Earlimart, California Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Earlimart, California Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Earlimart, California had a total population of 7,214, the 570th largest community in California, with a median household income of $52,881, which is 47% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 21.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 47% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 3.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Unemployment rate of 24.9% is notably above the national average.

Earlimart Quick Facts

Population 7,214

Median Household Income $52,881

Median Home Value $264,200

Poverty Rate 21.8%

Unemployment Rate 24.9%

Median Age 26.8 years

Homeownership Rate 56.7%

Affordability Ratio 5.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.9%

High School Graduation Rate 45.6%

Diversity Index 20/100

Population 7,214 570th of 1,570

Median Income $52,881 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 21.8% 75% higher than national

Median Home Value $264,200 bottom 20%

How Earlimart Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	7,716	7,214	-6.5%
Median household income	$51,343	$52,881	+3.0%
Median home value	$269,000	$264,200	-1.8%

How Earlimart Compares

Median Household Income

Earlimart

$52,881

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Earlimart

$264,200

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.4%

$25K-$50K 26.2%

$50K-$100K 40.2%

$100K+ 12.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

11.5%

$10K-$15K

5.9%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

0.5%

$25K-$30K

6.2%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

5.7%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

6.3%

$50K-$60K

13.8%

$60K-$75K

10.1%

$75K-$100K

16.4%

$100K-$125K

4.1%

$125K-$150K

3.0%

$150K-$200K

1.8%

$200K+

3.4%

Employment

24.9% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

60.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 56.7%

Renter 43.3%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $965/mo 21.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

32.8%

18-34

26.4%

35-54

21.4%

55-74

16.3%

75+

3.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Earlimart Rankings in California

#570 Population of 1,570

#1192 Median Income of 1,375

#1426 Education of 1,570

#1201 Home Value of 1,376

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Other Cities in Tulare County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Visalia	143,939	$81,989	11.5%	$371,500
Tulare	70,945	$72,410	17.9%	$329,800
Porterville	63,157	$60,461	17.3%	$285,700
Dinuba	25,475	$59,484	26.8%	$275,000
Lindsay	12,643	$53,201	33.1%	$286,400
Farmersville	10,397	$60,804	22.9%	$248,500
Exeter	10,258	$75,769	14.2%	$307,600
Orosi	8,966	$54,604	22.0%	$227,100
Woodlake	7,702	$46,266	25.3%	$300,200
Goshen	5,136	$73,125	24.2%	$289,300

Cities Similar to Earlimart

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Mecca	7,184	$48,312	$224,300	4.8%	17.8%
Fort Bragg	7,032	$56,481	$535,400	26.4%	18.2%
Magalia	7,389	$56,920	$280,600	17.3%	11.8%
Gridley	7,330	$57,974	$312,800	13.6%	17.9%
Franklin (Merced County)	7,392	$58,295	$308,200	13.2%	22.9%

Population Overview

Earlimart is a small city located in California, within Tulare County. The total population is 7,214. It ranks as the 570th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Earlimart is 26.8 years. This is 29% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 32.8% of the population under 18, Earlimart has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Earlimart is $52,881. This is 47% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.8%. This is 82% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 24.9%. This is 277% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $264,200. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Earlimart has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 88.9% of all residents. Asian residents account for 9.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (88.9% vs 40.2%).

Education

3.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 89% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 45.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Earlimart, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Earlimart, California?

Earlimart, California has a population of 7,214 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Earlimart, CA?

The median household income in Earlimart is $52,881, which is 34% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Earlimart, CA?

The poverty rate in Earlimart is 21.8%. This means approximately 1,565 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Earlimart, California?

Earlimart's population is 1.1% White, 0.4% Black, 88.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 9.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Earlimart, CA?

The median home value in Earlimart is $264,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x.

How educated is Earlimart, California?

3.9% of adults (25+) in Earlimart hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.