Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA

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Population

140,577

0.668% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

Median Age

31.4

Poverty Rate

18.4%

Median Household Income

$82,785

6.07% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$916,200

8.46% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

64,365

1.51% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA had a population of 141k people with a median age of 31.4 and a median household income of $82,785. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA grew from 139,644 to 140,577, a 0.668% increase and its median household income grew from $78,050 to $82,785, a 6.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (21.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.11%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.89%), and White (Hispanic) (5.37%). 31.2% of the people in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA speak a non-English language, and 87% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Alameda County (North)--Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA are University of California-Berkeley (12,673 degrees awarded in 2017), Berkeley City College (804 degrees), and The Wright Institute (151 degrees).

The median property value in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA is $916,200, and the homeownership rate is 43.5%. Most people in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA is 1 car per household.

Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA borders Oakland (Northwest) & Emeryville Cities PUMA, CA, Oakland (East) & Piedmont Cities PUMA, CA, San Leandro, Alameda & Oakland (Southwest) Cities PUMA, CA, Richmond (Southwest) & San Pablo Cities PUMA, CA, Richmond (North), Hercules & El Cerrito Cites PUMA, CA, Concord (West), Martinez & Pleasant Hill Cities PUMA, CA, and Walnut Creek (West), Lafayette, Orinda Cities & Moraga Town PUMA, CA.

United States California

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in California, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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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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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of California across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 61.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.6%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.37%). The most partisan county was San Francisco County, CA with 85% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (61.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (31.6%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (3.37%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 61.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.6%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.37%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of California.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for California

61.7% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in California

San Francisco County, CA
85% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Alameda County, CA
78.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Marin County, CA
78.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in California was San Francisco County, CA with 85% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in California colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from California

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

Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

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 elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed 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.

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 53 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.

Diversity

Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA is home to a population of 141k people, from which 87% are citizens. As of 2018, 22.2% of Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (31.2k people).

In 2018, there were 2.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (74.2k people) in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 10k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA are Spanish (11,124 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (10,468 speakers), and Korean (2,333 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
74.2k ± 1.28k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
30.1k ± 1.03k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10k ± 706

11.5%

Hispanic Population

16.2k people

11.5% of the people in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA are hispanic (16.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
11,124 speakers (8.25%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
10,468 speakers (7.77%)
Korean
2,333 speakers (1.73%)

31.2% of Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA was Spanish. 8.25% of the overall population of Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA are native Spanish speakers. 7.77% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 1.73% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

22.2%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

31.2k people

21.9%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

30.2k people

As of 2018, 22.2% of Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA residents (31.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA was 21.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.9

In 2018, the median age of all people in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA was 31.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 30, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 34. But people in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA residents was 32.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
5,113 ± 1,723 people
India
2,334 ± 1,176 people
Mexico
2,236 ± 1,152 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA was China, the natal country of 5,113 Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA residents, followed by India with 2,334 and Mexico with 2,236.

Citizenship

87%

2018 Citizenship

87.1%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 87% of Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA was 87.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,315 ± 199
Gulf War (2001-)
712 ± 189
Gulf War (1990s)
353 ± 110

Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA is $82,785. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $181,965, followed by San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA and Inner Mission & Castro PUMA, CA, with respective values of $179,435 and $164,252.

Males in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,986. The income inequality in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.542, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA employs 64.4k people. The largest industries in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (12,435 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,633 people), and Computer Systems Design (3,485 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($185,284), Software publishing ($146,491), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($145,748).

Wages

Median Household Income

$82,785

2018 value

± $2,545

6.07%

1 Year Growth

± 3.89%

Households in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA have a median annual income of $82,785, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $78,050 in 2017, which represents a 6.07% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$97,522

Average Male Salary in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA

± $15,257

$75,986

Average Female Salary in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA

± $12,984

In 2017, full-time male employees in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA made 1.28 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA

White
$76,162 ± $10,562
Asian
$56,309 ± $16,038
Two or More Races
$47,962 ± $31,760

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA workers was White. These workers were paid 1.35 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.542

2017 Wage GINI in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA

0.539

2016 Wage GINI in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA

In 2017, the income inequality in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA was 0.542 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.495% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $181,965, followed by San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA and Inner Mission & Castro PUMA, CA, with respective values of $179,435 and $164,252.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

18.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA (23.6k out of 128k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
9,274 ± 810
Asian
8,144 ± 774
Hispanic
3,140 ± 445

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

64.4k

2017 Value

1.51%

1 Year growth

± 1.51%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 1.51%, from 63.4k employees to 64.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA, are Postsecondary teachers (5,393 people), Miscellaneous managers (2,700 people), and Software developers, applications & systems software (2,277 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA, by number of employees, are Postsecondary teachers (5,393 people), Miscellaneous managers (2,700 people), and Software developers, applications & systems software (2,277 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Computer & information research scientists (19.1 times higher than expected), Other Physical Scientists (18 times), and Biological scientists (11.3 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA, by average salary, are Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents ($248,853), Physicians & surgeons ($239,093), and Personal financial advisors ($227,821).

Industries

Employment by Industries

64.4k

2017 Value

1.51%

1 Year growth

± 1.51%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 1.51%, from 63.4k employees to 64.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (12,435 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,633 people), and Computer Systems Design (3,485 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA, by number of employees, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (12,435 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,633 people), and Computer Systems Design (3,485 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA has an unusually high number of Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals (8.42 times higher than expected), Scientific research & development services (7.54 times), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6.64 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA, by average salary, are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($185,284), Software publishing ($146,491), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($145,748).

Domestic Trade

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

In 2015, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $196B, followed by Mixed freight ($157B) and Gasoline ($127B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California.

$1.54T

2015 Value in California

$2.48T

Projected 2045 Value in California

61.2% growth

In 2015, total outbound California trade was $1.54T. This is expected to increase 61.2% to $2.48T by 2045.

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

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

Texas
$63.1B
Arizona
$42.2B
Washington
$31.2B

In 2015, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $63.1B, followed by Arizona with $42.2B and Washington and $31.2B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in Alameda County (North)--Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA awarded 13,832 degrees. The student population of Alameda County (North)--Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA is skewed towards women, with 24,026 male students and 25,457 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Alameda County (North)--Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA are White (4,151 and 36.6%), followed by Asian (3,807 and 33.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1,558 and 13.7%), and Unknown (765 and 6.74%).

The largest universities in Alameda County (North)--Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are University of California-Berkeley (12,673 and 91.6%), Berkeley City College (804 and 5.81%), and The Wright Institute (151 and 1.09%).

The most popular majors in Alameda County (North)--Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA are General Business Administration & Management (991 and 7.16%), General Economics (647 and 4.68%), and Cellular & Molecular Biology (615 and 4.45%).

The median tuition costs in Alameda County (North)--Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA are $18,200 for private four year colleges, and $11,502 and $39,516 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Computer Science
556 degree-majorss awarded
General Economics
615 degree-majorss awarded
Cellular & Molecular Biology
571 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Alameda County (North)--Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA was Computer Science with 556 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Alameda County (North)--Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of California-Berkeley
12,673 degrees awarded
Berkeley City College
804 degrees awarded
The Wright Institute
151 degrees awarded

$11,502

Median In-State Public

$18,200

Median Private

In 2017, the Alameda County (North)--Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of California-Berkeley with 12,673 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

6,738

Degrees Awarded to Men

7,094

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 6,738 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alameda County (North)--Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA, which is 0.95 times less than the 7,094 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Alameda County (North)--Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
4,151 degrees awarded
Asian
3,807 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,558 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Alameda County (North)--Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA were to White students. These 4,151 degrees mean that there were 1.09 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 3,807 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA was $916,200 in 2018, which is 3.99 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $844,700 to $916,200, a 8.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA is 43.5%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property Value

$916,200

2018 Median

± $13,609

$844,700

2017 Median

± $14,479

In 2018, the median property value in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA grew to to $916,200 from the previous year's value of $844,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$82,785

Median Household Income

± $2,545

52.3k

Number of Households

± 1,303

In 2018, the median household income of the 52.3k households in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA grew to $82,785 from the previous year's value of $78,050.

The following chart displays the households in Berkeley & Albany Cities 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 $200k+ range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

43.5%

2018 Homeownership

43.6%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 43.5% of the housing units in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 43.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

26.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 2.94% of the workforce in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
33.7%
Public Transit
23.8%
Walked
16.6%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA was Drove Alone (33.7%), followed by those who Public Transit (23.8%) and those who Walked (16.6%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA have 1 car, followed by 2 cars.

Health

96.3% of the population of Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 54.9% on employee plans, 9.45% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 21% on non-group plans, and 0.66% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in California was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in California see 1281 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1281 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1214 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 324 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (10.6%). Additionally, Tulare County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,281 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,281 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,281 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in California

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.71%

Uninsured

54.9%

Employer Coverage

9.45%

Medicaid

10.2%

Medicare

21%

Non-Group

0.66%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Berkeley & Albany Cities PUMA, CA declined by 31.9% from 5.45% to 3.71%.

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