LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA

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2020 Population

152,391

0.976% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

34.5

2.07% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.1%

4.06% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$66,009

3.59% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$459,700

6.76% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

63,919

1.94% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA had a population of 152k people with a median age of 34.5 and a median household income of $66,009. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA declined from 153,893 to 152,391, a −0.976% decrease and its median household income grew from $63,723 to $66,009, a 3.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA are White (Hispanic) (48.8%), Other (Hispanic) (29.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.01%), White (Non-Hispanic) (5.68%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.92%).

79.4% of the households in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

79.2% of the residents in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Los Angeles County--LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA are Los Angeles Mission College (117867) (2,111 degrees awarded in 2021) and Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology (8 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA was $459,700, and the homeownership rate was 63.3%.

Most people in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.2 minutes. The average car ownership in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA borders Castaic PUMA, CA, LA City (North Central/Granada Hills & Sylmar) PUMA, CA, LA City (Northeast/Sunland, Sun Valley & Tujunga) PUMA, CA, and LA City (North Central/Mission Hills & Panorama City) PUMA, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA is home to a population of 152k people, from which 79.2% are citizens. As of 2018, 41.3% of LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (64.2k people).

In 2020, there were 1.65 times more White (Hispanic) residents (74.4k people) in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45k Other (Hispanic) and 10.7k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA are Spanish (107,746 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (2,100 households), and Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (703 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

77,872

Women

51.1%

74,608

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 152,480 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

79.2%

2020 Citizenship

78.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 79.2% of LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA was 78.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA

White (Hispanic)
74.4k ± 3.25k
Other (Hispanic)
45k ± 3.13k
Two+ (Hispanic)
10.7k ± 2.25k

86.2%

Hispanic Population

131k people

86.2% of the people in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA are hispanic (131k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
42,306 ± 4,292 people
El Salvador
9,405 ± 2,306 people
Guatemala
3,375 ± 1,410 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 42,306 LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA residents, followed by El Salvador with 9,405 and Guatemala with 3,375.

Foreign-Born Population

41.3%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

64.2k people

41.7%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

62.8k people

As of 2018, 41.3% of LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA residents (64.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA was 41.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
107,746 households (75.1%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
2,100 households (1.46%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
703 households (0.49%)

79.4% of the households in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA was Spanish. 75.1% of the households in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
781 ± 192
Gulf War (2001-)
715 ± 175
Gulf War (1990s)
383 ± 134

LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA employs 63.9k people. The largest industries in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA are Construction (6,581 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,975 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,717 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($157,670), Scientific research & development services ($156,869), and Electric & gas, and other combinations ($95,603).

Males in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.14 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,845. The income inequality in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.395, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,651

Women

44.8%

35,268

Men

55.2%

The workforce of LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA in 2020 was 63,919 people, with 44.8% woman, and 55.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

63.9k

2020 Value

−1.94%

1 Year decline

± −1.94%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −1.94%, from 65.2k employees to 63.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA, are Cashiers (2,779 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,103 people), and Construction laborers (1,952 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

63.9k

2020 Value

−1.94%

1 Year decline

± −1.94%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −1.94%, from 65.2k employees to 63.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA, are Construction (6,581 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,975 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,717 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,502

Median earning men ± $1,318

$26,139

Median earning women ± $832

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($61,313), Information ($57,361), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,028).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($62,545), Public Administration ($37,208), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,525).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California.

$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

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
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

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 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

Voting results are not available for LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

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 was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of 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 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 2021, universities in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA awarded 2,119 degrees. The student population of LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,852 male students and 10,898 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (1,688 and 80.2%), followed by White (173 and 8.22%), Asian (80 and 3.8%), and Unknown (73 and 3.47%).

The largest universities in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Los Angeles Mission College (117867) (2,111 and 99.6%) and Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology (8 and 0.378%).

The most popular majors in Los Angeles County--LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,003 and 47.3%), Child Care Provider (188 and 8.87%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (133 and 6.28%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 17,750 students enrolled in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA, 38.6% men and 61.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 13,392 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
484 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
133 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
83 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Los Angeles County--LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 484 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Los Angeles County--LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Los Angeles Mission College (117867)
2,111 degrees awarded
Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology
8 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Los Angeles Mission College (117867) with 2,111 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 564 men were awarded degrees from institutions in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA, which is 0.363 times less than the 1,555 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,688 degrees mean that there were 9.76 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 173 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,196) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($42) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,080) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 4.21% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 4.52% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (32.8k), Primary Education (30.1k), and Secondary Education (29.2k).

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 LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA was $459,700 in 2020, which is 2 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $430,600 to $459,700, a 6.76% increase. The homeownership rate in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA is 63.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 30.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA is $66,009. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $184,672, followed by San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA and Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA, with respective values of $170,304 and $164,769.

Housing

Property

$459,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,435

$22,743

Median Property Taxes

±$941

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 LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.3%

Homeownership

2020

70.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 63.3% of the housing units in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $184,672, followed by San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA and Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA, with respective values of $170,304 and $164,769.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, 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.

$66,009

Median Household Income

± $2,661

36.1k

Number of Households

± 1,143

In 2020, the median household income of the 36.1k households in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA grew to $66,009 from the previous year's value of $63,723.

The following chart displays the households in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.395

2020 Wage GINI in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA

0.405

2019 Wage GINI in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA

In 2020, the income inequality in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA was 0.395 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.46% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (74.9%)
Carpooled (13.2%)
Public Transit (4.88%)

In 2018, 74.9% of workers in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.2%) and those who used public transit to get to work (4.88%).

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

30.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (30.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.28% of the workforce in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando 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 LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA (22.8k out of 151k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, 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.

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

88.4% of the population of LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 36.2% on employee plans, 35.8% on Medicaid, 6.9% on Medicare, 9% on non-group plans, and 0.497% 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 1240 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1254 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1132 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 244 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,240 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,240 patients per year. This represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1,254 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 25% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.6%

Uninsured

36.2%

Employer Coverage

35.8%

Medicaid

6.9%

Medicare

Non-Group

0.497%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA declined by 1.48% from 11.8% to 11.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in LA (North Central/Arleta & Pacoima) & San Fernando Cities PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.