Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Porterville, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

63,157

Median Agei

30.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

73.6%46,506

White

18.6%11,762

Asian

3%1,882

Two or More

2.1%1,330

Black

1.4%905

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%471

Other

0.3%159

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%142

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%1,376

High School Diploma

24.6%9,107

Some College (<1 yr)

5%1,835

Some College (1+ yr)

14.6%5,404

Associate's Degree

7.5%2,772

Bachelor's Degree

9.7%3,602

Master's Degree

3.8%1,411

Professional Degree

0.7%267

Doctorate

0.3%93

HS or Higher

69.8%

BA or Higher

14.5%

Graduate+

4.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$285,700

Median Renti

$1,148

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.3%10,502

Renter-Occupied

45.7%8,833

Total Units

20,171

Homeownership

54.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.7%704

$50K–$100K

2.7%287

$100K–$150K

2.1%216

$150K–$200K

6.2%655

$200K–$300K

37.3%3,914

$300K–$500K

40.3%4,237

$500K–$1M

4%419

$1M+

0.7%70

Rent Distribution

Under $500

346

$500–$750

748

$750–$1,000

1,683

$1,000–$1,250

2,497

$1,250–$1,500

1,026

$1,500–$2,000

1,421

$2,000+

780

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%108

2010–2019

4.7%944

2000–2009

14.2%2,871

1990–1999

17.7%3,566

1980–1989

13.4%2,696

1970–1979

16.2%3,273

1960–1969

12.1%2,447

1950–1959

9%1,811

1940–1949

5.5%1,114

1939 or earlier

6.6%1,341

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.8%13,683

Electricity

24.8%4,804

No Fuel

1.3%243

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%242

Wood

0.8%155

Solar

0.8%147

Other

0.3%51

Fuel Oil

0.1%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,461

Mean Household Incomei

$76,442

Per Capita Incomei

$24,102

Poverty Ratei

17.1%

Unemploymenti

10.1%

Labor Forcei

28,797

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%972

$10K–$15K

4.1%790

$15K–$20K

3.6%699

$20K–$25K

3.4%663

$25K–$30K

7.2%1,394

$30K–$35K

4.7%912

$35K–$40K

4%774

$40K–$45K

3.3%642

$45K–$50K

5.6%1,086

$50K–$60K

8.6%1,656

$60K–$75K

11.5%2,218

$75K–$100K

12.6%2,430

$100K–$125K

9.6%1,855

$125K–$150K

5.6%1,086

$150K–$200K

7.2%1,389

$200K+

4%769

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

711

Residentsi

1,627

Avg. Tenant Renti

$417/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing111 homes83% occupied$137/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers409 homes84% occupied$491/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8173 homes76% occupied$420/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,461/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

53.3%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

29.9%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

14.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $48K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

78.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

70.8% of subsidized households are minority

22.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

16,70726.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

13,732

Philippines

732

Guatemala

185

India

165

China

Korea

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

24,946

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

25,888

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,303(3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.5%Insured

6.5%Uninsured