Total Population
483,050
Population
Growth Rate
0.30%
Median Age
33
Diversity Index
82.700
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
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
148,132
Total Housing Units
157,410
Owner Occupied
88,580
Renter Occupied
59,552
Vacant
9,278
Median Home Value
$354,876
Average Home Value
$401,667
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.05%
Income Projection
Median Household
$75,463 $81,855
Average Household
$96,125 $105,056
Per Capita
$29,526 $32,683
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
Workforce
Total Businesses
13,097
Total Employed
139,814
Workers 16+
186,521
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
1,106
Employed
20,879
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
1,959
Employed
17,637
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
391
Employed
16,245
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
1,129
Employed
14,229
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
1,021
Employed
12,752
2025 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
551
Employed
10,684
Some
High School
26,592
Graduated
High School
73,201
Associates
Degree
30,828
Bachelor's
Degree
33,826
Graduate
Degree
18,515
Average Commute Time
23 min.
Resident Commuters
155,771
Non-Resident Commuters
29,903
Drive Alone
144,783
Carpooled
26,722
Public
611
Work At Home
10,516
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
