Visalia-Porterville, CA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    478,693
    US Senator
    Alex Padilla
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Adam Schiff
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    32.1
    0.627% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17.9%
    0.725% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $71,300
    2.61% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $330,100
    8.94% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    195,392
    1.46% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Visalia-Porterville, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    86.2% of the residents in Visalia-Porterville, CA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Visalia, CA are College of the Sequoias (3,332 degrees awarded in 2024), College of the Sequoias (3,332 degrees), and San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia (1,429 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Visalia-Porterville, CA was $330,100, and the homeownership rate was 58.5%.

    Most people in Visalia-Porterville, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Visalia-Porterville, CA was 2 cars per household.

    Visalia-Porterville, CA borders Bakersfield, CA, Fresno, CA, and Hanford-Corcoran, CA.

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    Population & Diversity

    Visalia-Porterville, CA is home to a population of 479k people, from which 86.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 22.3% of Visalia-Porterville, CA residents were born outside of the country (107k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.16 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (142k people) in Visalia-Porterville, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 122k White (Non-Hispanic) and 108k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    86.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    86.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 86.2% of Visalia-Porterville, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Visalia-Porterville, CA was 86.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Visalia-Porterville, CA
    1. Other (Hispanic)
      142k ± 5.89k
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      122k ± 984
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      108k ± 5.17k
    66.6%
    Hispanic Population
    319k people

    In 2024, there were 1.16 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (142k people) in Visalia-Porterville, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 122k White (Non-Hispanic) and 108k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    66.6% of the people in Visalia-Porterville, CA are hispanic (319k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Visalia-Porterville, CA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for California.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
    2. Philippines
      827,719 ± 22,100 people
    3. China
      695,724 ± 20,296 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    22.3%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    107k people
    22%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    104k people

    As of 2024, 22.3% of Visalia-Porterville, CA residents (107k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Visalia-Porterville, CA was 22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      4,621 ± 451
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      3,457 ± 597
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,581 ± 262

    Visalia-Porterville, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Visalia-Porterville, CA.

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    Health

    91.9% of the population of Visalia-Porterville, CA has health coverage, with 32.7% on employee plans, 41.9% on Medicaid, 7.82% on Medicare, 8.84% on non-group plans, and 0.703% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,233 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

    Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,233 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients).

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

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.5% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 34.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    8.07%
    Uninsured
    32.7%
    Employer Coverage
    41.9%
    Medicaid
    7.82%
    Medicare
    8.84%
    Non-Group
    0.703%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Visalia-Porterville, CA grew by 0.867% from 8.01% to 8.07%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Visalia-Porterville, CA employs 195k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Visalia-Porterville, CA were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (28,400 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (26,024 people), and Retail Trade (20,204 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($90,224), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,333), and Public Administration ($67,232).

    Employment

    Occupations

    195k
    2024 Value
    ± 4,002
    1.46%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.91%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Visalia-Porterville, CA grew at a rate of 1.46%, from 193k employees to 195k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Visalia-Porterville, CA, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (22,260 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,653 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (16,169 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Visalia-Porterville, CA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    195k
    2024 Value
    ± 4,002
    1.46%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.91%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Visalia-Porterville, CA grew at a rate of 1.46%, from 193k employees to 195k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Visalia-Porterville, CA, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (28,400 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (26,024 people), and Retail Trade (20,204 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Visalia-Porterville, CA, though some of these residents may live in Visalia-Porterville, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,223
    Median earning men ± $1,289
    $33,441
    Median earning women ± $908

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($85,665), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,417), and Information ($61,936).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($57,549), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,391), and Construction ($48,526).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.57%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 483
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. 411
      Retail Trade
    3. 388
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.1M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $919k
      Manufacturing
    3. $563k
      Retail Trade

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

    Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff 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 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Visalia-Porterville, CA. Showing the available data for California.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from California

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    Alex Padilla
    Senator from California3
    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.
    Adam Schiff
    Senator from California1
    Assumed office on December 8, 2024
    Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

    Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff 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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Visalia-Porterville, CA awarded 7,379 degrees. The student population of Visalia-Porterville, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 9,290 male students and 13,724 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Visalia-Porterville, CA are Hispanic or Latino (5,144 and 69.8%), White (1,313 and 17.8%), Black or African American (286 and 3.88%), and Asian (281 and 3.81%).

    The largest universities in Visalia-Porterville, CA by number of degrees awarded are College of the Sequoias (3,332 and 45.2%), College of the Sequoias (3,332 and 45.2%), and San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia (1,429 and 19.4%).

    The most popular majors in Visalia, CA are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (1,031 and 14%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (633 and 8.58%), and Child Care Provider (594 and 8.05%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 23,014 students enrolled in Visalia-Porterville, CA, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 16,736 records, of which 60.4% were women and 39.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      633 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      176 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      161 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Visalia, CA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 633 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. College of the Sequoias
      3,332 degrees awarded
    2. College of the Sequoias
      3,332 degrees awarded
    3. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
      1,429 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of the Sequoias with 3,332 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 3,249 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Visalia-Porterville, CA, which is 0.787 times less than the 4,130 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 5,144 degrees mean that there were 3.92 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,313 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($1,334) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($82) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($969) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Visalia-Porterville, CA was $330,100 in 2024, which is 0.992 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $303,000 to $330,100, a 8.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Visalia-Porterville, CA is 58.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Visalia-Porterville, CA have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Visalia-Porterville, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $330,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,959
    $83,701
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,327

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Visalia-Porterville, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Visalia-Porterville, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    58.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 58.5% of the housing units in Visalia-Porterville, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Visalia-Porterville, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $71,300
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,532
    143k
    Number of Households
    ± 3,240

    In 2024, the median household income of the 143k households in Visalia-Porterville, CA grew to $71,300 from the previous year's value of $69,489.

    The following chart displays the households in Visalia-Porterville, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Visalia-Porterville, CA is from California.
    0.493
    2024 Wage GINI in California
    0.495
    2023 Wage GINI in California

    In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77%)
    2. Carpooled (13.9%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.15%)

    In 2024, 77% of workers in Visalia-Porterville, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.9%) and those who worked at home (6.15%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    23.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Visalia-Porterville, CA have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.16% of the workforce in Visalia-Porterville, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Visalia-Porterville, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Visalia-Porterville, CA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    17.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Visalia-Porterville, CA (84.6k out of 473k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

    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.

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