Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA

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2024 Population
124,327
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
US Senator
Adam Schiff
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
32.7
0.305% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
16%
0.131% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$73,038
2.77% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$419,500
8.2% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
47,537
1.77% 1-year growth

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47.9% of the households in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) 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.

86.7% of the residents in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA are Modesto Junior College (2,792 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA was $419,500, and the homeownership rate was 55.8%.

Most people in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA is home to a population of 124k people, from which 86.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 22.9% of Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (28.4k people).

In 2024, there were 1.02 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (34.8k people) in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.1k White (Non-Hispanic) and 22.2k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA are Spanish (45,896 households), Khmer (1,231 households), and Hindi (949 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
61,798
Women
50.1%
61,650
Men
49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 123,448 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

86.7%
2024 Citizenship
87%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 86.7% of Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA was 87%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA
  1. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    34.8k ± 3.01k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    34.1k ± 1.89k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    22.2k ± 2.51k
57.4%
Hispanic Population
71.3k people

In 2024, there were 1.02 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (34.8k people) in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.1k White (Non-Hispanic) and 22.2k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

57.4% of the people in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA are hispanic (71.3k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    18,254 ± 3,062 people
  2. Afghanistan
    974 ± 763 people
  3. Fiji
    923 ± 743 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 18,254 Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA residents, followed by Afghanistan with 974 and Fiji with 923.

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Foreign-Born Population

22.9%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
28.4k people
22.7%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
28k people

As of 2024, 22.9% of Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA residents (28.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA was 22.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    45,896 households (39.9%)
  2. Khmer
    1,231 households (1.07%)
  3. Hindi
    949 households (0.826%)

47.9% of the households in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA was Spanish. 39.9% of the households in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    996 ± 187
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    803 ± 280
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    304 ± 114

Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA employs 47.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA were Construction (4,193 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,142 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,897 people), and the highest paying industries were Offices of physicians ($204,802), Motion pictures & video industries ($162,837), and Lawn & garden equipment & supplies stores ($146,528).

Males in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,005. The income inequality in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
21,573
Women
45.4%
25,964
Men
54.6%

The workforce of Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA in 2023 was 47,537 people, with 45.4% woman, and 54.6% men.

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Occupations

47.5k
2023 Value
1.77%
1 Year growth
± 1.77%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 1.77%, from 46.7k employees to 47.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,810 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,419 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,353 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.5k
2023 Value
1.77%
1 Year growth
± 1.77%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 1.77%, from 46.7k employees to 47.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA, are Construction (4,193 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,142 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,897 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) 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

$48,506
Median earning men ± $1,492
$37,649
Median earning women ± $2,595

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($104,318), Information ($78,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($75,846).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,633), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,779), and Wholesale Trade ($46,952).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.57%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

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

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff 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.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.
2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla
Senator from California3
Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
Adam Schiff
Senator from California1
Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA awarded 2,792 degrees. The student population of Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 6,742 male students and 10,410 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (1,471 and 52.7%), White (964 and 34.6%), Asian (194 and 6.96%), and Black or African American (84 and 3.01%).

The largest universities in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Modesto Junior College (2,792 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (398 and 14.3%), Biological & Physical Sciences (344 and 12.3%), and General Business Administration & Management (205 and 7.34%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $1,188 for in-state students and $8,788 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 17,152 students enrolled in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA, 39.3% men and 60.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 9,583 records, of which 62.1% were women and 37.9% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Biological & Physical Sciences
    344 degrees awarded
  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    303 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    201 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA was Biological & Physical Sciences with 344 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Modesto Junior College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
2,792 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Modesto Junior College with 2,792 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 954 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA, which is 0.519 times less than the 1,838 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,471 degrees mean that there were 1.53 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 964 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($1,188) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($82) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,152) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 2.73% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 3.37% 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 Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (28.6k), Some college (21k), and Primary Education (19.1k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA was $419,500 in 2024, which is 1.26 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $387,700 to $419,500, a 8.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA is 55.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 31.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$419,500
Median Property Value 2024
±$8,460
$21,558
Median Property Taxes
±$1,071

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 Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

55.8%
Homeownership
2024
65.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 55.8% of the housing units in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.5%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$73,038
Median Household Income
± $2,532
38.6k
Number of Households
± 1,567

In 2024, the median household income of the 38.6k households in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA grew to $73,038 from the previous year's value of $71,072.

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Wage Distribution

0.44
2023 Wage GINI in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA
0.433
2022 Wage GINI in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA

In 2023, the income inequality in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.63% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (75.5%)
  2. Carpooled (13.8%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.29%)

In 2024, 75.5% of workers in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.8%) and those who worked at home (6.29%).

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Commute Time

31.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (31.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 9.16% of the workforce in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) 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 Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA (19.8k out of 123k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More 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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Health

93.2% of the population of Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 36.3% on employee plans, 38.7% on Medicaid, 8.65% on Medicare, 9.07% on non-group plans, and 0.491% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,233 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,233 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.6% under 18 years, 24.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.8%
Uninsured
36.3%
Employer Coverage
38.7%
Medicaid
8.65%
Medicare
9.07%
Non-Group
0.491%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Stanislaus County (Central)--Modesto City (West) PUMA, CA declined by 5.48% from 7.19% to 6.8%.

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