Meadow Vista, CA

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    2024 Population
    3,162
    US Senator
    Alex Padilla
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Adam Schiff
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    58.5
    8.94% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    4.8%
    25.7% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $100,859
    5.06% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $640,300
    5.02% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,311
    2.6% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Meadow Vista, 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.

    99.5% of the residents in Meadow Vista, CA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Meadow Vista, CA was $640,300, and the homeownership rate was 90%.

    Most people in Meadow Vista, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Meadow Vista, CA was 3 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Meadow Vista, CA is home to a population of 3.16k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.17% of Meadow Vista, CA residents were born outside of the country (195 people).

    In 2024, there were 14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.52k people) in Meadow Vista, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 180 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 107 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.5% of Meadow Vista, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Meadow Vista, CA was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Meadow Vista, CA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.52k ± 419
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      180 ± 91
    3. White (Hispanic)
      107 ± 148
    11.3%
    Hispanic Population
    357 people

    In 2024, there were 14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.52k people) in Meadow Vista, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 180 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 107 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    11.3% of the people in Meadow Vista, CA are hispanic (357 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place 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

    6.17%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    195 people
    5.47%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    183 people

    As of 2024, 6.17% of Meadow Vista, CA residents (195 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 Meadow Vista, CA was 5.47%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      81 ± 46
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      49 ± 42
    3. Korea
      18 ± 27

    Meadow Vista, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.65 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    97.5% of the population of Meadow Vista, CA has health coverage, with 48.2% on employee plans, 6.26% on Medicaid, 29.1% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 0.633% 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, 53.1% were men and 46.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.7% under 18 years, 11.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 36.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.1% were men and 46.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    2.5%
    Uninsured
    48.2%
    Employer Coverage
    6.26%
    Medicaid
    29.1%
    Medicare
    13.3%
    Non-Group
    0.633%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Meadow Vista, CA grew by 28.5% from 1.94% to 2.5%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Meadow Vista, 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 Meadow Vista, CA employs 1.31k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Meadow Vista, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (192 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (180 people), and Construction (148 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($113,472), Retail Trade ($105,551), and Manufacturing ($100,662).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.31k
    2024 Value
    ± 255
    −2.6%
    1 Year decline
    ± 28%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Meadow Vista, CA declined at a rate of −2.6%, from 1.35k employees to 1.31k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Meadow Vista, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (231 people), Management Occupations (191 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (143 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Meadow Vista, 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

    1.31k
    2024 Value
    ± 255
    −2.6%
    1 Year decline
    ± 28%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Meadow Vista, CA declined at a rate of −2.6%, from 1.35k employees to 1.31k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Meadow Vista, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (192 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (180 people), and Construction (148 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Meadow Vista, CA, though some of these residents may live in Meadow Vista, 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

    $97,143
    Median earning men ± $22,776
    $44,911
    Median earning women ± $10,679

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($114,514), Retail Trade ($106,066), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($104,261).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,036), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($70,521), and Manufacturing ($60,972).

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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 51 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

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

    The median property value in Meadow Vista, CA was $640,300 in 2024, which is 1.92 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $609,700 to $640,300, a 5.02% increase. The homeownership rate in Meadow Vista, CA is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Meadow Vista, CA have an average commute time of 30.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Meadow Vista, CA is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $640,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$44,076
    $1,157
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$216

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

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    Rent vs Own

    90%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 90% of the housing units in Meadow Vista, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 84.9%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Meadow Vista, 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.
    $100,859
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,736
    1.29k
    Number of Households
    ± 242

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.29k households in Meadow Vista, CA grew to $100,859 from the previous year's value of $95,998.

    The following chart displays the households in Meadow Vista, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Meadow Vista, 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 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74%)
    2. Worked At Home (23.5%)
    3. Carpooled (2.48%)

    In 2024, 74% of workers in Meadow Vista, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (23.5%) and those who carpooled to work (2.48%).

    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

    30.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Meadow Vista, CA have a longer commute time (30.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.35% of the workforce in Meadow Vista, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    4.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Meadow Vista, CA (151 out of 3.15k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Females 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Meadow Vista, CA is White, followed by Pacific Islander and Black.

    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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