Total Population
487,265
Population
Growth Rate
0.38%
Median Age
33
Diversity Index
82.600
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Tulare County, CA
Tulare County, California County Profile: View Demographic Information
Tulare County, California is an hour from Bakersfield and Fresno, but a world away. We are the gateway to Sequoia National Park - a destination for millions of global tourists. Tulare County is also a transportation hub along the Hwy 99 Corridor with access to Hwy 198 and I-5. Access and proximity make it easy for businesses to hire from throughout the region and to serve a much larger customer base from Tulare County. Within the county itself, we are known for hardworking agricultural and manufacturing workers, a low cost of living, an easy permitting process, and a supportive business climate.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
150,109
Total Housing Units
159,665
Owner Occupied
89,816
Renter Occupied
60,293
Vacant
9,556
Median Home Value
$360,622
Average Home Value
$412,487
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.56%
Income Projection
Median Household
$71,854 $80,338
Average Household
$96,719 $108,386
Per Capita
$29,960 $33,995
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
12,893
Total Employed
134,324
Workers 16+
189,030
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
1,130
Employed
17,400
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
397
Employed
16,108
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
1,915
Employed
16,095
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
1,128
Employed
14,699
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
1,006
Employed
13,110
2026 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
536
Employed
10,559
Some
High School
27,013
Graduated
High School
76,968
Associates
Degree
29,762
Bachelor's
Degree
37,189
Graduate
Degree
18,876
Average Commute Time
24 min.
Resident Commuters
157,624
Non-Resident Commuters
30,450
Drive Alone
145,635
Carpooled
26,216
Public
783
Work At Home
11,617
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
