Porterville, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
59,697
Unemployment
12.4%
Poverty
27.5%
Median Home
$172,500
Median Income
$43,823
Median Rent
$941
Porterville SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
3
Commute
8
Porterville, CA Crime Report
1,489
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,473.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-0.15%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Porterville / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,489 | 2,473.1 | 2,772.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 192 | 318.9 | 441.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 47 | 78.1 | 132.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 136 | 225.9 | 267.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,297 | 2,154.2 | 2,331.2 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 213 | 353.8 | 386.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 835 | 1,386.8 | 1,586.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 249 | 413.6 | 358.8 | 219.9 |
Porterville, CA Cost Of Living
108
Porterville's Overall Cost Of Living
Porterville's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Porterville | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 110 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 110 | 118 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 86 | 196 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 123 | 128 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 146 | 118 | 100 | |
Porterville, CA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Rankings for Porterville in California
Map Of Porterville, CA
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Population over time in Porterville
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Porterville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25.6% | 37.2% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.4% | 5.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 5.0% | 14.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 65.6% | 39.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Porterville
| Gender | Porterville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Porterville for adults over 25
| Education | Porterville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 19.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Porterville, California
| Income | Porterville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.7% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.4% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.4% | 15.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.1% | 16.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 8.9% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 12.2% | 7.7% |
