Seaside, CA

Census Place

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2021 Population
32,631
4.2% 1-year decline
US Senator
N/ADianne Feinstein
Democratic Party
US Senator
N/AAlex Padilla
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
33.9
0.296% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
12.3%
0.937% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$74,140
8.39% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$588,700
9.18% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
14,864
5.71% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Seaside, CA had a population of 32.6k people with a median age of 33.9 and a median household income of $74,140. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Seaside, CA declined from 34,063 to 32,631, a −4.2% decrease and its median household income grew from $68,399 to $74,140, a 8.39% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Seaside, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (30.5%), White (Hispanic) (22.9%), Other (Hispanic) (18.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.04%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.05%).

None of the households in Seaside, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

83% of the residents in Seaside, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Seaside, CA are California State University-Monterey Bay (2,172 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Seaside, CA was $588,700, and the homeownership rate was 39.5%.

Most people in Seaside, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Seaside, CA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Seaside, CA is home to a population of 32.6k people, from which 83% are citizens. As of 2021, 27.5% of Seaside, CA residents were born outside of the country (8.97k people).

In 2021, there were 1.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.96k people) in Seaside, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.46k White (Hispanic) and 5.94k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

83%
2021 Citizenship
83.8%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 83% of Seaside, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Seaside, CA was 83.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Seaside, CA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    9.96k ± 916
  2. White (Hispanic)
    7.46k ± 1k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    5.94k ± 938
45.7%
Hispanic Population
14.9k people

In 2021, there were 1.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.96k people) in Seaside, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.46k White (Hispanic) and 5.94k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

45.7% of the people in Seaside, CA are hispanic (14.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Seaside, CA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,959,545 ± 46,338 people
  2. Philippines
    828,655 ± 22,113 people
  3. China
    680,942 ± 20,084 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,959,545 California residents, followed by Philippines with 828,655 and China with 680,942.

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Foreign-Born Population

27.5%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
8.97k people
27.2%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
9.25k people

As of 2021, 27.5% of Seaside, CA residents (8.97k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Seaside, CA was 27.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    649 ± 263
  2. Vietnam
    469 ± 117
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    229 ± 102

Seaside, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Seaside, CA employs 14.9k people. The largest industries in Seaside, CA are Accommodation & Food Services (3,143 people), Retail Trade (1,718 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,545 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($97,542), Public Administration ($76,463), and Educational Services ($55,750).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,050. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

14.9k
2021 Value
± 911
−5.71%
1 Year decline
± 9.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Seaside, CA declined at a rate of −5.71%, from 15.8k employees to 14.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Seaside, CA, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,135 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1,818 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,365 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Seaside, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

14.9k
2021 Value
± 911
−5.71%
1 Year decline
± 9.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Seaside, CA declined at a rate of −5.71%, from 15.8k employees to 14.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Seaside, CA, are Accommodation & Food Services (3,143 people), Retail Trade (1,718 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,545 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Seaside, CA, though some of these residents may live in Seaside, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$37,628
Median earning men ± $2,800
$29,932
Median earning women ± $3,950

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($125,170), Public Administration ($78,892), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,794).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($75,678), Wholesale Trade ($75,078), and Manufacturing ($50,192).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $405B
  2. $159B
  3. $155B

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T
2020 Value in California
$4.61T
Projected 2050 Value in California
109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $84.4B
  2. $44.8B
  3. $40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from California

N/ADianne Feinstein
Senator from California1
Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.
N/AAlex Padilla
Senator from California3
Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Seaside, CA awarded 2,172 degrees. The student population of Seaside, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,792 male students and 4,711 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Seaside, CA are Hispanic or Latino (1,037 and 49.9%), followed by White (574 and 27.6%), Asian (155 and 7.46%), and Two or More Races (112 and 5.39%).

The largest universities in Seaside, CA by number of degrees awarded are California State University-Monterey Bay (2,172 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Seaside, CA are General Business Administration & Management (392 and 18%), General Psychology (252 and 11.6%), and Computer Science (170 and 7.83%).

The median tuition cost in Seaside, CA for a public four year colleges is $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2021 in Seaside, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 8.37%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,503 (37.2% men and 62.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,503 students enrolled in Seaside, CA, 37.2% men and 62.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,788 records, of which 66.2% were women and 33.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 242 degree-majors awarded
  2. 170 degree-majors awarded
  3. 252 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Seaside, CA was General Business Administration & Management with 242 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Seaside, CA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
2,172 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was California State University-Monterey Bay with 2,172 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

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In 2021, 755 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Seaside, CA, which is 0.533 times less than the 1,417 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,037 degrees mean that there were 1.81 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 574 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,742) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,476) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,372) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Seaside, CA was $588,700 in 2021, which is 2.4 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $539,200 to $588,700, a 9.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Seaside, CA is 39.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Seaside, CA have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Seaside, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Seaside, CA is $74,140. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Seaside, CA was Census Tract 135 with a value of $86,836, followed by Census Tract 139 and Census Tract 133, with respective values of $76,392 and $76,018.

Property

$588,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$15,529
$4,073
Median Property Taxes
±$385

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Seaside, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Seaside, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

39.5%
Homeownership
2021
75.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 39.5% of the housing units in Seaside, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 39.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Seaside, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 135
  2. Census Tract 139
  3. Census Tract 133

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Seaside, CA was Census Tract 135 with a value of $86,836, followed by Census Tract 139 and Census Tract 133, with respective values of $76,392 and $76,018.

The following map shows all of the places in Seaside, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$74,140
Median Household Income
± $4,870
10.3k
Number of Households
± 753

In 2021, the median household income of the 10.3k households in Seaside, CA grew to $74,140 from the previous year's value of $68,399.

The following chart displays the households in Seaside, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Seaside, CA is from California.
0.497
2021 Wage GINI in California
0.498
2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (74.2%)
  2. Carpooled (11.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.28%)

In 2021, 74.2% of workers in Seaside, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who worked at home (6.28%).

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Commute Time

21.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Seaside, CA have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.98% of the workforce in Seaside, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Seaside, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Seaside, CA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Seaside, CA (3.88k out of 31.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Seaside, CA is Hispanic, followed by Other and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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88.4% of the population of Seaside, CA has health coverage, with 33.9% on employee plans, 23.7% on Medicaid, 8.1% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 6.92% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Monterey County, CA see 1528 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.9% decrease from the previous year (1590 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1413 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 240 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,528 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Monterey County, CA

Primary care physicians in Monterey County, CA see an average of 1,528 patients per year. This represents a 3.9% decrease from the previous year (1,590 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Monterey County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 24.8% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

11.6%
Uninsured
33.9%
Employer Coverage
23.7%
Medicaid
8.1%
Medicare
15.7%
Non-Group
6.92%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Seaside, CA declined by 0.671% from 11.7% to 11.6%.

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