Poplar-Cotton Center is a CDP located in Tulare County California. Poplar-Cotton Center has a 2024 population of 1,826. Poplar-Cotton Center is currently declining at a rate of -2.46% annually and its population has decreased by -0.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,840 in 2020.
The average household income in Poplar-Cotton Center is $61,471 with a poverty rate of 27.04%. The median age in Poplar-Cotton Center is 30.4 years: 29.8 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Poplar-Cotton Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 751 | 36.85% |
| Two or more races | 516 | 25.32% |
| White | 450 | 22.08% |
| Asian | 321 | 15.75% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 547 | 3.71 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Married | 226 | 4.62 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Female | 165 | 3.93 | 40 | 60 |
| Non Family | 90 | 1.03 | 22.2 | 77.8 |
| Male | 66 | 3.74 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
3.98
Average Family Size
3.71
Average Household Size
48.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 338 | 25.66% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 2.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 59 | 4.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 0.23% |
| High School Graduate | 404 | 30.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 280 | 21.26% |
| Some College | 196 | 14.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,025 | 442 | 27 |
| Other Race | 422 | 141 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 303 | 101 | 0 |
| Asian | 277 | 222 | 23 |
| White | 97 | 90 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.78%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,507 | $0 | $28,611 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,167 | $35,417 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,744 | $37,101 | $23,681 |
| Overall | $33,869 | $37,240 | $27,054 |
| Some College | $40,804 | $42,232 | $0 |
$33,869
Average Earnings
$37,240
Average Male
$27,054
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
20.33% of Poplar-Cotton Center residents speak only English, while 79.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 66.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,689 | 548 | 32.45% |
| Other | 751 | 367 | 48.87% |
| Multiple | 516 | 101 | 19.57% |
| White | 110 | 3 | 2.73% |
27.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
24%
Male Poverty Rate
31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Poplar-Cotton Center is Other, with 48.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Poplar-Cotton Center is White, with 2.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.53% |
| Some College | 14.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.91% |
| Male Employed | 7.69% |
| Female Employed | 5.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,160 | $60,056 |
| Households | $51,893 | $61,471 |
| Married Families | $79,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,571 | $39,928 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 17 | 3.32% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 11 | 3.62% |
| White | 3 | 0.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.9%
Born in Poplar-Cotton Center
53.83%
Native Born
46.17%
Foreign Born
38.42%
Non Citizen
7.75%
Naturalized
53.83% of Poplar-Cotton Center residents were born in the United States, with 49.9% having been born in California. 38.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,826 | -46 | -2.46% |
| 2023 | 1,872 | -46 | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 1,918 | -30 | -1.54% |
| 2021 | 1,948 | 108 | 5.87% |
| 2020 | 1,840 | -419 | -18.55% |
| 2019 | 2,259 | -177 | -7.27% |
| 2018 | 2,436 | -224 | -8.42% |
| 2017 | 2,660 | -349 | -11.6% |
| 2016 | 3,009 | 355 | 13.38% |
| 2015 | 2,654 | -110 | -3.98% |
| 2014 | 2,764 | 419 | 17.87% |
| 2013 | 2,345 | 143 | 6.49% |
| 2012 | 2,202 | 211 | 10.6% |
| 2011 | 1,991 | -479 | -19.39% |
| 2010 | 2,470 | 0 | 0% |