Avocado Heights, CA

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2023 Population

12,934

3.98% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/AAlex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AAdam Schiff

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.2

1.6% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

10.6%

27.6% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$95,000

2.56% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$668,700

3.24% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

6,196

6.88% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Avocado Heights, CA had a population of 12.9k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $95,000. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Avocado Heights, CA declined from 13,470 to 12,934, a −3.98% decrease and its median household income declined from $97,500 to $95,000, a −2.56% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Avocado Heights, CA are Other (Hispanic) (46.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (21.1%), White (Hispanic) (13.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.7%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (4.95%).

None of the households in Avocado Heights, 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.

88.7% of the residents in Avocado Heights, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Latin American Bible Institute (20 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Avocado Heights, CA was $668,700, and the homeownership rate was 74.7%.

Most people in Avocado Heights, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Avocado Heights, CA was N/A per household.

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Population & Diversity

Avocado Heights, CA is home to a population of 12.9k people, from which 88.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 29.2% of Avocado Heights, CA residents were born outside of the country (3.78k people).

In 2023, there were 2.21 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (6.05k people) in Avocado Heights, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.73k Two+ (Hispanic) and 1.72k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

88.7%

2023 Citizenship

87.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 88.7% of Avocado Heights, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Avocado Heights, CA was 87.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Avocado Heights, CA

Other (Hispanic)
6.05k ± 1.17k
Two+ (Hispanic)
2.73k ± 925
White (Hispanic)
1.72k ± 557

81.8%

Hispanic Population

10.6k people

81.8% of the people in Avocado Heights, CA are hispanic (10.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Avocado Heights, 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
3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
Philippines
824,230 ± 22,055 people
China
685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

Foreign-Born Population

29.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.78k people

29.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.93k people

As of 2023, 29.2% of Avocado Heights, CA residents (3.78k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Avocado Heights, CA was 29.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
107 ± 61
Gulf War (2001-)
72 ± 61
Korea
22 ± 32

Avocado Heights, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Avocado Heights, CA employs 6.2k people. The largest industries in Avocado Heights, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (782 people), Educational Services (674 people), and Retail Trade (615 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($108,958), Public Administration ($81,875), and Utilities ($80,956).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.2k

2023 Value

± 643

−6.88%

1 Year decline

± 15.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Avocado Heights, CA declined at a rate of −6.88%, from 6.65k employees to 6.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Avocado Heights, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (741 people), Sales & Related Occupations (534 people), and Management Occupations (525 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Avocado Heights, CA.

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.2k

2023 Value

± 643

−6.88%

1 Year decline

± 15.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Avocado Heights, CA declined at a rate of −6.88%, from 6.65k employees to 6.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Avocado Heights, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (782 people), Educational Services (674 people), and Retail Trade (615 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Avocado Heights, CA, though some of these residents may live in Avocado Heights, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,489

Median earning men ± $12,101

$35,972

Median earning women ± $3,752

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($120,500), Public Administration ($95,087), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,601).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($80,581), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,919), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,281).

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 52 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

2024 Election Results

N/AKamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
N/ADonald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
N/ARobert 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

N/AAlex 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.

N/AAdam 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.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Avocado Heights, CA awarded 20 degrees. The student population of Avocado Heights, CA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 32 male students and 46 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Avocado Heights, CA are Hispanic or Latino (19 and 95%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (1 and 5%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%), and Unknown (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Avocado Heights, CA by number of degrees awarded are Latin American Bible Institute (20 and 100%).

The most popular majors in N/A are Biblical Studies (12 and 60%), Theological Studies (8 and 40%), and General Psychology (0 and 0%).

The median tuition cost in N/A for private four year colleges is $10,950.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2023 in Avocado Heights, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 90%. The number of students enrolled in N/A was N/A (N/A% men and N/A% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Completions

Universities

Gender

Race

Latin American Bible Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Latin American Bible Institute with 20 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 11 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Avocado Heights, CA, which is 1.22 times more than the 9 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 19 degrees mean that there were 19 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 1 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Avocado Heights, CA was $668,700 in 2023, which is 2.2 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $647,700 to $668,700, a 3.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Avocado Heights, CA is 74.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Avocado Heights, CA have an average commute time of 31.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Avocado Heights, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

Median household income in Avocado Heights, CA is $95,000. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Avocado Heights, CA was Census Tract 4083.03 with a value of $121,250, followed by Census Tract 4084.02 and Census Tract 4083.01, with respective values of $105,789 and $82,978.

Housing

Property

$668,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$27,730

$2,670

Median Property Taxes

±$375

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

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

Rent vs Own

74.7%

Homeownership

2023

74.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 74.7% of the housing units in Avocado Heights, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4083.03
Census Tract 4084.02
Census Tract 4083.01

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Avocado Heights, CA was Census Tract 4083.03 with a value of $121,250, followed by Census Tract 4084.02 and Census Tract 4083.01, with respective values of $105,789 and $82,978.

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

Household Income

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

$95,000

Median Household Income

± $15,321

3.57k

Number of Households

± 435

In 2023, the median household income of the 3.57k households in Avocado Heights, CA declined from $95,000 from the previous year's value of $97,500.

The following chart displays the households in Avocado Heights, 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was lower than than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed more 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 2023

Drove Alone (78.1%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (6.77%)

In 2023, 78.1% of workers in Avocado Heights, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (6.77%).

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

31.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Avocado Heights, CA have a similar commute time (31.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (31.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.28% of the workforce in Avocado Heights, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Avocado Heights, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Avocado Heights, CA have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Avocado Heights, CA (1.35k out of 12.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Avocado Heights, 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.3% of the population of Avocado Heights, CA has health coverage, with 46.8% on employee plans, 23.5% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.178% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see 1343 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.812% decrease from the previous year (1354 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1062 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 239 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Los Angeles County, CA.

1,343 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Los Angeles County, CA

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see an average of 1,343 patients per year. This represents a 0.812% decrease from the previous year (1,354 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.75%

Uninsured

46.8%

Employer Coverage

23.5%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.178%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Avocado Heights, CA declined by 3.91% from 7.02% to 6.75%.

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

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