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

482,425

Population
Growth Rate

0.29%

Median Age

32

Diversity Index

82.700

Housing & Income

Households

145,568

Total Housing Units

154,534


Owner Occupied

89,945

Renter Occupied

55,623

Vacant

8,966

Median Home Value

$298,934


Average Home Value

$347,504

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.14%

Income Projection

Median Household

$59,095 $67,034


Average Household

$86,037 $99,624


Per Capita

$25,997 $30,345

Workforce

Total Businesses

12,933

Total Employed

146,487

Workers 16+

181,690

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

1,027

Employed

20,882

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

1,925

Employed

18,403

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

375

Employed

16,974

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

1,046

Employed

14,052

2023 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

578

Employed

12,798

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

939

Employed

12,662

Some
High School

27,928

Graduated
High School

70,965

Associates
Degree

28,213

Bachelor's
Degree

33,391

Graduate
Degree

16,033

Average Commute Time

23 min.



Resident Commuters

152,279

Non-Resident Commuters

28,868

Drive Alone

142,930

Carpooled

24,399

Public

871

Work At Home

8,890