Artesia, CA

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2024 Population

15,889

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

40.7

1.5% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

9.44%

6.31% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$101,004

3.37% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$776,600

1.69% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

7,297

0.537% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Artesia, 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.

80.9% of the residents in Artesia, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Artesia, CA are Angeles Institute (115 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Artesia, CA was $776,600, and the homeownership rate was 49.5%.

Most people in Artesia, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Artesia, CA was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Artesia, CA is home to a population of 15.9k people, from which 80.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 47.6% of Artesia, CA residents were born outside of the country (7.56k people).

In 2024, there were 2.93 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.86k people) in Artesia, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.34k Other (Hispanic) and 2.09k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

80.9%

2024 Citizenship

81%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 80.9% of Artesia, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Artesia, CA was 81%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Artesia, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Artesia, CA

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.86k ± 1.19k
Other (Hispanic)
2.34k ± 589
White (Non-Hispanic)
2.09k ± 481

33.1%

Hispanic Population

5.26k people

33.1% of the people in Artesia, CA are hispanic (5.26k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Artesia, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
China
695,724 ± 20,296 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

Foreign-Born Population

47.6%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

7.56k people

49.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.95k people

As of 2024, 47.6% of Artesia, CA residents (7.56k 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 Artesia, CA was 49.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Artesia, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
73 ± 54
Gulf War (1990s)
57 ± 59
Gulf War (2001-)
46 ± 63

Artesia, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Artesia, CA.

Health

91.3% of the population of Artesia, CA has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 27.4% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.285% 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, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.73%

Uninsured

41.1%

Employer Coverage

27.4%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

0.285%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Artesia, CA grew by 7.38% from 8.13% to 8.73%.

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

Economy

The economy of Artesia, CA employs 7.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Artesia, CA were Retail Trade (959 people), Manufacturing (893 people), and Educational Services (819 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($94,200), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,900), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,469).

Employment

Occupations

7.3k

2024 Value

± 747

0.537%

1 Year growth

± 14.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Artesia, CA grew at a rate of 0.537%, from 7.26k employees to 7.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Artesia, CA, are Management Occupations (932 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (859 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (779 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Artesia, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

7.3k

2024 Value

± 747

0.537%

1 Year growth

± 14.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Artesia, CA grew at a rate of 0.537%, from 7.26k employees to 7.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Artesia, CA, are Retail Trade (959 people), Manufacturing (893 people), and Educational Services (819 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Artesia, CA, though some of these residents may live in Artesia, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,926

Median earning men ± $5,132

$39,934

Median earning women ± $12,915

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,953), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($75,313), and Manufacturing ($72,778).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,600), Manufacturing ($84,375), and Construction ($82,222).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

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.

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 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Artesia, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

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 California

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.

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

Education

In 2024, universities in Artesia, CA awarded 115 degrees. The student population of Artesia, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 27 male students and 86 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Artesia, CA are Hispanic or Latino (66 and 60%), Black or African American (25 and 22.7%), Asian (9 and 8.18%), and White (4 and 3.64%).

The largest universities in Artesia, CA by number of degrees awarded are Angeles Institute (115 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Artesia, CA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (71 and 61.7%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (34 and 29.6%), and Home Health Aide (10 and 8.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 113 students enrolled in Artesia, CA, 23.9% men and 76.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 49 records, of which 71.4% were women and 28.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common

71 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Artesia, CA was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 71 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Artesia, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Angeles Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

115 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Angeles Institute with 115 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 23 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Artesia, CA, which is 0.25 times less than the 92 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 66 degrees mean that there were 2.64 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 25 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Artesia, CA was $776,600 in 2024, which is 2.33 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $763,700 to $776,600, a 1.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Artesia, CA is 49.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Artesia, CA have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Artesia, CA is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$776,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$53,634

$2,235

Median Property Taxes

±$376

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 Artesia, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

49.5%

Homeownership

2024

72.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 49.5% of the housing units in Artesia, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.6%.

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

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$101,004

Median Household Income

± $16,448

4.51k

Number of Households

± 556

In 2024, the median household income of the 4.51k households in Artesia, CA grew to $101,004 from the previous year's value of $97,712.

The following chart displays the households in Artesia, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Artesia, CA is from California.

0.493

2024 Wage GINI in California

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (66.3%)
Carpooled (15.8%)
Worked At Home (13.2%)

In 2024, 66.3% of workers in Artesia, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.8%) and those who worked at home (13.2%).

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.

Commute Time

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Artesia, CA have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.98% of the workforce in Artesia, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Artesia, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Artesia, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Artesia, CA have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Artesia, CA (1.45k out of 15.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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.