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Crime in Porterville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Porterville. Key points include:
There were 1,174 total crimes in Porterville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Porterville is 1,866.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Porterville is 384.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Porterville is 1,481.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Porterville is -11.92% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Porterville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Porterville / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,174 | 1,866.7 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 242 | 384.8 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 44 | 70.0 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 178 | 283.0 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 932 | 1,481.9 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 182 | 289.4 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 529 | 841.1 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 221 | 351.4 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Porterville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Porterville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Porterville is 113 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Porterville is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Porterville is $326,954.
The median income in Porterville is $60,461.
Porterville's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Porterville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Porterville | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 101 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 117 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 120 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Porterville, CA Weather
The average high in Porterville is 74.2° and the average low is 48.3°.
There are 28.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 15.8 inches of precipitation each year with 13.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Porterville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 28.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 15.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Porterville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Porterville
The current population in Porterville is 63,157. The population has increased 19.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63,157 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 62,765 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 62,491 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 62,164 | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 59,056 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 59,697 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 59,797 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 58,782 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 58,472 | 5.9% |
| 2015 | 55,218 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 54,949 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 54,534 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 54,038 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 53,531 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 52,762 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Porterville
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Porterville is:
18.6% White with 11,762 White residents.
1.4% African American with 905 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 471 American Indian residents.
3.0% Asian with 1,882 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 142 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 159 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 1,330 Two Or More residents.
73.6% Hispanic with 46,506 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Porterville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18.6% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.4% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 73.6% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Porterville
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Porterville is 50.4% female with 31,836 female residents.
Porterville is 49.6% male with 31,320 male residents.
| Gender | Porterville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Porterville for adults over 25
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18.0% of adults in Porterville completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Porterville completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Porterville completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Porterville completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Porterville completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Porterville completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Porterville completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Porterville completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Porterville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Porterville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 18.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Porterville, California
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5.0% of households in Porterville earn Less than $10,000.
4.1% of households in Porterville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.0% of households in Porterville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.9% of households in Porterville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.9% of households in Porterville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.0% of households in Porterville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.6% of households in Porterville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.2% of households in Porterville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.2% of households in Porterville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.0% of households in Porterville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Porterville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.0% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.9% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.0% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.2% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.0% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
