Demographics & People — Visalia, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 142,649 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~147,000 |
| Median Age | 33.9 |
| Total Households | 46,466 |
| Family Households | 34,892 |
| Average Household Size | 3.04 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5737 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70,325 |
| Black or African American | 3,529 |
| Asian | 9,199 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73,691 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 83,003 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 74,253 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 66,995 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 26,095 |
| German | 9,290 |
| English | 8,911 |
| Irish | 8,070 |
| Italian | 3,667 |
| Portuguese | 3,077 |
| American | 2,964 |
Language
| English Only | 86,231 |
| Spanish | 38,338 |
| Population 5+ | 131,861 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 6,223 |
| Population 18+ | 101,267 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| 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 Visalia, California.