Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA

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2021 Population
105,169
2.79% 1-year growth
US Senator
Dianne Feinstein
Democratic Party
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
50.1
0.988% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
10.4%
9.46% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$74,031
9.38% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$469,400
6.37% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA had a population of 105k people with a median age of 50.1 and a median household income of $74,031. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA grew from 102,315 to 105,169, a 2.79% increase and its median household income grew from $67,684 to $74,031, a 9.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.9%), White (Hispanic) (6.58%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.07%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.83%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.18%).

9.01% of the households in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, 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.

97% of the residents in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA are Paul Mitchell the School-Reno-North Tahoe (8 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA was $469,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.5%.

Most people in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA is home to a population of 105k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.02% of Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (6.34k people).

In 2021, there were 12.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (88.2k people) in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.93k White (Hispanic) and 4.28k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA are Spanish (5,757 households), German (731 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (493 households).

Citizenship

97%
2021 Citizenship
97.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97% of Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    88.2k ± 388
  2. White (Hispanic)
    6.93k ± 839
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    4.28k ± 465
9.83%
Hispanic Population
10.3k people

In 2021, there were 12.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (88.2k people) in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.93k White (Hispanic) and 4.28k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.83% of the people in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA are hispanic (10.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.02%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
6.34k people
5.64%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
5.78k people

As of 2021, 6.02% of Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA residents (6.34k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA was 5.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    5,757 households (5.71%)
  2. German
    731 households (0.725%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    493 households (0.489%)

9.01% of the households in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA was Spanish. 5.71% of the households in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,281 ± 423
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    967 ± 294
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    729 ± 202

Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.39 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA employs 40.4k people. The largest industries in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA are Construction (3,367 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,476 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,044 people), and the highest paying industries are Household appliances & electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers ($184,062), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($179,540), and Electronics stores ($169,906).

Workforce Diversity

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RACE/ETHNICITY
19,357
Women
49.9%
19,434
Men
50.1%

The workforce of Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA in 2020 was 38,791 people, with 49.9% woman, and 50.1% men.

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Occupations

40.4k
2021 Value
4.25%
1 Year growth
± 4.25%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 4.25%, from 38.8k employees to 40.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA, are Other managers (1,714 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,077 people), and Registered nurses (1,038 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industries

40.4k
2021 Value
4.25%
1 Year growth
± 4.25%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 4.25%, from 38.8k employees to 40.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA, are Construction (3,367 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,476 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,044 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, 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

$49,821
Median earning men ± $3,381
$33,902
Median earning women ± $1,352

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($93,235), Public Administration ($81,944), and Manufacturing ($79,167).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($88,571), Public Administration ($57,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,943).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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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.

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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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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

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

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Dianne 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.
Alex 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 Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA awarded 8 degrees. The student population of Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 18 male students and 14 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA are White (4 and 50%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2 and 25%), Two or More Races (1 and 12.5%), and Unknown (1 and 12.5%).

The largest universities in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Paul Mitchell the School-Reno-North Tahoe (8 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA are Barbering (5 and 62.5%) and General Cosmetology (3 and 37.5%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.482% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.558% 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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA in 2021 were Some college (25k), Bachelors Degree (19.4k), and High School or Equivalent (19k).

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The median property value in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA was $469,400 in 2021, which is 1.92 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $441,300 to $469,400, a 6.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA is 75.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA is $74,031. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

Property

$469,400
Median Property Value 2021
±$9,240
$31,713
Median Property Taxes
±$1,295

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 Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

75.5%
Homeownership
2021
65.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 75.5% of the housing units in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.8%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, 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.
$74,031
Median Household Income
± $3,633
42k
Number of Households
± 1,562

In 2021, the median household income of the 42k households in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA grew to $74,031 from the previous year's value of $67,684.

The following chart displays the households in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, 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

0.489
2021 Wage GINI in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA
0.49
2020 Wage GINI in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA

In 2021, the income inequality in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA was 0.489 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.18% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (70.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (19.2%)
  3. Carpooled (6.49%)

In 2021, 70.5% of workers in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.2%) and those who carpooled to work (6.49%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

25.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.32% of the workforce in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, 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 Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA (10.8k out of 104k 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 65 - 74, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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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94.2% of the population of Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 37.6% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 19.8% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 1.77% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1240 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1254 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1132 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 244 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,240 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,240 patients per year. This represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1,254 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.4% under 18 years, 14.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

5.77%
Uninsured
37.6%
Employer Coverage
17.6%
Medicaid
19.8%
Medicare
17.5%
Non-Group
1.77%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA grew by 0.268% from 5.76% to 5.77%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Nevada & Sierra Counties PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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