Napa County, CA

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2023 Population

136,070

0.956% 1-year decline

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

42.8

0.706% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.43%

6.86% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$108,970

2.99% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$838,800

5.58% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

68,069

0.482% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Napa County, CA had a population of 136k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $108,970. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Napa County, CA declined from 137,384 to 136,070, a −0.956% decrease and its median household income grew from $105,809 to $108,970, a 2.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Napa County, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.4%), Other (Hispanic) (14.4%), White (Hispanic) (10.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.73%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.77%).

None of the households in Napa County, 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.

90.2% of the residents in Napa County, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Napa County, CA are Napa Valley College (932 degrees awarded in 2023) and Pacific Union College (228 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Napa County, CA was $838,800, and the homeownership rate was 64.4%.

Most people in Napa County, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Napa County, CA was 2 cars per household.

Napa County, CA borders Lake County, CA, Solano County, CA, Sonoma County, CA, and Yolo County, CA.

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Population & Diversity

Napa County, CA is home to a population of 136k people, from which 90.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 22.1% of Napa County, CA residents were born outside of the country (30.1k people).

In 2023, there were 3.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (67.2k people) in Napa County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.5k Other (Hispanic) and 14.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.2%

2023 Citizenship

89.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 90.2% of Napa County, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Napa County, CA was 89.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Napa County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Napa County, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
67.2k ± 417
Other (Hispanic)
19.5k ± 1.81k
White (Hispanic)
14.5k ± 1.71k

35.9%

Hispanic Population

48.8k people

35.9% of the people in Napa County, CA are hispanic (48.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Napa County, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
Philippines
824,230 ± 22,055 people
China
685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

Foreign-Born Population

22.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

30.1k people

22.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

30.5k people

As of 2023, 22.1% of Napa County, CA residents (30.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Napa County, CA was 22.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,487 ± 290
Gulf War (2001-)
1,054 ± 252
Gulf War (1990s)
641 ± 166

Napa County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Napa County, CA employs 68.1k people. The largest industries in Napa County, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,517 people), Manufacturing (8,582 people), and Retail Trade (6,888 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($123,222), Utilities ($121,176), and Information ($97,460).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

68.1k

2023 Value

± 1,896

−0.482%

1 Year decline

± 3.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Napa County, CA declined at a rate of −0.482%, from 68.4k employees to 68.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Napa County, CA, are Management Occupations (9,296 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,561 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,338 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Napa County, CA.

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.

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

68.1k

2023 Value

± 1,896

−0.482%

1 Year decline

± 3.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Napa County, CA declined at a rate of −0.482%, from 68.4k employees to 68.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Napa County, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,517 people), Manufacturing (8,582 people), and Retail Trade (6,888 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Napa County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Napa County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,495

Median earning men ± $1,698

$50,021

Median earning women ± $2,501

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($109,191), Public Administration ($107,206), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($94,792).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($77,639), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,971), and Manufacturing ($72,951).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

351
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
299
Construction
229
Health Care and Social Assistance

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.11M
Manufacturing
$771k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$505k
Accommodation and Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Napa County, CA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 69% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (28.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.27%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (69%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (28.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.27%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Napa County, CA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 69% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (28.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.27%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Napa County, CA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla

Senator from California

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 California

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.

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 2023, universities in Napa County, CA awarded 1,160 degrees. The student population of Napa County, CA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,091 male students and 3,060 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Napa County, CA are Hispanic or Latino (531 and 46%), followed by White (251 and 21.8%), Asian (225 and 19.5%), and Black or African American (62 and 5.37%).

The largest universities in Napa County, CA by number of degrees awarded are Napa Valley College (932 and 80.3%) and Pacific Union College (228 and 19.7%).

The most popular majors in Napa County, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (308 and 26.6%), Registered Nursing (167 and 14.4%), and General Biological Sciences (93 and 8.02%).

The median tuition cost in Napa County, CA for private four year colleges is $34,191.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Napa County, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 42.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 5,151 (40.6% men and 59.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 5,151 students enrolled in Napa County, CA, 40.6% men and 59.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,322 records, of which 61.5% were women and 38.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
126 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
76 degrees awarded
General Psychology
62 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Napa County, CA was Registered Nursing with 126 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Napa County, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Napa Valley College
932 degrees awarded
Pacific Union College
228 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Napa Valley College with 932 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 399 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Napa County, CA, which is 0.524 times less than the 761 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 531 degrees mean that there were 2.12 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 251 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,191) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,023) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,152) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

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 Napa County, CA was $838,800 in 2023, which is 2.76 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $794,500 to $838,800, a 5.58% increase. The homeownership rate in Napa County, CA is 64.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Napa County, CA have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Napa County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Napa County, CA is $108,970. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Napa County, CA was Census Tract 2014.03 with a value of $205,694, followed by Census Tract 2014.02 and Census Tract 2016.02, with respective values of $183,651 and $176,375.

In 2023, 21.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Napa County, CA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.77%.

Housing

Property

$838,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,579

$31,985

Median Property Taxes

±$1,062

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

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

Rent vs Own

64.4%

Homeownership

2023

69.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 64.4% of the housing units in Napa County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2014.03
Census Tract 2014.02
Census Tract 2016.02

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Napa County, CA was Census Tract 2014.03 with a value of $205,694, followed by Census Tract 2014.02 and Census Tract 2016.02, with respective values of $183,651 and $176,375.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Napa County, 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.

$108,970

Median Household Income

± $3,018

49.7k

Number of Households

± 1,574

In 2023, the median household income of the 49.7k households in Napa County, CA grew to $108,970 from the previous year's value of $105,809.

The following chart displays the households in Napa County, 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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.3%)
Worked At Home (12.5%)
Carpooled (9.54%)

In 2023, 71.3% of workers in Napa County, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.5%) and those who carpooled to work (9.54%).

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

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Napa County, CA have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.87% of the workforce in Napa County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 21.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Napa County, CA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.77%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.43% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Napa County, CA (11.2k out of 133k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 45 - 54.

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

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 10.1% of the children was living in poverty in Napa County, CA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

94.3% of the population of Napa County, CA has health coverage, with 48.7% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 0.64% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Napa County, CA see 1015 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.03% decrease from the previous year (1036 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 987 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 156 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,015 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Napa County, CA

Primary care physicians in Napa County, CA see an average of 1,015 patients per year. This represents a 2.03% decrease from the previous year (1,036 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Napa County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.71%

Uninsured

48.7%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

0.64%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Napa County, CA declined by 6.2% from 6.08% to 5.71%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 26.5 in Napa County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Napa County, CA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 26.9% in Napa County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Napa County, CA.