Tulare County, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 18th-largest in California

The population of Tulare County, California is 475,774 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest county in California. The median household income is $69,489, the median home value is $303,000, and the median age is 31.9.

The population of Tulare County has grown 9.2% since 2010 (442,953 → 483,546), a +0.63% annualized rate.

Tulare County within California · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

475,774

Population

+0.63%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$69,489

Median Income

$303,000

Median Home Value

Tulare County covers 4,824 sq mi of land at 98.6 people per square mile.

About Tulare County, CA

Tulare County is a county in California with a population of 475,774. It ranks #18 among counties in California by population. The median age is 31.9, younger than the national median. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

The median household income in Tulare County is $69,489, below the US median of $74,580. 14.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $303,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,206. The homeownership rate of 58.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Tulare County reflects 15.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.3 minutes each way.

Tulare County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Tulare County had a population of 442,953 in 2010 and 483,546 in 2024, a 9.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 483,546 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.63%.

483,546

Population (2024)

442,953

Population (2010)

483,546

Peak (2024)

0.63%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	442,953	-	-	estimate
2011	446,709	+3,756	+0.85%	estimate
2012	449,625	+2,916	+0.65%	estimate
2013	452,259	+2,634	+0.59%	estimate
2014	454,858	+2,599	+0.57%	estimate
2015	456,794	+1,936	+0.43%	estimate
2016	458,991	+2,197	+0.48%	estimate
2017	462,072	+3,081	+0.67%	estimate
2018	464,279	+2,207	+0.48%	estimate
2019	465,751	+1,472	+0.32%	estimate
2020	473,944	+8,193	+1.76%	estimate
2021	476,939	+2,995	+0.63%	estimate
2022	478,288	+1,349	+0.28%	estimate
2023	480,747	+2,459	+0.51%	estimate
2024	483,546	+2,799	+0.58%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	42.6%
Black or African American	1.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.3%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

31.9

Median Age

49.9%

Female

50.1%

Male

11.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.4%

5–9

8.3%

10–14

9.1%

15–19

8.3%

20–24

7.1%

25–34

14.1%

35–44

13.1%

45–54

11.0%

55–59

5.0%

60–64

5.0%

65–74

7.1%

75–84

3.3%

85+

1.3%

Children (under 15): 24.8% · Seniors (65+): 11.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$69,489$-26,845 vs state
Mean household income	$90,157
Per-capita income	$27,550
Poverty rate	14.7%+6.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	5.4%
Employment-to-population	55.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.6%

Agriculture

14.9%

Manufacturing

8.3%

Education & health care

7.8%

Finance & real estate

6.8%

Construction

6.6%

Public administration

6.1%

Retail trade

5.7%

The largest employment sector in Tulare County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

1.3%

Carpool

77.6%

Public transit

5.6%

Work from home

23.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$303,000$-392,400 vs state

Median home value

$1,206

Median rent

58.6%

Homeownership rate

152,542

Total housing units

93.1%

Occupied

6.9%

Vacant

41.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.0%

With health insurance

94.7%

With broadband internet

8.4%

Foreign-born

4.3%

Veterans (18+)

12.0%

With a disability

49.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

74.4%

High School+

15.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tulare County, California has a population of 475,774 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest county in California. Population density is 99 people per square mile.

The population of Tulare County has grown 9.2% since 2010 (442,953 → 483,546), a +0.63% annualized rate.

The median household income in Tulare County, California is $69,489, with mean (average) household income of $90,157 and per-capita income of $27,550. 14.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Tulare County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (42.6%), Hispanic or Latino (3.3%), Black or African American (1.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Tulare County, California is 31.9 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

The median home value in Tulare County is $303,000 and median monthly rent is $1,206. 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 152,542 total housing units, 6.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Tulare County, California is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

Los Angeles is among the largest cities associated with Tulare County, California, with a population of 3,857,897.