Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA

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2021 Population

160,489

3.53% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

30.1

0.331% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

19.1%

13.8% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$55,350

11.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$226,900

9.72% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

59,187

4.84% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA had a population of 160k people with a median age of 30.1 and a median household income of $55,350. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA grew from 155,015 to 160,489, a 3.53% increase and its median household income grew from $49,448 to $55,350, a 11.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA are White (Hispanic) (36.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (25.8%), Other (Hispanic) (14.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (13.9%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.1%).

49.7% of the households in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

85.8% of the residents in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tulare County (West Central)--Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA are Porterville College (927 degrees awarded in 2021) and San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville (94 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA was $226,900, and the homeownership rate was 56.6%.

Most people in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA borders Hanford City PUMA, CA, Visalia City PUMA, CA, and Tulare County (Outside Visalia, Tulare & Porterville Cities) PUMA, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA is home to a population of 160k people, from which 85.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 22.2% of Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (35.7k people).

In 2021, there were 1.41 times more White (Hispanic) residents (58.4k people) in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 23.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA are Spanish (66,480 households), Portuguese (1,568 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (1,142 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

78,800

Women

49.1%

81,724

Men

50.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 160,524 inhabitants, with 50.9% men, and 49.1% women.

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Citizenship

85.8%

2021 Citizenship

86.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 85.8% of Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA was 86.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA

White (Hispanic)
58.4k ± 3.46k
White (Non-Hispanic)
41.5k ± 1.75k
Other (Hispanic)
23.9k ± 2.55k

66.5%

Hispanic Population

107k people

66.5% of the people in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA are hispanic (107k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
28,459 ± 3,757 people
Philippines
1,783 ± 1,031 people
El Salvador
567 ± 584 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 28,459 Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA residents, followed by Philippines with 1,783 and El Salvador with 567.

Foreign-Born Population

22.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

35.7k people

21.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

33.5k people

As of 2021, 22.2% of Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA residents (35.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA was 21.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
66,480 households (45%)
Portuguese
1,568 households (1.06%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
1,142 households (0.773%)

49.7% of the households in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA was Spanish. 45% of the households in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,648 ± 343
Gulf War (2001-)
982 ± 334
Gulf War (1990s)
497 ± 156

Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA employs 59.2k people. The largest industries in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA are Farming (4,408 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,859 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,615 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($144,417), Computer Systems Design ($120,402), and Lawn & garden equipment & supplies stores ($89,453).

Males in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.15 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,544. The income inequality in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,707

Women

43.8%

31,749

Men

56.2%

The workforce of Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA in 2020 was 56,456 people, with 43.8% woman, and 56.2% men.

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Occupations

59.2k

2021 Value

4.84%

1 Year growth

± 4.84%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 4.84%, from 56.5k employees to 59.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (7,250 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,160 people), and Cashiers (2,019 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.2k

2021 Value

4.84%

1 Year growth

± 4.84%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 4.84%, from 56.5k employees to 59.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA, are Farming (4,408 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,859 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,615 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,772

Median earning men ± $1,423

$26,694

Median earning women ± $1,314

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,213), Manufacturing ($45,948), and Information ($44,792).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($45,697), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,365), and Manufacturing ($37,603).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA awarded 1,021 degrees. The student population of Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,294 male students and 2,396 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (805 and 79.1%), followed by White (151 and 14.8%), Asian (30 and 2.95%), and Two or More Races (17 and 1.67%).

The largest universities in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Porterville College (927 and 90.8%) and San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville (94 and 9.21%).

The most popular majors in Tulare County (West Central)--Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA are General Social Sciences (122 and 11.9%), Biological & Physical Sciences (117 and 11.5%), and Child Care Provider (110 and 10.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,690 students enrolled in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA, 35.1% men and 64.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,917 records, of which 67% were women and 33% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Social Sciences
122 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
117 degree-majors awarded
Humanistic Studies
76 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Tulare County (West Central)--Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA was General Social Sciences with 122 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Tulare County (West Central)--Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Porterville College
927 degrees awarded
San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville
94 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Porterville College with 927 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 341 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA, which is 0.501 times less than the 680 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 805 degrees mean that there were 5.33 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 151 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($29) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,080) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 2.03% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31.6k), Primary Education (31.4k), and Some college (28.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA was $226,900 in 2021, which is 0.927 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $206,800 to $226,900, a 9.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA is 56.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA is $55,350. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

Housing

Property

$226,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,368

$26,234

Median Property Taxes

±$1,372

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.6%

Homeownership

2021

69.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 56.6% of the housing units in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,350

Median Household Income

± $2,518

46.4k

Number of Households

± 1,828

In 2021, the median household income of the 46.4k households in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA grew to $55,350 from the previous year's value of $49,448.

The following chart displays the households in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.429

2021 Wage GINI in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA

0.423

2020 Wage GINI in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA

In 2021, the income inequality in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.45% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.6%)
Carpooled (13.2%)
Worked At Home (3.24%)

In 2021, 80.6% of workers in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.2%) and those who worked at home (3.24%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.77% of the workforce in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA (30.4k out of 159k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.2% of the population of Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 33.1% on employee plans, 41.4% on Medicaid, 8.91% on Medicare, 8.16% on non-group plans, and 0.607% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.2% under 18 years, 23.6% between 18 and 34 years, 33.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.84%

Uninsured

33.1%

Employer Coverage

41.4%

Medicaid

8.91%

Medicare

8.16%

Non-Group

0.607%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA declined by 5.03% from 8.26% to 7.84%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.