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Porterville

California · 62,623 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 $44,095. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,100. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62,623
+58%since 2000
from 39,615 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,333 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 2,108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.5
+7%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K36K46K56K67K1990201020202024Porterville
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,095
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,046 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,418
+52%since 2000
from $12,745 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction14.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
44.7% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(13,902)
Black0.6%(398)
Hispanic / Latino69.5%(43,542)
Asian4.1%(2,570)
Other3.7%(2,319)
Diversity Score58.3%(36,479)
Diversity Score
58
−15%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
24.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Porterville, California?

Porterville, California has about 62,623 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Porterville, California?

The typical household in Porterville, California earns about $44,095 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 $182,100, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Porterville, California?

About 12.3% 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 23.1% of people in Porterville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Porterville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Porterville, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32,963 residents, a change of about 111 percent over that period.

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

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