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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Porterville

California · 29,660 residents · 18.79 sq mi
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Porterville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,168. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 9,955 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $70,800. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

29,660
−25%vs 2000
vs 39,615 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,578 / sq mi
−25%vs 2000
vs 2,108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.5
+7%vs 2000
vs 28.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
26K36K46K56K67K1990201020202024Porterville
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,168
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,046 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,666
−24%vs 2000
vs $12,745 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.8%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$70,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $92,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$407
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $504 in 2000
US average: $450
55.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.4% in 2000
44.3% rent
3.2
+11%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42%(16,649)
Black1%(406)
Hispanic / Latino49.4%(19,589)
Asian4.4%(1,761)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.7%(27,220)
1990
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(19,461)
Black1.2%(362)
Hispanic / Latino33.9%(10,057)
Asian6.3%(1,860)
Other26.9%(7,977)
Diversity Score81.6%(24,216)
82
+19%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Porterville, California?

Porterville, California has about 29,660 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Porterville, California?

The typical household in Porterville, California earns about $22,168 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Porterville, California expensive?

In Porterville, California, the median home is worth about $70,800, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Porterville, California?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Porterville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Porterville, California?

About 26.8% of people in Porterville, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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