Economy & Jobs — Porterville, California

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$60,461
Estimated 2026~$67,200
Per Capita Income$23,919
Poverty Rate17.3%
Unemployment Rate10.1%
In Labor Force28,182

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare25.7%
Agriculture15.9%
Retail12.5%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Fast Food326
Physician Offices273
Full Service Restaurants205
Dental Offices152
Gas Stations144
Insurance Agencies127
Grocery Stores115
Auto Repair114
Coffee Shops97
Real Estate Offices96
Commercial Banks70
Law Offices68
Child Day Care65
General Merchandise52
Accounting Firms52
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.