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.

Visalia, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

143,939

Median Agei

33.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

53.1%76,422

White

34.9%50,259

Asian

6.2%8,920

Two or More

3.1%4,439

Black

2%2,906

Other

0.4%616

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%329

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%48

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%4,133

High School Diploma

22.6%20,655

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%7,021

Some College (1+ yr)

16.7%15,278

Associate's Degree

11.5%10,472

Bachelor's Degree

14.8%13,569

Master's Degree

7%6,431

Professional Degree

1.5%1,345

Doctorate

0.7%643

HS or Higher

87%

BA or Higher

24.1%

Graduate+

9.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$371,500

Median Renti

$1,490

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.1%28,761

Renter-Occupied

38.9%18,328

Total Units

49,292

Homeownership

61.1%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

5%1,440

$50K–$100K

1.2%339

$100K–$150K

0.6%176

$150K–$200K

3.6%1,039

$200K–$300K

19.6%5,646

$300K–$500K

51.8%14,906

$500K–$1M

16.6%4,773

$1M+

1.5%442

Rent Distribution

Under $500

450

$500–$750

795

$750–$1,000

1,382

$1,000–$1,250

2,543

$1,250–$1,500

3,632

$1,500–$2,000

4,658

$2,000+

3,867

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%1,127

2010–2019

11.4%5,635

2000–2009

21.1%10,396

1990–1999

12.9%6,359

1980–1989

14.6%7,211

1970–1979

17.9%8,840

1960–1969

7.5%3,681

1950–1959

6.1%3,028

1940–1949

2.5%1,233

1939 or earlier

3.6%1,782

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.5%36,495

Electricity

17.8%8,376

Solar

2%953

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%748

No Fuel

0.7%348

Other

0.2%77

Wood

0.2%72

Fuel Oil

0%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,989

Mean Household Incomei

$103,636

Per Capita Incomei

$34,609

Poverty Ratei

11.4%

Unemploymenti

6.9%

Labor Forcei

69,491

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%1,631

$10K–$15K

2.5%1,186

$15K–$20K

2%954

$20K–$25K

2.1%1,001

$25K–$30K

4%1,883

$30K–$35K

2.8%1,327

$35K–$40K

3%1,435

$40K–$45K

2.5%1,196

$45K–$50K

4.3%2,036

$50K–$60K

7%3,307

$60K–$75K

10.6%5,008

$75K–$100K

15.3%7,190

$100K–$125K

11.6%5,444

$125K–$150K

9.1%4,303

$150K–$200K

8%3,765

$200K+

11.5%5,423

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

1,705

Residentsi

3,266

Avg. Tenant Renti

$313/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing179 homes91% occupied$168/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers69 homes84% occupied$415/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8100 homes98% occupied$423/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC101 homes97% occupied$391/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $81,989/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

58%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

28.3%

Low income$41K–$66K/yr

10.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $66K/yr

3.6%

Who Receives This Housing

72.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

62.7% of subsidized households are minority

25.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

64.4% 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

20,10714%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

13,184

China

768

India

759

Philippines

711

Guatemala

442

United Kingdom

296

Korea

233

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

62,775

Avg. Commutei

22.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

64,510

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5,669(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94%Insured

6%Uninsured