Visalia is a city located in Tulare County California. It is also the county seat of Tulare County. With a 2020 population of 144,772, it is the 42nd largest city in California and the 199th largest city in the United States. Visalia is currently growing at a rate of 1.18% annually and its population has increased by 2.40% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 141,384 in 2020. Spanning over 38 miles, Visalia has a population density of 3,817 people per square mile.
The average household income in Visalia is $82,412 with a poverty rate of 14.61%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,085 per month, and the median house value is $254,600. The median age in Visalia is 32 years, 31.4 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
Visalia is located in the San Joaquin Valley, where it is the fifth largest city by population. The city is located in Tulare County, where it is the county seat. Many of the city’s residents work in government jobs or agriculture.
Visalia Population Growth
The city of Visalia has experienced significant population growth throughout its history. The most recent population estimates show that growth is up just over 5% since the last census, indicating that while the city is still growing, the growth rate is slowing from the double-digit percentage increases observed since the 19th century.
