Tulare County, CA

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2019 Population

466,195

0.0717% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

31.4

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

23.8%

6.56% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$57,692

18.2% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$244,700

10.9% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

189,088

3.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Tulare County, CA had a population of 466k people with a median age of 31.4 and a median household income of $57,692. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Tulare County, CA grew from 465,861 to 466,195, a 0.0717% increase and its median household income grew from $48,817 to $57,692, a 18.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tulare County, CA are White (Hispanic) (40%), White (Non-Hispanic) (27.6%), Other (Hispanic) (21.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.4%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.1%). 0% of the households in Tulare County, CA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

88.7% of the residents in Tulare County, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tulare County, CA are College of the Sequoias (2,765 degrees awarded in 2020), San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia (948 degrees), and Porterville College (942 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Tulare County, CA was $244,700, and the homeownership rate was 59.2%. Most people in Tulare County, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Tulare County, CA was 2 cars per household.

Tulare County, CA borders Fresno County, CA, Inyo County, CA, Kern County, CA, and Kings County, CA.

Photo by Mike Trimble

United States California Visalia-Porterville, CA

Diversity

Tulare County, CA is home to a population of 466k people, from which 88.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 21.8% of Tulare County, CA residents were born outside of the country (102k people).

In 2019, there were 1.45 times more White (Hispanic) residents (186k people) in Tulare County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 128k White (Non-Hispanic) and 98.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tulare County, CA

White (Hispanic)
186k ± 11.8k
White (Non-Hispanic)
128k ± 613
Other (Hispanic)
98.9k ± 11.5k

65.6%

Hispanic Population

306k people

65.6% of the people in Tulare County, CA are hispanic (306k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Tulare County, CA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

21.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

102k people

22.1%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

103k people

As of 2019, 21.8% of Tulare County, CA residents (102k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tulare County, CA was 22.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tulare County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2019, the median age of all people in Tulare County, CA was 31.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 26, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Tulare County, CA are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Tulare County, CA residents was 31.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,940,728 ± 46,243 people
Philippines
859,394 ± 22,511 people
China
690,995 ± 20,229 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,940,728 California residents, followed by Philippines with 859,394 and China with 690,995.

Citizenship

88.7%

2019 Citizenship

84.8%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 88.7% of Tulare County, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Tulare County, CA was 84.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tulare County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,030 ± 1,181
Gulf War (2001-)
4,699 ± 1,410
Gulf War (1990s)
1,908 ± 732

Tulare County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for California. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in California, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in California. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of California across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Tulare County, CA is $57,692. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Tulare County, CA was Census Tract 20.06 with a value of $106,842, followed by Census Tract 10.05 and Census Tract 24, with respective values of $90,114 and $84,571.

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,688. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Tulare County, CA employs 189k people. The largest industries in Tulare County, CA are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (31,089 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (27,152 people), and Retail Trade (20,032 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,627), Public Administration ($55,322), and Educational Services ($47,027).

Wages

Median Household Income

$57,692

2019 value

± $2,874

18.2%

1 Year Growth

± 6.44%

Households in Tulare County, CA have a median annual income of $57,692, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $48,817 in 2018, which represents a 18.2% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Tulare County, CA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for California.

$81,539

Average Male Salary in California

± $777

$64,688

Average Female Salary in California

± $649

In 2019, full-time male employees in California made 1.26 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for California.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in California

Asian
$78,217 ± $1,221
White
$67,399 ± $624
Two or More Races
$58,533 ± $1,947

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of California workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.16 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in California.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Tulare County, CA is from California.

0.497

2019 Wage GINI in California

0.499

2018 Wage GINI in California

In 2019, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.308% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 20.06
Census Tract 10.05
Census Tract 24

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tulare County, CA was Census Tract 20.06 with a value of $106,842, followed by Census Tract 10.05 and Census Tract 24, with respective values of $90,114 and $84,571.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Tulare County, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

23.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tulare County, CA (109k out of 456k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Hispanic
86,740 ± 2,278
White
77,177 ± 2,145
Other
21,195 ± 1,276

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tulare County, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

189k

2019 Value

± 9,447

3.72%

1 Year growth

± 6.48%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Tulare County, CA grew at a rate of 3.72%, from 182k employees to 189k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tulare County, CA, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (24,789 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,682 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (16,191 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tulare County, CA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Tulare County, CA, by number of employees, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (24,789 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,682 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (16,191 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Tulare County, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (23 times higher than expected), Health Technologists & Technicians (1.66 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.6 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Tulare County, CA, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($86,372), Legal Occupations ($84,033), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($80,291).

Industries

Employment by Industries

189k

2019 Value

± 9,447

3.72%

1 Year growth

± 6.48%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Tulare County, CA grew at a rate of 3.72%, from 182k employees to 189k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tulare County, CA, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (31,089 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (27,152 people), and Retail Trade (20,032 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tulare County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Tulare County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Tulare County, CA, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (31,089 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (27,152 people), and Retail Trade (20,032 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Tulare County, CA has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (15.4 times higher than expected), Wholesale Trade (1.53 times), and Public Administration (1.37 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Tulare County, CA, by median earnings, are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,627), Public Administration ($55,322), and Educational Services ($47,027).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $407B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($158B) and Mixed freight ($149B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California.

$2.26T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

104% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 104% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$83.5B
Arizona
$44.4B
Ohio
$43.3B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $83.5B, followed by Arizona with $44.4B and Ohio and $43.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tulare County, CA went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45%), followed by Other (1.16%). The most partisan county was San Francisco County, CA with 85.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 53 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.16%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tulare County, CA went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45%), followed by Other (1.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tulare County, CA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of California.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Tulare County, CA

52.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in California

San Francisco County, CA
85.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Marin County, CA
82.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Alameda County, CA
80.2% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in California was San Francisco County, CA with 85.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in California colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 53 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Tulare County, CA awarded 5,678 degrees. The student population of Tulare County, CA is skewed towards women, with 7,285 male students and 12,269 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tulare County, CA are Hispanic or Latino (3,762 and 66.3%), followed by White (1,259 and 22.2%), Asian (236 and 4.16%), and Black or African American (162 and 2.85%).

The largest universities in Tulare County, CA by number of degrees awarded are College of the Sequoias (2,765 and 48.7%), San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia (948 and 16.7%), and Porterville College (942 and 16.6%).

The most popular majors in Tulare County, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (887 and 15.6%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (678 and 11.9%), and Child Care Provider (403 and 7.1%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Child Care Provider
187 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
887 degree-majorss awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
242 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Tulare County, CA was Child Care Provider with 187 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Tulare County, CA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

College of the Sequoias
2,765 degrees awarded
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
948 degrees awarded
Porterville College
942 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Tulare County, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of the Sequoias with 2,765 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

2,406

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,272

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 2,406 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tulare County, CA, which is 0.735 times less than the 3,272 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Tulare County, CA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
3,762 degrees awarded
White
1,259 degrees awarded
Asian
236 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Tulare County, CA was Hispanic or Latino students. These 3,762 degrees mean that there were 2.99 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,259 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tulare County, CA was $244,700 in 2019, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $220,700 to $244,700, a 10.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Tulare County, CA is 59.2%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Tulare County, CA have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tulare County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$244,700

2019 Median

± $8,581

$220,700

2018 Median

± $7,387

In 2019, the median property value in Tulare County, CA grew to to $244,700 from the previous year's value of $220,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Tulare County, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tulare County, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,692

Median Household Income

± $2,874

144k

Number of Households

± 7,798

In 2019, the median household income of the 144k households in Tulare County, CA grew to $57,692 from the previous year's value of $48,817.

The following chart displays the households in Tulare County, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Tulare County, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tulare County, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

59.2%

2019 Homeownership

58.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 59.2% of the housing units in Tulare County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Tulare County, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tulare County, CA have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Tulare County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tulare County, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Carpooled (15.3%)
Worked At Home (3.37%)

In 2019, 79.4% of workers in Tulare County, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.3%) and those who worked at home (3.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Tulare County, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tulare County, CA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

92.9% of the population of Tulare County, CA has health coverage, with 33.3% on employee plans, 41.7% on Medicaid, 7.01% on Medicare, 9.88% on non-group plans, and 1.06% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in California was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Tulare County, CA see 2353 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.71% decrease from the previous year (2394 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1850 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 354 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Amador County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (17%). Additionally, Colusa County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,353 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tulare County, CA

Primary care physicians in Tulare County, CA see an average of 2,353 patients per year. This represents a 1.71% decrease from the previous year (2,394 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tulare County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in California

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

7.1%

Uninsured

33.3%

Employer Coverage

41.7%

Medicaid

7.01%

Medicare

9.88%

Non-Group

1.06%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tulare County, CA grew by 4.09% from 6.83% to 7.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tulare County, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.