Porterville is a city located in Tulare County California. Porterville has a 2024 population of 62,891. Porterville is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 0.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 62,831 in 2020.
The average household income in Porterville is $75,389 with a poverty rate of 17.87%. The median age in Porterville is 31.2 years: 31.2 years for males, and 31.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Porterville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,715 | 36.19% |
| Other race | 21,424 | 34.13% |
| Two or more races | 14,808 | 23.59% |
| Asian | 1,716 | 2.73% |
| Native American | 1,358 | 2.16% |
| Black or African American | 533 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 211 | 0.34% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,247 | 3.19 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Married | 9,524 | 3.83 | 66 | 34 |
| Non Family | 4,067 | 1.19 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Female | 3,644 | 3.63 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Male | 2,012 | 3.46 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
3.59
Average Family Size
3.19
Average Household Size
54.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,933 | 13.4% |
| Associates Degree | 2,881 | 7.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,431 | 9.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,041 | 5.54% |
| High School Graduate | 9,401 | 25.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,450 | 17.52% |
| Some College | 7,687 | 20.87% |
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 | 24,658 | 14,986 | 2,504 |
| Other Race | 11,938 | 7,139 | 815 |
| White | 9,250 | 7,912 | 2,025 |
| 2+ Races | 8,106 | 4,959 | 1,045 |
| Asian | 1,155 | 977 | 404 |
| Native American | 693 | 561 | 191 |
| Black | 414 | 320 | 193 |
| Islander | 94 | 94 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 46.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,711 | $61,034 | $42,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,730 | $73,050 | $69,635 |
| High School Graduate | $31,998 | $37,150 | $28,817 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,774 | $32,346 | $19,034 |
| Overall | $36,062 | $41,085 | $30,436 |
| Some College | $39,993 | $55,858 | $33,053 |
$36,062
Average Earnings
$41,085
Average Male
$30,436
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.55% of Porterville residents speak only English, while 54.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 51.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45,790 | 8,273 | 18.07% |
| Other | 21,251 | 3,991 | 18.78% |
| Multiple | 14,641 | 2,454 | 16.76% |
| White | 11,990 | 1,928 | 16.08% |
| Native | 1,331 | 313 | 23.52% |
| Black | 519 | 194 | 37.38% |
| Asian | 1,686 | 164 | 9.73% |
| Islander | 211 | 76 | 36.02% |
17.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.67%
Male Poverty Rate
19.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Porterville is Black, with 37.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Porterville is Asian, with 9.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.89% |
| High School | 14.55% |
| Some College | 11.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.12% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.67% |
| Female Employed | 9.16% |
| Male Employed | 6.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,223 | $78,222 |
| Households | $59,012 | $75,389 |
| Married Families | $81,060 | $93,247 |
| Non Families | $34,253 | $49,819 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,453
Number of Veterans
1,359
Male Veterans
94
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 823 |
| First Gulf War | 200 |
| Second Gulf War | 163 |
| Korea | 93 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 534 |
| 65 to 74 | 456 |
| 35 to 54 | 188 |
| 55 to 64 | 179 |
| 18 to 34 | 96 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 989 | 5.89% |
| Hispanic | 390 | 1.3% |
| 2+ Races | 196 | 2.08% |
| Other Race | 142 | 1% |
| Black | 68 | 14.35% |
| Asian | 45 | 3.46% |
| Native American | 13 | 1.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
9.1%
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
67.25%
Born in Porterville
73.9%
Native Born
26.1%
Foreign Born
14.91%
Non Citizen
11.19%
Naturalized
73.9% of Porterville residents were born in the United States, with 67.25% having been born in California. 14.91% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 62,966 | 15 | 0.02% |
| 2028 | 62,951 | 15 | 0.02% |
| 2027 | 62,936 | 15 | 0.02% |
| 2026 | 62,921 | 15 | 0.02% |
| 2025 | 62,906 | 15 | 0.02% |
| 2024 | 62,891 | 15 | 0.02% |
| 2023 | 62,876 | 40 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 62,836 | -139 | -0.22% |
| 2021 | 62,975 | 144 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 62,831 | 3,956 | 6.72% |
| 2019 | 58,875 | -140 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 59,015 | -166 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 59,181 | -42 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 59,223 | -17 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 59,240 | 88 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 59,152 | 170 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 58,982 | 145 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 58,837 | 164 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 58,673 | 448 | 0.77% |
| 2010 | 58,225 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 39,615 | 10,052 | 34% |
| 1990 | 29,563 | 9,856 | 50.01% |
| 1980 | 19,707 | 7,105 | 56.38% |
| 1970 | 12,602 | 4,611 | 57.7% |
| 1960 | 7,991 | 1,087 | 15.74% |
| 1950 | 6,904 | 634 | 10.11% |
| 1940 | 6,270 | 967 | 18.23% |
| 1930 | 5,303 | 1,206 | 29.44% |
| 1920 | 4,097 | 1,401 | 51.97% |
| 1910 | 2,696 | 2,090 | 344.88% |
| 1890 | 606 | 404 | 200% |
| 1880 | 202 | -62,764 | -99.68% |