcement 2,412 $87,952.00 528 $89,795.00
Food Preparation and Serving 4,006 $17,053.00 5,083 $17,156.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 5,626 $34,283.00 2,638 $16,309.00
Personal Care and Service 1,277 $28,254.00 3,634 $14,228.00
Sales 7,509 $34,899.00 9,584 $20,932.00
Office and Administrative Support 5,325 $38,733.00 14,496 $34,015.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16,476 $23,561.00 5,926 $14,659.00
Construction and Extraction 7,620 $40,229.00 247 $40,296.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 6,137 $42,746.00 228 $49,521.00
Production 7,922 $37,175.00 2,847 $22,787.00
Transportation and Material Moving 6,560 $41,585.00 625 $21,830.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 139,631 households in Tulare County, with an average household size of 3.33 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 108,873 families in Tulare County with an average family size of 3.78 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 72,615 12,298 23,960 30,758
Average Household Size 3.94 3.68 3.95 1.28
Total Families 72,615 12,298 23,960 0
Average Household Size 3.9 3.27 3.68 0

Poverty

Of the 108,873 families in Tulare County, 16.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Tulare County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 149,859 housing units in Tulare County, California.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 139,631 93.17%
Vacant 10,228 6.83%

37.55% of the total 149,859 housing units in Tulare County are rental units. This is approximately 56,270 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 80,125 are occupied by the owner - or 53.47% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Tulare County is $1,037.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Tulare County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    3,236
  • Less than $500
    3,964
  • $500 to $999
    22,161
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    20,589
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    7,179
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,857
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    333
  • $3,000 or more
    187

Property Value

The median value of a property in Tulare County is $240,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Tulare County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    4,059
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,620
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7,510
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13,174
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    26,737
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    18,066
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    5,849
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,110

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Tulare County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Tulare County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    7,681
  • 1940 to 1949
    6,876
  • 1950 to 1959
    13,220
  • 1960 to 1969
    14,348
  • 1970 to 1979
    27,406
  • 1980 to 1989
    22,361
  • 1990 to 1999
    22,459
  • 2000 to 2009
    24,031
  • 2010 to 2013
    11,218
  • 2014 or later
    259

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Tulare County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    7,060
  • 1 vehicle available
    38,616
  • 2 vehicles available
    53,731
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    40,224

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Tulare County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Tulare County that commute to work in a particular way.

22.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Tulare County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    7,239
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    24,389
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    33,020
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    28,463
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    21,263
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    9,534
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    18,853
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    3,840
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    4,368
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    11,645
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    6,868
  • 90 or more minutes
    3,318

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Tulare County, California in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Tulare County, California

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