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Tulare, CA
City in Tulare County, California.
Population
70,945
Land area
20.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,421
ZIP codes
0
Tulare and its ZIP codes
Tulare at a glance
- Tulare is about 14 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 126th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $72,410, 27% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $329,800 (55% below California) and median rent is $1,435 a month.
Local data for Tulare, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tulare, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,410
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$329,800
Median rent
$1,435/mo
Homeownership
58.5%
Bachelor's or higher
11.8%
Median age
29.5
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (42,035), Portuguese Americans (3,699), German Americans (2,699).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tulare County. PPP loans are for Tulare.
Unemployment rate
10.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,792
174,610 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,098
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $4,340 per person
How people get to work
Tulare, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tulare, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,796
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
3,871
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 38°F
10.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tulare, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.1%
U.S. 11.1% +7.0 pts
Cities near Tulare
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MathenyCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.4 |
| East Tulare VillaCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| HypericumCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0 |
| TiptonCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.7 |
| VisaliaCity | 9.6 mi | 38.5 |
| WoodvilleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| WaukenaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Linnell CampCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| FarmersvilleCity | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Woodville Farm Labor CampCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| GoshenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| ExeterCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| West GoshenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Poplar-Cotton CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| LindsayCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tulare, CA in?
- Tulare is in Tulare County, California.
- What is the population of Tulare, CA?
- About 70,945 people live in Tulare, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tulare?
- Nearby places include Matheny (1.6 mi), East Tulare Villa (3.2 mi), Hypericum (8.1 mi), Tipton (8.9 mi), Visalia (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023