Tulare County, CA Demographics
What is the population of Tulare County?
There are 578,275 residents in Tulare County, with a median age of 32. Of this, 51.38% are males and 48.62% are females. US-born citizens make up 75.97% of the resident pool in Tulare County, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.8%. Additionally, 14.23% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 523,775 people in Tulare County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 578,275 | 0.4% |
| Male Population | 297,095 | 0.2% |
| Female Population | 281,180 | 0.6% |
Male Population 51.38%
Female Population 48.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 32 | -1.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 439,324 | 0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 56,675 | 4.9% |
| Not Citizen | 82,276 | -2.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 75.97%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.8%
Not Citizen 14.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,928 | -11.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 29,737 | -11.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 13,692 | -1.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,496 | 20.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 523,775 | 1.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.34%
Moved from Same County 5.2%
Moved from Same State 2.4%
Moved from Different State 0.44%
Same House as Last Year 91.63%
What are the employment statistics in Tulare County?
White-collar workers make up 62.93% of the working population in Tulare County, while blue-collar employees account for 37.07%. There are also 41,686 entrepreneurs in Tulare County (9.14% of the workforce); 300,952 workers employed in private companies (66.02%); and 80,796 people working in governmental institutions (17.72%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 286,860 | 102.3% |
| Blue Collar | 169,006 | 101.1% |
White Collar 62.93%
Blue Collar 37.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 41,686 | 94.3% |
| Private Companies | 300,952 | 100.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 80,796 | 105.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 32,432 | 115.8% |
Self Employees 9.14%
Private Companies 66.02%
Governmental Workers 17.72%
Not for Profit Companies 7.11%
How many households are there in Tulare County?
There are a total of 167,559 households in Tulare County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 79.41% of these Tulare County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 20.59%. Additionally, 46.36% of households have children and 53.64% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 167,559 | 1.2% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -10.8% |
| Family Households | 133,060 | 2.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 34,499 | -3.1% |
Family Households 79.41%
Non-Family Households 20.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 77,688 | 1.8% |
| Households without Children | 89,871 | 0.6% |
Households with Children 46.36%
Households without Children 53.64%
What are the median and average incomes in Tulare County?
The average annual household income in Tulare County is $81,650, while the median household income sits at $58,564 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $62,434, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $73,125. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $44,568 and $51,611, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $81,650 | 10.1% |
| Median Household Income | $58,564 | 9.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 98,315 | -5.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 453,384 | 1.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Tulare County?
There are 179,848 housing units in Tulare County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1981. Of the 167,559 occupied housing units in Tulare County, 58.89% are owner-occupied, while 41.11% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.69% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $281,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,068 per month in Tulare County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 179,848 | 1.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1981 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 9,307 | -2.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8,793 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 14,986 | -5.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 17,547 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 30,542 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 25,431 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 27,295 | -2.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 29,442 | 2.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 14,742 | 10.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,763 | 104.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 167,559 | 1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 98,679 | 1.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 68,880 | 0.3% |
Owner Occupied 58.89%
Renter Occupied 41.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 64,826 | 0.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 33,853 | 4.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $281,800 | 11.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $236,700 | 10.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,068 | 2.8% |
With Mortgage 65.69%
Without Mortgage 34.31%
What is the level of education in Tulare County?
Approximately 39.75% of the population in Tulare County holds a high school degree (that's 162,812 residents), while 23.62% have attained a college certificate (96,759 locals) and 8.97% have a bachelor's degree (36,751 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 61,072 | -1.0% |
| Some High School | 162,812 | 1.1% |
| Some College | 96,759 | -7.3% |
| Associate Degree | 34,175 | 5.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36,751 | 2.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 18,044 | 3.2% |
No High School 14.91%
Some High School 39.75%
Some College 23.62%
Associate Degree 8.34%
Bachelor's Degree 8.97%
Graduate Degree 4.41%
What is the marital status of Tulare County residents?
A total of 170,786 people in Tulare County have never been married (which represents 37.94% of the total population), while 209,988 of them are wedded (46.64%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 9,877 (2.19%) and 39,357 (8.74%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 170,786 | 0.7% |
| Married | 209,988 | 0.4% |
| Separated | 9,877 | -10.8% |
| Widowed | 20,185 | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 39,357 | 2.6% |
Never Married 37.94%
Married 46.64%
Separated 2.19%
Widowed 4.48%
Divorced 8.74%
What are the most common means of transportation in Tulare County?
The top three means of transportation people in Tulare County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 204,161 residents commute by car, 2,660 prefer going to work by walking and 565 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 204,161 | 1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 565 | -36.6% |
| Railroad | 1 | -96.5% |
| Bicycle | 293 | -5.8% |
| Motorcycle | 188 | -18.3% |
| TaxiCab | 35 | -2.8% |
| Walk | 2,660 | -3.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Tulare County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93201 | 1,146 | 271 | $51,181 | $54,588 |
| 93207 | 247 | 81 | $0 | $119,274 |
| 93208 | 175 | 148 | $63,861 | $63,800 |
| 93212 | 23,407 | 4,607 | $54,149 | $66,025 |
| 93215 | 53,627 | 12,681 | $61,329 | $76,251 |
| 93218 | 779 | 155 | $88,750 | $86,370 |
| 93219 | 9,708 | 2,298 | $52,883 | $59,132 |
| 93221 | 14,399 | 4,719 | $84,121 | $126,721 |
| 93223 | 10,359 | 2,644 | $57,463 | $65,483 |
| 93235 | 4,408 | 1,207 | $55,175 | $73,636 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.