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 $72,468 with a poverty rate of 17.71%. The median age in Porterville is 31.3 years: 30.7 years for males, and 31.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Porterville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,520 | 48.84% |
| Other race | 14,615 | 23.39% |
| Two or more races | 13,280 | 21.25% |
| Asian | 2,312 | 3.7% |
| Native American | 1,213 | 1.94% |
| Black or African American | 352 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 199 | 0.32% |
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 | 18,925 | 3.23 | 55 | 45 |
| Married | 9,325 | 3.92 | 65 | 35 |
| Non Family | 4,367 | 1.19 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Female | 3,454 | 3.79 | 38 | 62 |
| Male | 1,779 | 3.47 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
3.7
Average Family Size
3.23
Average Household Size
55.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,558 | 12.43% |
| Associates Degree | 3,068 | 8.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,398 | 9.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,612 | 4.4% |
| High School Graduate | 8,811 | 24.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,681 | 18.22% |
| Some College | 8,532 | 23.27% |
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 | 23,792 | 14,382 | 2,283 |
| White | 9,845 | 8,457 | 1,916 |
| Other Race | 8,337 | 5,087 | 675 |
| 2+ Races | 7,123 | 4,492 | 794 |
| Asian | 1,449 | 1,311 | 498 |
| Native American | 577 | 434 | 105 |
| Black | 293 | 205 | 100 |
| Islander | 125 | 64 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 90.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,138 | $46,098 | $41,484 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,179 | $78,750 | $66,264 |
| High School Graduate | $30,300 | $34,593 | $26,275 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,170 | $30,818 | $19,128 |
| Overall | $33,552 | $38,153 | $28,670 |
| Some College | $36,034 | $51,824 | $30,461 |
$33,552
Average Earnings
$38,153
Average Male
$28,670
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.42% of Porterville residents speak only English, while 52.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44,671 | 8,235 | 18.43% |
| White | 12,538 | 2,043 | 16.29% |
| Other | 14,447 | 1,926 | 13.33% |
| Multiple | 13,124 | 1,828 | 13.93% |
| Asian | 2,275 | 333 | 14.64% |
| Native | 1,186 | 254 | 21.42% |
| Islander | 199 | 122 | 61.31% |
| Black | 339 | 53 | 15.63% |
17.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.32%
Male Poverty Rate
19.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Porterville is Islander, with 61.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Porterville is Other, with 13.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.75% |
| High School | 12.8% |
| Some College | 12.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.09% |
| Female Employed | 10.24% |
| Male Employed | 6.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,258 | $77,262 |
| Households | $55,785 | $72,468 |
| Married Families | $76,323 | $92,372 |
| Non Families | $29,282 | $45,495 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
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
1,480
Number of Veterans
1,364
Male Veterans
116
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 779 |
| Second Gulf War | 194 |
| First Gulf War | 159 |
| Korea | 120 |
| World War II | 27 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 505 |
| 65 to 74 | 486 |
| 55 to 64 | 188 |
| 35 to 54 | 152 |
| 18 to 34 | 149 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,162 | 5.26% |
| Hispanic | 400 | 1.36% |
| 2+ Races | 147 | 1.74% |
| Other Race | 91 | 0.91% |
| Black | 38 | 10.83% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.91% |
| Native American | 12 | 1.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
66.4%
Born in Porterville
73.44%
Native Born
26.56%
Foreign Born
15.28%
Non Citizen
11.28%
Naturalized
73.44% of Porterville residents were born in the United States, with 66.4% having been born in California. 15.28% 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% |