Porterville, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
59,056
Unemployment
12.5%
Poverty
23.1%
Median Home
$182,100
Median Income
$44,095
Median Rent
$943
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
1,252
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,095.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-10.69%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Porterville / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,252 | 2,095.2 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 236 | 394.9 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 42 | 70.3 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 166 | 277.8 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,016 | 1,700.2 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 223 | 373.2 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 620 | 1,037.5 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 173 | 289.5 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
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 | 104 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 88 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 127 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 168 | 126 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 59,056 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 59,797 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 58,782 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 58,472 | 5.9% |
| 2016 | 55,218 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 54,949 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 54,534 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 54,038 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 53,531 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 52,762 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Porterville
| Race | Porterville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22.7% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.3% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 68.6% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Porterville
| Gender | Porterville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Porterville for adults over 25
| Education | Porterville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 19.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Porterville, California
| Income | Porterville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.0% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.1% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.9% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.4% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.9% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
