Tooleville, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Tooleville, California had a total population of 54, the 1515th largest community in California. The poverty rate is 20.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 50.0% is notably above the national average.
Tooleville Quick Facts
How Tooleville 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 | 86 | 54 | -37.2% |
How Tooleville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Tooleville Rankings in California
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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 |
| Earlimart | 7,214 | $52,881 | 21.8% | $264,200 |
Cities Similar to Tooleville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Crest | 54 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Casmalia | 55 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 36.4% |
| La Porte | 53 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Strawberry (Tuolumne County) | 56 | N/A | N/A | 98.2% | 72.7% |
| Hat Creek | 57 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 34.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 54, Tooleville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Tooleville is a small community located in California, within Tulare County. The total population is 54. It ranks as the 1515th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tooleville is 70.2 years. This is 85% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 20.4%. This is 70% 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 50.0%. This is 656% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. 25.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 54% lower than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Tooleville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 40.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (59.3% vs 33.8%).
Education
40.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Tooleville, 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 Tooleville, California?
Tooleville, California has a population of 54 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Tooleville, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Tooleville — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Tooleville, CA?
The poverty rate in Tooleville is 20.4%. This means approximately 11 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Tooleville, California?
Tooleville's population is 59.3% White, 0.0% Black, 40.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Tooleville, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Tooleville — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Tooleville, California?
40.7% of adults (25+) in Tooleville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.