Visalia is a city located in Tulare County California. Visalia has a 2024 population of 146,073. It is also the county seat of Tulare County. Visalia is currently growing at a rate of 0.74% annually and its population has increased by 3.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 141,771 in 2020.
The average household income in Visalia is $98,973 with a poverty rate of 12.65%. The median age in Visalia is 33 years: 32.6 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
Visalia is located in the San Joaquin Valley, where it is the fifth largest city by population. The city is located in Tulare County, where it is the county seat. Many of the city’s residents work in government jobs or agriculture.
The city of Visalia has experienced significant population growth throughout its history. The most recent population estimates show that growth is up just over 5% since the last census, indicating that while the city is still growing, the growth rate is slowing from the double-digit percentage increases observed since the 19th century.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Visalia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76,171 | 53.84% |
| Other race | 29,944 | 21.17% |
| Two or more races | 21,106 | 14.92% |
| Asian | 8,835 | 6.25% |
| Black or African American | 3,640 | 2.57% |
| Native American | 1,706 | 1.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.05% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 45,757 | 3.05 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 23,111 | 3.62 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Non Family | 11,851 | 1.31 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Female | 7,324 | 3.69 | 39 | 61 |
| Male | 3,471 | 3.84 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
3.52
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
60.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,332 | 6% |
| Associates Degree | 10,342 | 11.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,921 | 14.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,786 | 8.76% |
| High School Graduate | 22,273 | 25.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,902 | 7.77% |
| Some College | 23,329 | 26.25% |
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 | 41,234 | 32,074 | 5,941 |
| White | 38,330 | 36,457 | 12,019 |
| Other Race | 16,748 | 12,824 | 1,917 |
| 2+ Races | 11,813 | 9,503 | 1,948 |
| Asian | 5,551 | 4,603 | 1,804 |
| Black | 1,946 | 1,849 | 358 |
| Native American | 1,160 | 921 | 192 |
| Islander | 59 | 54 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.11%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 55.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,272 | $79,817 | $62,463 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,559 | $102,925 | $85,091 |
| High School Graduate | $33,631 | $43,185 | $26,907 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,423 | $31,695 | $17,206 |
| Overall | $46,569 | $52,399 | $39,173 |
| Some College | $45,824 | $51,162 | $38,694 |
$46,569
Average Earnings
$52,399
Average Male
$39,173
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.53% of Visalia residents speak only English, while 35.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73,502 | 10,265 | 13.97% |
| Other | 29,709 | 5,648 | 19.01% |
| White | 51,020 | 5,117 | 10.03% |
| Multiple | 20,682 | 1,907 | 9.22% |
| Asian | 8,801 | 1,206 | 13.7% |
| Black | 3,582 | 778 | 21.72% |
| Native | 1,681 | 141 | 8.39% |
| Islander | 56 | 12 | 21.43% |
12.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.54%
Male Poverty Rate
12.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Visalia is Black, with 21.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Visalia is Native, with 8.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.07% |
| High School | 13.99% |
| Some College | 9.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.61% |
| Male Employed | 6.49% |
| Female Employed | 5.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,428 | $105,563 |
| Households | $75,658 | $98,973 |
| Married Families | $93,110 | $123,389 |
| Non Families | $55,503 | $69,243 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6,223
Number of Veterans
5,798
Male Veterans
425
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,007 |
| First Gulf War | 1,789 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,663 |
| Korea | 288 |
| World War II | 78 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,792 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,541 |
| 75+ | 1,159 |
| 55 to 64 | 972 |
| 18 to 34 | 759 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,520 | 7.89% |
| Hispanic | 1,551 | 3.17% |
| Other Race | 680 | 3.37% |
| 2+ Races | 414 | 3.01% |
| Black | 364 | 15.35% |
| Asian | 174 | 2.75% |
| Native American | 71 | 5.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
72.09%
Born in Visalia
85.71%
Native Born
14.29%
Foreign Born
7.71%
Non Citizen
6.58%
Naturalized
85.71% of Visalia residents were born in the United States, with 72.09% having been born in California. 7.71% 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 | 151,451 | 1,075 | 0.71% |
| 2028 | 150,376 | 1,076 | 0.72% |
| 2027 | 149,300 | 1,076 | 0.73% |
| 2026 | 148,224 | 1,075 | 0.73% |
| 2025 | 147,149 | 1,076 | 0.74% |
| 2024 | 146,073 | 1,075 | 0.74% |
| 2023 | 144,998 | 1,284 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 143,714 | 852 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 142,862 | 1,091 | 0.77% |
| 2020 | 141,771 | 7,320 | 5.44% |
| 2019 | 134,451 | 1,149 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 133,302 | 1,142 | 0.86% |
| 2017 | 132,160 | 1,542 | 1.18% |
| 2016 | 130,618 | 1,213 | 0.94% |
| 2015 | 129,405 | 953 | 0.74% |
| 2014 | 128,452 | 914 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 127,538 | 887 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 126,651 | 836 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 125,815 | 1,051 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 124,764 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 91,877 | 16,241 | 21.47% |
| 1990 | 75,636 | 25,907 | 52.1% |
| 1980 | 49,729 | 22,461 | 82.37% |
| 1970 | 27,268 | 11,477 | 72.68% |
| 1960 | 15,791 | 4,042 | 34.4% |
| 1950 | 11,749 | 2,845 | 31.95% |
| 1940 | 8,904 | 1,641 | 22.59% |
| 1930 | 7,263 | 1,510 | 26.25% |
| 1920 | 5,753 | 1,203 | 26.44% |
| 1910 | 4,550 | 1,465 | 47.49% |
| 1900 | 3,085 | 200 | 6.93% |
| 1890 | 2,885 | 1,473 | 104.32% |
| 1880 | 1,412 | 499 | 54.65% |
| 1870 | 913 | 365 | 66.61% |
| 1860 | 548 | -150,903 | -99.64% |