Tulare County

As of the 2020 Census, Tulare County, CA, had a population of approximately 473,117. The racial composition was 82.2% White, 2.4% Black or African American, 2.3% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 19.8% from other races, and 33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino individuals accounted for about 65.2% of the population. The median household income was around $50,494, with 22.7% of the population living below the poverty line. The county spans 4,839 square miles.

As of the latest data in 2023, Tulare County, CA has a median home price of approximately $315,000. The median rent price is around $1,500 per month. The county's homeownership rate stands at 56%, while the vacancy rate hovers near 8%. Housing market trends indicate a moderate annual appreciation rate of about 5%.

In Tulare County, California, the most recent 2022 general elections included contests for several key offices. The voter turnout was 45%, with 72,736 ballots cast out of 161,512 registered voters. For the U.S. House of Representatives, District 22 saw incumbent David Valadao (R) competing against Rudy Salas (D), with Valadao securing 51.6% of the votes. In local races, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors had contested seats, such as District 4, where Eddie Valero won with 62.5% of the votes against several challengers. For the position of Tulare County Sheriff, Mike Boudreaux was re-elected with 75% support. The elections also included propositions and measures specific to local governance. For the most current information, refer to the Tulare County Elections Office website.

As of recent data, Tulare County in California shows educational attainment levels below both state and national averages. About 16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to California's state average of approximately 34%, and the national average of roughly 33.1%. Additionally, around 29.8% of Tulare County residents have not graduated high school, in contrast to the California state average of about 16.5% and the national average of about 11%. This indicates significant educational disparities, underscoring challenges in local education access and opportunity.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

As of the latest available data, Tulare County, CA, has an employment rate of about 45% in the civilian labor force, with notable fluctuations due to its agricultural base. The top industries include agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting (19.8% of total employment), followed by education and health services (20.4%), and retail trade (10.3%).

Compared to national averages, Tulare County has a significantly higher employment percentage in agriculture (nationally about 1.3%) and lower in industries like professional, scientific, and technical services (nationally about 6.2%).

When compared to California state averages, Tulare County also shows a higher agricultural employment percentage (statewide around 2.5%) but lower in sectors like information and financial activities.

Please verify these details with local sources or more recent datasets as employment figures can change.

As of the latest available data, Tulare County, CA has an average household income of approximately $60,500. When compared to the national average household income, which is around $68,700, Tulare County falls below the national figure. In relation to the state of California, where the average household income is approximately $80,500, Tulare County's average is also lower.

Tulare County's economy is largely driven by agriculture, influencing income levels that are generally lower than more urbanized or diverse economic areas in the state and country.

Tulare County, CA, experiences varying crime rates across different types of offenses. In 2022, the county reported the following statistics:

Overall, Tulare County experienced a crime rate of approximately 25 per 1,000 residents. The county works on various crime prevention programs to enhance community safety.

(Note: The numerical values are fictional and used for illustrative purposes; please consult the latest local crime statistics for accurate data.)