Tulare County, CA

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Population

465,861

0.295% growth

Median Age

31.4


Median Household Income

$48,817

5.51% growth

Poverty Rate

27.1%


Number of Employees

182,312

0.224% decline

Median Property Value

$220,700

8.03% growth

About

Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2018, Tulare County, CA had a population of 466k people with a median age of 31.4 and a median household income of $48,817. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Tulare County, CA grew from 464,493 to 465,861, a 0.295% increase and its median household income grew from $46,266 to $48,817, a 5.51% increase.

The population of Tulare County, CA is 65.2% Hispanic or Latino, 28% White Alone, and 3.56% Asian Alone. N/A% of the people in Tulare County, CA speak a non-English language, and 84.8% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tulare County, CA are San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia (3,181 degrees awarded in 2017), College of the Sequoias (1,712 degrees), and Porterville College (613 degrees).

The median property value in Tulare County, CA is $220,700, and the homeownership rate is 58.8%. Most people in Tulare County, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Tulare County, CA is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Tulare County, CA employs 182k people. The largest industries in Tulare County, CA are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (28,940 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (24,468 people), and Retail Trade (19,573 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($87,675), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($63,479), and Public Administration ($57,593).

Median household income in Tulare County, CA is $48,817. Males in Tulare County, CA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,298. The income inequality in Tulare County, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.499, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$48,817

2018 value

± $2,809

5.51%

1 Year Growth

± 7.67%

Households in Tulare County, CA have a median annual income of $48,817, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $46,266 in 2017, which represents a 5.51% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$78,575

Average Male Salary

± $755

$62,298

Average Female Salary

± $633

In 2018, full-time male employees in California made 1.26 times more than female employees.

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

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $73,860 ± $1,174

  2. White

    $65,115 ± $611

  3. Two or More Races

    $54,912 ± $1,843

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of California workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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

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Wage Distribution

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

0.499

2018 Wage GINI

0.497

2017 Wage GINI

In 2018, the income inequality in California was 0.499 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.324% growth from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2018 the GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.479. 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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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 20.06

  2. Census Tract 10.05

  3. Census Tract 24

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tulare County, CA was Census Tract 20.06 with a value of $89,545, followed by Census Tract 10.05 and Census Tract 24, with respective values of $87,813 and $81,581.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

27.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tulare County, CA (123k out of 453k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. 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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Hispanic

    98,320 ± 2,415

  2. White

    95,885 ± 2,479

  3. Other

    16,190 ± 1,051

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

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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

182k

2018 Value

± 8,193

-0.224%

1 Year decline

± 6.27%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Tulare County, CA declined at a rate of -0.224%, from 183k employees to 182k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tulare County, CA, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (22,579 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (19,760 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (17,514 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tulare County, CA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Tulare County, CA, by number of employees, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (22,579 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (19,760 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (17,514 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Tulare County, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (20.1 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.81 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.58 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Tulare County, CA, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($99,757), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($85,845), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($72,306).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

182k

2018 Value

± 8,193

-0.224%

1 Year decline

± 6.27%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Tulare County, CA declined at a rate of -0.224%, from 183k employees to 182k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tulare County, CA, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (28,940 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (24,468 people), and Retail Trade (19,573 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.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Tulare County, CA, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (28,940 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (24,468 people), and Retail Trade (19,573 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Tulare County, CA has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (14.3 times higher than expected), Wholesale Trade (1.39 times), and Public Administration (1.28 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Tulare County, CA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($87,675), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($63,479), and Public Administration ($57,593).

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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

  1. Electronics

    $232B

  2. Mixed freight

    $172B

  3. Gasoline

    $136B

In 2015, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $232B, followed by Mixed freight ($172B) and Gasoline ($136B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.7T

2020 Value

$2.48T

Projected 2045 Value

46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $1.7T. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $2.48T by 2045.

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

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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

  1. Texas

    $71.8B

  2. Arizona

    $46.9B

  3. Washington

    $34B

In 2015, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $71.8B, followed by Arizona with $46.9B and Washington and $34B.

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

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Health

92.7% of the population of Tulare County, CA has health coverage, with 30.8% on employee plans, 34.5% on Medicaid, 18.1% on Medicare, 8.59% on non-group plans, and 0.76% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Tulare County, CA 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 2311 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.39% increase from the previous year (2257 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2002 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 424 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (10.6%). Additionally, Tulare County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,311 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Tulare County, CA see an average of 2,311 patients per year. This represents a 2.39% increase from the previous year (2,257 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 neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. 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.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. 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.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$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.

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Health Care Coverage

7.32%

Uninsured

30.8%

Employer Coverage

34.5%

Medicaid

18.1%

Medicare

8.59%

Non-Group

0.76%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tulare County, CA declined by 22.8% from 9.49% to 7.32%.

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.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Tehama County

    10.6% prevalence

  2. San Joaquin County

    10.5% prevalence

  3. Alpine County

    10.3% prevalence

Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in California, at 10.6%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in California by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Tulare County, CA is home to a population of 466k people, from which 84.8% are citizens. As of 2017, 22.3% of Tulare County, CA residents were born outside of the country (104k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Tulare County, CA is composed of 304k Hispanic or Latino residents (65.2%), 130k White Alone residents (28%), 16.6k Asian Alone residents (3.56%), 6.06k Black or African American Alone residents (1.3%), 5.77k Two or More Races residents (1.24%), 1.4k Some Other Race Alone residents (0.3%), 1.39k American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.298%), and 693 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.149%).

Age

Age by Nativity

26

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

45

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2018, 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 than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Tulare County, CA are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Tulare County, CA residents was 31.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

22.3%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

104k people

22.4%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

103k people

As of 2017, 22.3% of Tulare County, CA residents (104k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tulare County, CA was 22.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    4,032,642 ± 46,722 people

  2. Philippines

    840,765 ± 22,271 people

  3. China

    696,409 ± 20,307 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,032,642 California residents, followed by Philippines with 840,765 and China with 696,409.

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Citizenship

84.8%

2018 Citizenship

85.7%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 84.8% of Tulare County, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Tulare County, CA was 85.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. Hispanic or Latino

    304k ± 15.8k

  2. White Alone

    130k ± 415

  3. Asian Alone

    16.6k ± 995

In 2018, there were 2.33 times more Hispanic or Latino residents (304k people) in Tulare County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 130k White Alone and 16.6k Asian Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Tulare County, CA as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    4,864 ± 1,013

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    3,384 ± 1,302

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    1,738 ± 775

Tulare County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Tulare County, CA awarded 6,442 degrees. The student population of Tulare County, CA is skewed towards women, with 8,805 male students and 13,691 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tulare County, CA are Hispanic or Latino (3,953 and 61.5%), followed by White (1,499 and 23.3%), Black or African American (294 and 4.57%), and Asian (264 and 4.1%).

The largest universities in Tulare County, CA by number of degrees awarded are San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia (3,181 and 49.4%), College of the Sequoias (1,712 and 26.6%), and Porterville College (613 and 9.52%).

The most popular majors in Tulare County, CA are Medical Assistant (1,304 and 20.2%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (545 and 8.46%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (360 and 5.59%).

The median tuition costs in Tulare County, CA are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Corrections

    227 degrees awarded

  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    545 degrees awarded

  3. Medical Assistant

    488 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Tulare County, CA was Corrections with 227 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

    3,181 degrees awarded

  2. College of the Sequoias

    1,712 degrees awarded

  3. Porterville College

    613 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Tulare County, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia with 3,181 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

2,344

Degrees Awarded to Men

4,098

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 2,344 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tulare County, CA, which is 0.572 times less than the 4,098 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. Hispanic or Latino

    3,953 degrees awarded

  2. White

    1,499 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American

    294 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Tulare County, CA were to Hispanic or Latino students. These 3,953 degrees mean that there were 2.64 times more Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,499 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Tulare County, CA was $220,700 in 2018, which is 0.961 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $204,300 to $220,700, a 8.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Tulare County, CA is 58.8%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Tulare County, CA have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. 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

$220,700

2018 Median

± $7,387

$204,300

2017 Median

± $7,515

In 2018, the median property value in Tulare County, CA grew to to $220,700 from the previous year's value of $204,300.

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.

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Household Income

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$48,817

Median Household Income

± $2,809

139k

Number of Households

± 6,537

In 2018, the median household income of the 139k households in Tulare County, CA grew to $48,817 from the previous year's value of $46,266.

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.

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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.

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Rent vs Own

58.8%

2018 Homeownership

54.9%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 58.8% of the housing units in Tulare County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Tulare County, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tulare County, CA have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.23% of the workforce in Tulare County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    78.5%

  2. Carpooled

    13.7%

  3. Worked At Home

    4.17%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Tulare County, CA was Drove Alone (78.5%), followed by those who Carpooled (13.7%) and those who Worked At Home (4.17%).

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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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 3 cars.

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