Tulare County's 2026 population is estimated at 489,144, reflecting a 0.58% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Tulare County is the 18th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 442,953 and has grown 10.43% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32.1 years
Female: 32.5 years
Male: 31.6 years
There are 336,272 adults, (57,101 of whom are seniors) in Tulare County.
Female: 239,055 (49.9%)
Male: 239,638 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Tulare County includes 37.04% White, 30.11% other race, 3.67% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 177,316 | 37.04% |
| Other race | 144,129 | 30.11% |
| Two or more races | 123,927 | 25.89% |
| Asian | 17,582 | 3.67% |
| Native American | 7,616 | 1.59% |
| Black or African American | 7,451 | 1.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 672 | 0.14% |
Tulare County 's average per capita income is $41,503. Household income levels show a median of $71,300. The poverty rate stands at 17.89%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,908 | $114,915 |
| Families | $73,438 | $96,589 |
| Households | $71,300 | $92,173 |
| Non Families | $46,204 | $62,409 |
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