Commerce, CA

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Population

12,998

0.00769% growth

Median Age

34.7


Median Household Income

$42,734

1.18% growth

Poverty Rate

16%


Number of Employees

5,560

4.83% growth

Median Property Value

$357,200

4.08% growth

About

Economy

Health

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Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Commerce, CA had a population of 13k people with a median age of 34.7 and a median household income of $42,734. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Commerce, CA grew from 12,997 to 12,998, a 0.00769% increase and its median household income grew from $42,235 to $42,734, a 1.18% increase.

The population of Commerce, CA is 94.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.44% Black or African American Alone, and 1.25% White Alone. 74.6% of the people in Commerce, CA speak a non-English language, and 82.1% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Commerce, CA are National Polytechnic College (157 degrees awarded in 2016).

The median property value in Commerce, CA is $357,200, and the homeownership rate is 42.2%. Most people in Commerce, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Commerce, CA is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Commerce, CA employs 5.56k people. The largest industries in Commerce, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (770 people), Manufacturing (745 people), and Retail Trade (642 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($51,875), Transportation & Warehousing ($41,009), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,899).

Median household income in Commerce, CA is $42,734. Males in Commerce, CA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,252. The income inequality in Commerce, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$42,734

2017 value

± $4,868

1.18%

1 Year Growth

± 14.1%

Households in Commerce, CA have a median annual income of $42,734, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $42,235 in 2016, which represents a 1.18% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$72,235

Average Male Salary

± $699

$57,252

Average Female Salary

± $582

In 2017, full-time male employees in Commerce, CA made 1.26 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,946 ± $1,081

  2. White

    $59,925 ± $556

  3. Two or More Races

    $49,289 ± $1,826

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Commerce, CA workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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

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Wage Distribution

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

0.5

2017 Wage GINI

0.5

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in California was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 5323.03

  2. Census Tract 5323.02

  3. N/A

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Commerce, CA was Census Tract 5323.03 with a value of $46,596, followed by Census Tract 5323.02 and N/A, with respective values of $45,227 and N/A.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Commerce, CA (2.06k out of 12.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Hispanic

    2,011 ± 272

  2. White

    1,512 ± 234

  3. Other

    447 ± 141

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

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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

5.56k

2017 Value

± 499

4.83%

1 Year growth

± 12%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Commerce, CA grew at a rate of 4.83%, from 5.3k employees to 5.56k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Commerce, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (895 people), Sales & Related Occupations (622 people), and Transportation Occupations (557 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Commerce, CA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Commerce, CA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (895 people), Sales & Related Occupations (622 people), and Transportation Occupations (557 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Commerce, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (2.89 times higher than expected), Transportation Occupations (2.75 times), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (2.06 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Commerce, CA, by median earnings, are Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($95,909), Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($57,153), and Health Technologists & Technicians ($55,972).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

5.56k

2017 Value

± 499

4.83%

1 Year growth

± 12%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Commerce, CA grew at a rate of 4.83%, from 5.3k employees to 5.56k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Commerce, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (770 people), Manufacturing (745 people), and Retail Trade (642 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Commerce, CA, though some of these residents may live in Commerce, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Commerce, CA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (770 people), Manufacturing (745 people), and Retail Trade (642 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Commerce, CA has an unusually high number of Wholesale Trade (2.67 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (1.91 times), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.51 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Commerce, CA, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance ($51,875), Transportation & Warehousing ($41,009), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,899).

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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

  1. Electronics

    $196B

  2. Mixed freight

    $157B

  3. Gasoline

    $127B

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

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.54T

2015 Value

$2.48T

Projected 2045 Value

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.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Texas

    $63.1B

  2. Arizona

    $42.2B

  3. 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).

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Health

82.6% of the population of Commerce, CA has health coverage, with 34.2% on employee plans, 32.5% on Medicaid, 8.45% on Medicare, 7% on non-group plans, and 0.426% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Commerce, CA 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

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1,281 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

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).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. 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.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. 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.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$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.

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Health Care Coverage

17.4%

Uninsured

34.2%

Employer Coverage

32.5%

Medicaid

8.45%

Medicare

7%

Non-Group

0.426%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Commerce, CA declined by 12.5% from 19.9% to 17.4%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Tehama County

    10.6% prevalence

  2. San Joaquin County

    10.5% prevalence

  3. Alpine County

    10.3% prevalence

Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in California, at 10.6%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in California by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Commerce, CA is home to a population of 13k people, from which 82.1% are citizens. As of 2017, 33.3% of Commerce, CA residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Commerce, CA is composed of 12.3k Hispanic or Latino residents (94.8%), 187 Black or African American Alone residents (1.44%), 163 White Alone residents (1.25%), 114 Asian Alone residents (0.877%), 99 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.762%), 78 Two or More Races residents (0.6%), 18 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.138%), and 17 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.131%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Commerce, CA are Spanish or Spanish Creole (8,881 speakers), Gujarati (111 speakers), and Chinese (37 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

25

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.6

51

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Commerce, CA was 34.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 25, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 51. But people in Commerce, CA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Commerce, CA residents was 34.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

33.3%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

32.7%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 33.3% of Commerce, CA residents 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 Commerce, CA was 32.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    4,212,695 ± 47,591 people

  2. Philippines

    836,199 ± 22,209 people

  3. China

    612,429 ± 19,062 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Commerce, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 4,212,695 Commerce, CA residents, followed by Philippines with 836,199 and China with 612,429.

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Citizenship

82.1%

2017 Citizenship

83.4%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 82.1% of Commerce, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Commerce, CA was 83.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. Hispanic or Latino

    12.3k ± 935

  2. Black or African American Alone

    187 ± 116

  3. White Alone

    163 ± 122

In 2017, there were 65.9 times more Hispanic or Latino residents (12.3k people) in Commerce, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 187 Black or African American Alone and 163 White Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Commerce, CA as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    8,881 speakers (73%)

  2. Gujarati

    111 speakers (0.913%)

  3. Chinese

    37 speakers (0.304%)

74.6% of Commerce, CA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Commerce, CA was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 73% of the overall population of Commerce, CA are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 0.913% speak Gujarati and 0.304% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    84 ± 51

  2. Korea

    21 ± 28

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    18 ± 27

Commerce, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in Commerce, CA awarded 157 degrees. The student population of Commerce, CA is skewed towards women, with 66 male students and 135 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Commerce, CA are Hispanic or Latino (123 and 78.8%), followed by Asian (20 and 12.8%), Black or African American (6 and 3.85%), and White (6 and 3.85%).

The largest universities in Commerce, CA by number of degrees awarded are National Polytechnic College (157 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Commerce, CA are Phlebotamy Technician (52 and 33.1%), Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (34 and 21.7%), and Dialysis Technologist (28 and 17.8%).

The median tuition costs in Commerce, CA are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Phlebotamy Technician

    52 degrees awarded

  2. Dialysis Technologist

    28 degrees awarded

  3. Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology

    0 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Commerce, CA was Phlebotamy Technician with 52 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

National Polytechnic College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

157 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2016, the Commerce, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was National Polytechnic College with 157 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

36

Degrees Awarded to Men

121

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 36 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Commerce, CA, which is 0.298 times less than the 121 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. Hispanic or Latino

    123 degrees awarded

  2. Asian

    20 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American

    6 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Commerce, CA were to Hispanic or Latino students. These 123 degrees mean that there were 6.15 times more Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 20 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Commerce, CA was $357,200 in 2017, which is 1.64 times larger than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $343,200 to $357,200, a 4.08% increase. The homeownership rate in Commerce, CA is 42.2%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Commerce, CA have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Commerce, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$42,734

Median Household Income

± $4,868

3.59k

Number of Households

± 371

In 2017, the median household income of the 3.59k households in Commerce, CA grew to $42,734 from the previous year's value of $42,235.

The following chart displays the households in Commerce, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$357,200

2017 Median

± $9,683

$343,200

2016 Median

± $12,165

In 2017, the median property value in Commerce, CA grew to to $357,200 from the previous year's value of $343,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Commerce, 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 Commerce, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

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

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Rent vs Own

42.2%

2017 Homeownership

41.7%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 42.2% of the housing units in Commerce, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.7%.

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

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Commerce, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Commerce, CA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

26.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Commerce, CA have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 3.08% of the workforce in Commerce, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    77.6%

  2. Carpooled

    13%

  3. Worked At Home

    3.45%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Commerce, CA was Drove Alone, followed by those who Carpooled and those who Worked At Home.

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