Madera, CA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2022 Population
    157,243
    US Senator
    Alex Padilla
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Adam Schiff
    Democratic Party
    2022 Median Age
    34.4
    0.292% 1-year increase
    2022 Poverty Rate
    20.1%
    2.54% 1-year increase
    2022 Median Household Income
    $73,543
    10.2% 1-year growth
    2022 Median Property Value
    $340,300
    19.5% 1-year growth
    2022 Employed Population
    59,826
    1.84% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Madera, 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.

    86.8% of the residents in Madera, CA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2022, the median property value in Madera, CA was $340,300, and the homeownership rate was 65.5%.

    Most people in Madera, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Madera, CA was 2 cars per household.

    Madera, CA borders Fresno, CA, Merced, CA, and Sonora, CA.

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    Population & Diversity

    Madera, CA is home to a population of 157k people, from which 86.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 20.4% of Madera, CA residents were born outside of the country (32.1k people).

    In 2022, there were 1.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.9k people) in Madera, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.1k Other (Hispanic) and 27.3k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    86.8%
    2022 Citizenship
    87.4%
    2021 Citizenship

    As of 2022, 86.8% of Madera, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Madera, CA was 87.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Madera, CA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      49.9k ± 311
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      46.1k ± 3k
    3. White (Hispanic)
      27.3k ± 2.96k
    59.7%
    Hispanic Population
    93.9k people

    In 2022, there were 1.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.9k people) in Madera, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.1k Other (Hispanic) and 27.3k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    59.7% of the people in Madera, CA are hispanic (93.9k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for California.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
    2. Philippines
      827,719 ± 22,100 people
    3. China
      695,724 ± 20,296 people

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

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    Foreign-Born Population

    20.4%
    2022 Foreign-Born Population
    32.1k people
    20%
    2021 Foreign-Born Population
    31.3k people

    As of 2022, 20.4% of Madera, CA residents (32.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Madera, CA was 20%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,026 ± 321
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,503 ± 463
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      637 ± 163

    Madera, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.35 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    92.4% of the population of Madera, CA has health coverage, with 32.3% on employee plans, 31.6% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,233 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

    Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,233 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 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.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    7.61%
    Uninsured
    32.3%
    Employer Coverage
    31.6%
    Medicaid
    11.2%
    Medicare
    15.8%
    Non-Group
    1.4%
    Military or VA

    Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Madera, CA declined by 7.14% from 8.2% to 7.61%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Madera, CA employs 59.8k people. In 2022, the largest industries in Madera, CA were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (8,456 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,588 people), and Educational Services (5,832 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($80,250), Public Administration ($59,847), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,214).

    Employment

    Occupations

    59.8k
    2022 Value
    ± 2,201
    1.84%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.15%

    From 2021 to 2022, employment in Madera, CA grew at a rate of 1.84%, from 58.7k employees to 59.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Madera, CA, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (7,074 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,545 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,023 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Madera, CA.

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    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.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    59.8k
    2022 Value
    ± 2,201
    1.84%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.15%

    From 2021 to 2022, employment in Madera, CA grew at a rate of 1.84%, from 58.7k employees to 59.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Madera, CA, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (8,456 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,588 people), and Educational Services (5,832 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Madera, CA, though some of these residents may live in Madera, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $40,979
    Median earning men ± $2,083
    $30,422
    Median earning women ± $1,741

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($68,656), Information ($67,500), and Wholesale Trade ($63,036).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($46,339), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,000), and Construction ($42,266).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 204
      Construction
    2. 153
      Retail Trade
    3. 112
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $488k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $240k
      Manufacturing
    3. $128k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

    Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Madera, CA. Showing the available data for California.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from California

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    Alex Padilla
    Senator from California3
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
    Adam Schiff
    Senator from California1
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Madera, CA was $340,300 in 2022, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $284,800 to $340,300, a 19.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Madera, CA is 65.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Madera, CA have an average commute time of 29.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Madera, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $340,300
    Median Property Value 2022
    ±$7,289
    $28,719
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,342

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    65.5%
    Homeownership
    2022
    70.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2022

    In 2022, 65.5% of the housing units in Madera, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.2%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $73,543
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,844
    43.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,707

    In 2022, the median household income of the 43.9k households in Madera, CA grew to $73,543 from the previous year's value of $66,709.

    The following chart displays the households in Madera, 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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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Madera, CA is from California.
    0.493
    2024 Wage GINI in California
    0.495
    2023 Wage GINI in California

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

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2022
    1. Drove Alone (73.3%)
    2. Carpooled (12.6%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.47%)

    In 2022, 73.3% of workers in Madera, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.6%) and those who worked at home (7.47%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    29.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Madera, CA have a longer commute time (29.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.14% of the workforce in Madera, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    20.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Madera, CA (30.2k out of 150k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

    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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