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Tulare County, California
Tulare County, California. Tulare County had 485,146 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.5% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. It holds 70 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 62 census-designated) and 103 census tracts. GEOID 06107.
Tulare County is the county of the Visalia, CA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
485,146
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 473,117 · ACS 2020-2024: 478,693
Median household income
$71,300
±$1,532 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$330,100
±$4,959 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,280
±$25 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
How many people live in Tulare County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 473,117 residents in Tulare County. The Census Bureau estimates 485,146 for July 1, 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 478,693 over 4,824 square miles of land.
| Measure | Tulare County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 478,693 | 39,287,377 | +16,795 |
| Households | 143,195±754 | 13,548,091 | +4,957 |
| Average household size | 3.30±0.02 | 2.84 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 154,202±147 | 14,644,735 | +5,208 |
Tulare County's population since 2000
From 368,021 in 2000 to 485,146 in 2025: up 31.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Tulare County?
Tulare County holds 70 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 62 census-designated places. The largest is Visalia with 146,541 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Visalia | 141,384 | $81,989 |
|---|---|---|
| Tulare | 68,875 | $72,410 |
| Porterville | 62,623 | $60,461 |
| Dinuba | 24,563 | $59,484 |
| Lindsay | 12,659 | $53,201 |
| Farmersville | 10,397 | $60,804 |
| Exeter | 10,321 | $75,769 |
| Orosi | 8,329 | $54,604 |
| Earlimart | 7,679 | $52,881 |
| Woodlake | 7,419 | $46,266 |
| East Porterville | 5,549 | $41,061 |
| Goshen | 4,968 | $73,125 |
| Cutler | 4,480 | $59,231 |
| Ivanhoe | 4,468 | $52,179 |
| Pixley | 3,828 | $55,625 |
| Terra Bella | 2,910 | $62,530 |
| StrathmoreGEOID 0675280 | 2,830 | $43,387 |
| Tipton | 2,519 | $45,243 |
| Poplar-Cotton Center | 2,370 | $51,076 |
| Richgrove | 2,358 | $44,950 |
| Three Rivers | 2,053 | $85,695 |
| Patterson Tract | 1,888 | $95,658 |
| Woodville | 1,680 | $54,531 |
| London | 1,518 | $48,750 |
| TevistonGEOID 0678336 | 1,185 | $38,447 |
| Matheny | 1,125 | $67,976 |
| SpringvilleGEOID 0673710 | 967 | $99,000 |
| Alpaugh | 871 | $37,000 |
| Plainview | 846 | $67,656 |
| Sultana | 779 | $47,083 |
| East Tulare Villa | 773 | $83,235 |
| Traver | 731 | $42,917 |
| Woodville Farm Labor CampGEOID 0686489 | 729 | $50,724 |
| Linnell CampGEOID 0641740 | 696 | $29,028 |
| Ducor | 616 | $73,625 |
| West GoshenGEOID 0684345 | 536 | not published |
| Allensworth | 531 | $55,714 |
| Seville | 446 | $50,625 |
| East OrosiGEOID 0620942 | 423 | not published |
| Delft ColonyGEOID 0618450 | 412 | $36,798 |
| TonyvilleGEOID 0678932 | 329 | not published |
| Lemon CoveGEOID 0641110 | 298 | $60,476 |
| ToolevilleGEOID 0678949 | 286 | not published |
| Pine FlatGEOID 0657134 | 206 | not published |
| YettemGEOID 0686734 | 201 | not published |
| LindcoveGEOID 0641656 | 189 | $55,500 |
| El Monte Mobile VillageGEOID 0622235 | 156 | not published |
| MonsonGEOID 0648676 | 152 | $63,304 |
| Rodriguez CampGEOID 0662496 | 133 | $21,875 |
| HypericumGEOID 0636135 | 125 | $108,250 |
| Camp NelsonGEOID 0610494 | 106 | not published |
| El RanchoGEOID 0622360 | 96 | not published |
| WaukenaGEOID 0683724 | 80 | $86,250 |
| HartlandGEOID 0632324 | 69 | not published |
| PierpointGEOID 0657011 | 59 | not published |
| Kennedy MeadowsGEOID 0638076 | 58 | not published |
| PonderosaGEOID 0658134 | 51 | not published |
| California Hot SpringsGEOID 0609822 | 50 | not published |
| Panorama HeightsGEOID 0655506 | 44 | $51,250 |
| JovistaGEOID 0637568 | 41 | not published |
| IdlewildGEOID 0636168 | 32 | not published |
| Sequoia CrestGEOID 0670966 | 24 | not published |
| PoseyGEOID 0658422 | 23 | not published |
| McClenney TractGEOID 0644770 | 15 | not published |
| WilsoniaGEOID 0685866 | 14 | not published |
| Sugarloaf Saw MillGEOID 0675592 | 14 | not published |
| Cedar SlopeGEOID 0612314 | 10 | not published |
| Poso ParkGEOID 0658436 | 9 | not published |
| Sugarloaf VillageGEOID 0675596 | 7 | not published |
| Silver CityGEOID 0671932 | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Tulare County?
The median resident of Tulare County is 32.1 years old; 29.8% are under 18 and 11.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 66.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 25.5%. 22.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tulare County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.1±0.2 | 37.9 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 29.8% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.9%±0.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 66.6% | 40.2% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 25.5%±0.2 pts | 33.8% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.1 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.1 pts | 15.3% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.2%±0.6 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 50.2%±0.8 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9%±0.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.5%±0.4 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1%±0.5 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.8%±0.7 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.6%±0.6 pts | 37.1% | +2.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±0.4 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Tulare County earn?
Half of Tulare County's 143,195 households earn less than $71,300 a year (±$1,532), against $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,149 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,151 after inflation. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tulare County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,300±$1,532 | $99,122 | +$10,151 |
| Mean household income | $92,173±$1,677 | $140,436 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,185±$459 | $49,513 | +$1,873 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.9%±1.0 pts | 12.0% | −5.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.2%±1.7 pts | 15.0% | −7.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.1%±0.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.7%±0.7 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Tulare County?
Owners occupy 58.5% of Tulare County's occupied homes and renters 41.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $330,100 by its owner (±$4,959). The median renter pays $1,280 a month including utilities, and 42.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tulare County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $330,100±$4,959 | $734,700 | +$77,808 |
| Median gross rent | $1,280±$25 | $2,036 | +$121 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.8%±1.9 pts | 46.0% | −3.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,868±$32 | $2,946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.5%±1.2 pts | 55.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 154,202±147 | 14,644,735 | +5,208 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7%±0.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.4%±0.9 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.3%±0.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.4%±0.4 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Tulare County building?
Builders took permits for 1,790 new housing units across Tulare County in 2025 (1,567 single-family), 3.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Tulare County get to work?
77.0% of Tulare County's workers drive alone and 6.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.3%.
| Measure | Tulare County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1%±0.6 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.3%±0.6 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0%±0.9 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.9%±0.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1%±0.4 pts | 17.2% | +2.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min±0.6 | 28.7 min | +1.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Tulare County's census tracts?
Tulare County is divided into 103 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,286 (Tract 12) to $137,896 (Tract 10.08).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Tulare County compare with California's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 18th of 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 12th of 58 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd of 58 |
| Median household income | 40th of 58 |
| Median home value | 51st of 58 |
| Median gross rent | 45th of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52nd of 58 |
| Median age | 56th of 58 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Tulare County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.