California

Tulare

473,117
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Tulare

Tulare, California, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 4,638. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 473,117.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Tule River Conflict — Yokuts (1856), Battle of Tule River, Tule River Engagement, and 36 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020473,117
2010442,179
2000368,021
1990311,921
1980245,738
1970188,322
1960168,403
1950149,264
1940107,152
193077,442
192059,031
191035,440
190018,375
189024,574
188011,281
18704,533
18604,638
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Tulare

Military engagements that took place in Tulare, California.

Tule River Conflict — Yokuts (1856)
1856
Battle of Tule River
1856
Tule River Engagement
1862

Historic places in Tulare

National Register of Historic Places listings in Tulare, California.

Exeter Public Library
Exeter
Tenalu
Porterville
Allensworth Historic District
Allensworth and
US Post Office-Visalia Town Center Station
Visalia
Zalud House
Porterville
First Congregational Church
Porterville
Tulare Union High School Auditorium and Administration Building
Tulare
Hyde House
Visalia
Giant Forest Village-Camp Kaweah Historic District
Three Rivers
Barton-Lackey Cabin
Mineral King
Wilsonia Historic District
Wilsonia, Kings Canyon National Park
Bank of Italy Building
Visalia
Groenfeldt Site
Three Rivers
Cattle Cabin
Three Rivers
Giant Forest Lodge Historic District
Three River
Cabin Creek Ranger Residence and Dormitory
Wilsonia
Ash Mountain Entrance Sign
Three Rivers
Pear Lake Ski Hut
Mineral King
The Pioneer
Visalia
Orosi Branch Library
Orosi
US Post Office-Porterville Main
Porterville
Pogue Hotel
Lemoncove
Generals' Highway Stone Bridges
Mineral King
Elster, C. A., Building
Springville
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Frequently asked about Tulare

When does Tulare first appear in the US census?
Tulare, California first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 4,638.
What is the population of Tulare?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Tulare had a recorded population of 473,117.
Were any battles fought in Tulare?
3 documented military engagements took place in Tulare, including Tule River Conflict — Yokuts (1856), Battle of Tule River, Tule River Engagement.
How many historic places are in Tulare?
36 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Tulare, California.
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