Tulare is a city located in Tulare County California. Tulare has a 2024 population of 71,678. Tulare is currently growing at a rate of 0.82% annually and its population has increased by 3.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 69,333 in 2020.
The average household income in Tulare is $88,350 with a poverty rate of 18.04%. The median age in Tulare is 29.5 years: 28.7 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tulare was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,516 | 46.46% |
| Two or more races | 16,561 | 23.66% |
| Other race | 16,333 | 23.34% |
| Asian | 1,953 | 2.79% |
| Black or African American | 1,797 | 2.57% |
| Native American | 708 | 1.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 116 | 0.17% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,511 | 3.39 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Married | 10,583 | 3.96 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 4,145 | 3.8 | 37.2 | 62.8 |
| Non Family | 3,900 | 1.3 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Male | 1,883 | 3.65 | 44 | 56 |
3.73
Average Family Size
3.39
Average Household Size
58.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,409 | 11.05% |
| Associates Degree | 3,812 | 9.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,708 | 6.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,553 | 3.89% |
| High School Graduate | 12,424 | 31.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,969 | 12.45% |
| Some College | 10,030 | 25.13% |
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 | 22,492 | 15,788 | 1,284 |
| White | 13,827 | 11,905 | 2,483 |
| Other Race | 9,503 | 6,499 | 392 |
| 2+ Races | 7,836 | 5,996 | 661 |
| Asian | 1,315 | 965 | 268 |
| Black | 1,054 | 931 | 83 |
| Native American | 440 | 346 | 76 |
| Islander | 73 | 56 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 88.33%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 20.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,120 | $76,280 | $65,976 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,422 | $105,700 | $93,287 |
| High School Graduate | $39,157 | $51,644 | $30,992 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,873 | $38,088 | $22,721 |
| Overall | $42,409 | $50,036 | $35,485 |
| Some College | $45,656 | $52,159 | $38,000 |
$42,409
Average Earnings
$50,036
Average Male
$35,485
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.58% of Tulare residents speak only English, while 46.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 40.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44,196 | 8,896 | 20.13% |
| Other | 16,230 | 3,390 | 20.89% |
| Multiple | 16,533 | 3,097 | 18.73% |
| White | 19,615 | 2,592 | 13.21% |
| Black | 1,797 | 451 | 25.1% |
| Asian | 1,950 | 423 | 21.69% |
| Islander | 116 | 73 | 62.93% |
| Native | 704 | 43 | 6.11% |
18.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.21%
Male Poverty Rate
19.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tulare is Islander, with 62.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tulare is Native, with 6.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.97% |
| High School | 13.82% |
| Some College | 11.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.02% |
| Female Employed | 7.87% |
| Male Employed | 6.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,662 | $90,705 |
| Households | $69,517 | $88,350 |
| Married Families | $84,677 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,803 | $61,852 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,164
Number of Veterans
2,057
Male Veterans
107
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 584 |
| Second Gulf War | 576 |
| First Gulf War | 474 |
| Korea | 130 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 564 |
| 65 to 74 | 476 |
| 55 to 64 | 413 |
| 18 to 34 | 367 |
| 75+ | 344 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,268 | 5.66% |
| Hispanic | 883 | 3.19% |
| 2+ Races | 460 | 4.49% |
| Other Race | 237 | 2.12% |
| Black | 112 | 8.97% |
| Asian | 78 | 4.97% |
| Native American | 9 | 1.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
72.76%
Born in Tulare
81.54%
Native Born
18.46%
Foreign Born
10.83%
Non Citizen
7.63%
Naturalized
81.54% of Tulare residents were born in the United States, with 72.76% having been born in California. 10.83% 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 | 74,609 | 586 | 0.79% |
| 2028 | 74,023 | 586 | 0.8% |
| 2027 | 73,437 | 587 | 0.81% |
| 2026 | 72,850 | 586 | 0.81% |
| 2025 | 72,264 | 586 | 0.82% |
| 2024 | 71,678 | 586 | 0.82% |
| 2023 | 71,092 | 374 | 0.53% |
| 2022 | 70,718 | 214 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 70,504 | 1,171 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 69,333 | 3,722 | 5.67% |
| 2019 | 65,611 | 1,105 | 1.71% |
| 2018 | 64,506 | 1,053 | 1.66% |
| 2017 | 63,453 | 1,020 | 1.63% |
| 2016 | 62,433 | 657 | 1.06% |
| 2015 | 61,776 | 409 | 0.67% |
| 2014 | 61,367 | 528 | 0.87% |
| 2013 | 60,839 | 392 | 0.65% |
| 2012 | 60,447 | 419 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 60,028 | 597 | 1% |
| 2010 | 59,431 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 43,994 | 10,745 | 32.32% |
| 1990 | 33,249 | 10,719 | 47.58% |
| 1980 | 22,530 | 6,295 | 38.77% |
| 1970 | 16,235 | 2,411 | 17.44% |
| 1960 | 13,824 | 1,379 | 11.08% |
| 1950 | 12,445 | 4,186 | 50.68% |
| 1940 | 8,259 | 2,052 | 33.06% |
| 1930 | 6,207 | 2,668 | 75.39% |
| 1920 | 3,539 | 781 | 28.32% |
| 1910 | 2,758 | 542 | 24.46% |
| 1900 | 2,216 | -481 | -17.83% |
| 1890 | 2,697 | 2,250 | 503.36% |
| 1880 | 447 | 327 | 272.5% |
| 1860 | 120 | -74,489 | -99.84% |