Tulare County, CA

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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

Total Population

482,779

Population
Growth Rate

0.28%

Median Age

33

Diversity Index

82.700

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Housing & Income

Households

146,250

Total Housing Units

155,379


Owner Occupied

87,184

Renter Occupied

59,066

Vacant

9,129

Median Home Value

$336,392


Average Home Value

$371,559

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.45%

Income Projection

Median Household

$66,548 $78,022


Average Household

$94,548 $110,566


Per Capita

$28,676 $33,980

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Workforce

Total Businesses

13,397

Total Employed

150,968

Workers 16+

184,620

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

1,077

Employed

21,492

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

1,964

Employed

18,586

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

386

Employed

17,777

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

1,120

Employed

14,275

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

1,012

Employed

12,953

2024 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

568

Employed

12,399

Some
High School

26,243

Graduated
High School

71,265

Associates
Degree

29,399

Bachelor's
Degree

33,612

Graduate
Degree

18,186

Average Commute Time

23 min.



Resident Commuters

154,664

Non-Resident Commuters

29,304

Drive Alone

143,320

Carpooled

26,615

Public

935

Work At Home

9,562

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27