Demographics & People — Tulare, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 69,984 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~73,200 |
| Median Age | 29.5 |
| Total Households | 20,511 |
| Family Households | 16,611 |
| Average Household Size | 3.39 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5334 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32,516 |
| Black or African American | 1,797 |
| Asian | 1,953 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44,443 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 43,831 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 43,617 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 40,739 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 13,807 |
| Portuguese | 4,373 |
| English | 2,351 |
| German | 2,324 |
| Irish | 2,276 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,566 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 1,143 |
Language
| English Only | 34,304 |
| Spanish | 25,652 |
| Population 5+ | 64,025 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,046 |
| Population 18+ | 45,988 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Tulare, California.