Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

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2024 Population
160,940
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
US Senator
Adam Schiff
Democratic Party
2024 Poverty Rate
19.2%
3.33% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$76,627
1.5% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$393,200
6.94% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
56,651
0.522% 1-year growth

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45.7% of the households in Madera County--Madera City 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.

87.1% of the residents in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA are Madera Community College (752 degrees awarded in 2023) and San Joaquin Valley College-Madera (56 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA was $393,200, and the homeownership rate was 67.5%.

Most people in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA is home to a population of 161k people, from which 87.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 20.1% of Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (32.3k people).

In 2024, there were 1.12 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (54.2k people) in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 48.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 25.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA are Spanish (64,177 households), Punjabi (889 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (423 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
80,935
Women
50.9%
77,990
Men
49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 158,925 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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Citizenship

87.1%
2024 Citizenship
86.9%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 87.1% of Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA was 86.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA
  1. Other (Hispanic)
    54.2k ± 2.63k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    48.2k ± 410
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    25.8k ± 2.14k
60.9%
Hispanic Population
98.1k people

In 2024, there were 1.12 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (54.2k people) in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 48.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 25.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

60.9% of the people in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA are hispanic (98.1k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    26,326 ± 3,639 people
  2. India
    967 ± 761 people
  3. El Salvador
    464 ± 528 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 26,326 Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA residents, followed by India with 967 and El Salvador with 464.

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Foreign-Born Population

20.1%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
32.3k people
20.1%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
32k people

As of 2024, 20.1% of Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA residents (32.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA was 20.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    64,177 households (42.7%)
  2. Punjabi
    889 households (0.592%)
  3. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    423 households (0.282%)

45.7% of the households in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA was Spanish. 42.7% of the households in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,718 ± 263
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,247 ± 332
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    625 ± 221

Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA employs 56.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA were Farming (5,210 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,913 people), and Construction (4,152 people), and the highest paying industries were Not specified retail trade ($334,411), Electric & gas, and other combinations ($157,853), and Computer Systems Design ($142,752).

Males in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.01 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,901. The income inequality in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
26,151
Women
46.2%
30,500
Men
53.8%

The workforce of Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA in 2023 was 56,651 people, with 46.2% woman, and 53.8% men.

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Occupations

56.7k
2023 Value
0.522%
1 Year growth
± 0.522%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 0.522%, from 56.4k employees to 56.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (6,119 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,794 people), and Cashiers (1,392 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.7k
2023 Value
0.522%
1 Year growth
± 0.522%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 0.522%, from 56.4k employees to 56.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA, are Farming (5,210 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,913 people), and Construction (4,152 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, 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

$44,484
Median earning men ± $2,231
$34,046
Median earning women ± $1,409

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,378), Public Administration ($71,477), and Information ($70,417).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($62,464), Construction ($53,824), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,310).

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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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Civics

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

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

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA awarded 808 degrees. The student population of Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,989 male students and 3,836 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (646 and 80%), White (91 and 11.3%), Asian (30 and 3.71%), and Black or African American (13 and 1.61%).

The largest universities in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Madera Community College (752 and 93.1%) and San Joaquin Valley College-Madera (56 and 6.93%).

The most popular majors in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (292 and 36.1%), General Biological Sciences (111 and 13.7%), and General Business Administration & Management (49 and 6.06%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 5,825 students enrolled in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA, 34.1% men and 65.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 4,022 records, of which 67.4% were women and 32.6% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    47 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    43 degrees awarded
  3. General Biological Sciences
    111 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 47 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Madera Community College
    752 degrees awarded
  2. San Joaquin Valley College-Madera
    56 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Madera Community College with 752 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 202 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA, which is 0.333 times less than the 606 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 646 degrees mean that there were 7.1 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 91 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,288) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($46) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 3.34% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 3.37% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (31.4k), Some college (29k), and Primary Education (27k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA was $393,200 in 2024, which is 1.18 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $367,700 to $393,200, a 6.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA is 67.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 27.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$393,200
Median Property Value 2024
±$7,593
$30,613
Median Property Taxes
±$1,424

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

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Rent vs Own

67.5%
Homeownership
2024
68.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 67.5% of the housing units in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.5%.

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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.
$76,627
Median Household Income
± $3,129
45.4k
Number of Households
± 1,761

In 2024, the median household income of the 45.4k households in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA grew to $76,627 from the previous year's value of $75,496.

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Wage Distribution

0.467
2023 Wage GINI in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA
0.455
2022 Wage GINI in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA

In 2023, the income inequality in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.58% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (71.8%)
  2. Carpooled (11.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.67%)

In 2024, 71.8% of workers in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who worked at home (9.67%).

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

27.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (27.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.07% of the workforce in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA (29.6k out of 154k 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 County--Madera City PUMA, 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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Health

92.6% of the population of Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 32.5% on employee plans, 31.1% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 16.9% on non-group plans, and 0.995% 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, 48.8% were men and 51.2% 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).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.8% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.35%
Uninsured
32.5%
Employer Coverage
31.1%
Medicaid
11.2%
Medicare
16.9%
Non-Group
0.995%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Madera County--Madera City PUMA, CA declined by 2.13% from 7.51% to 7.35%.

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