Tulare, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Tulare | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,782 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2631.6 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.79% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 28.3 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 16,543 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Tulare grew by 20.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 56,207 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Tulare has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Tulare | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,314 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.07% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Tulare is about 31% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Tulare | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $29,520 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,312 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 57.1% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Tulare is about 1.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,312 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Tulare spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 155 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Tulare | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.2 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 155 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,806 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,078 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,992 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Tulare is 19 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Tulare has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Tulare | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.8% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.37 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Tulare has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Tulare | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Tulare, CA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Tulare, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare, CA | 54,782 | $66,314 #2/2 | $29,520 #2/2 | 18.6 min #2/2 |
| Visalia, CA | 112,968 | $78,923 | $288,821 | 17.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tulare, California.
What is the population of Tulare, California?
The population of Tulare, California is 54,782, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Tulare, California?
The population density of Tulare, California is 2631.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Tulare, California?
The median household income in Tulare, California is $66,314, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Tulare, California?
The median home price in Tulare, California is $29,520, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Tulare, California?
The unemployment rate in Tulare, California is 8.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.