Napa County, CA

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2020 Population

138,572

0.753% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

41.8

1.21% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

7.51%

3.48% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$92,219

4.09% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$666,900

4.87% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

70,752

0.547% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Napa County, CA had a population of 139k people with a median age of 41.8 and a median household income of $92,219. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Napa County, CA declined from 139,623 to 138,572, a −0.753% decrease and its median household income grew from $88,596 to $92,219, a 4.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Napa County, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.8%), White (Hispanic) (19.3%), Other (Hispanic) (10.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.49%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.61%).

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.

89.6% of the residents in Napa County, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Napa County, CA are Napa Valley College (1,095 degrees awarded in 2020) and Pacific Union College (263 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Napa County, CA was $666,900, and the homeownership rate was 64.8%. Most people in Napa County, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 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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Diversity

Napa County, CA is home to a population of 139k people, from which 89.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 21.2% of Napa County, CA residents were born outside of the country (29.4k people).

In 2020, there were 2.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (71.8k people) in Napa County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.8k White (Hispanic) and 15k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Napa County, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
71.8k ± 363
White (Hispanic)
26.8k ± 1.86k
Other (Hispanic)
15k ± 1.68k

34.1%

Hispanic Population

47.3k people

34.1% of the people in Napa County, CA are hispanic (47.3k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

21.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

29.4k people

22.1%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

30.9k people

As of 2020, 21.2% of Napa County, CA residents (29.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Napa County, CA was 22.1%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.6

In 2020, the median age of all people in Napa County, CA was 41.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Napa County, CA are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Napa County, CA residents was 41.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,008,868 ± 46,586 people
Philippines
829,356 ± 22,122 people
China
683,718 ± 20,124 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,008,868 California residents, followed by Philippines with 829,356 and China with 683,718.

Citizenship

89.6%

2020 Citizenship

88.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 89.6% of Napa County, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Napa County, CA was 88.6%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,805 ± 300
Gulf War (1990s)
644 ± 171
Gulf War (2001-)
569 ± 162

Napa County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.36 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for California. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in California, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in California. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of California across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Napa County, CA is $92,219. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Napa County, CA was Census Tract 2014.03 with a value of $167,813, followed by Census Tract 2014.02 and Census Tract 2010.03, with respective values of $157,500 and $145,547.

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,427. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Napa County, CA employs 70.8k people. The largest industries in Napa County, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,726 people), Manufacturing (9,316 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (8,041 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($86,875), Public Administration ($83,261), and Information ($81,458).

Wages

Median Household Income

$92,219

2020 value

± $2,624

4.09%

1 Year Growth

± 3.51%

Households in Napa County, CA have a median annual income of $92,219, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $88,596 in 2019, which represents a 4.09% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Napa County, CA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$81,373

Average Male Salary in California

± $777

$64,427

Average Female Salary in California

± $650

In 2020, full-time male employees in California made 1.26 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in California

Asian
$76,893 ± $1,222
White
$68,605 ± $653
Two or More Races
$54,009 ± $1,392

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of California workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.12 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in California.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

0.499

2019 Wage GINI in California

In 2020, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.321% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2014.03
Census Tract 2014.02
Census Tract 2010.03

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Napa County, CA was Census Tract 2014.03 with a value of $167,813, followed by Census Tract 2014.02 and Census Tract 2010.03, with respective values of $157,500 and $145,547.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Napa County, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.51% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Napa County, CA (10.2k out of 135k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
6,343 ± 578
Hispanic
4,576 ± 525
Other
1,993 ± 349

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

70.8k

2020 Value

± 1,844

−0.547%

1 Year decline

± 3.57%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Napa County, CA declined at a rate of −0.547%, from 71.1k employees to 70.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Napa County, CA, are Management Occupations (9,701 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,458 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,331 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Napa County, CA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Napa County, CA, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (9,701 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,458 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,331 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Napa County, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (4.57 times higher than expected), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.38 times), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.37 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Napa County, CA, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($117,083), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($108,264), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($104,033).

Industries

Employment by Industries

70.8k

2020 Value

± 1,844

−0.547%

1 Year decline

± 3.57%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Napa County, CA declined at a rate of −0.547%, from 71.1k employees to 70.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Napa County, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,726 people), Manufacturing (9,316 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (8,041 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Napa County, CA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,726 people), Manufacturing (9,316 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (8,041 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Napa County, CA has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (4.01 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.57 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.37 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Napa County, CA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($86,875), Public Administration ($83,261), and Information ($81,458).

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 $407B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($158B) and Mixed freight ($149B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California.

$2.26T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

104% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 104% 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
$83.5B
Arizona
$44.4B
Ohio
$43.3B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $83.5B, followed by Arizona with $44.4B and Ohio and $43.3B.

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 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 most partisan county was San Francisco County, CA with 85.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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 53 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of California.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Napa County, CA

69% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in California

San Francisco County, CA
85.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Marin County, CA
82.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Alameda County, CA
80.2% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in California was San Francisco County, CA with 85.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in California colored by their party leaning.

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 20, 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 Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 53 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 2020, universities in Napa County, CA awarded 1,358 degrees. The student population of Napa County, CA is skewed towards women, with 2,310 male students and 3,580 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Napa County, CA are Hispanic or Latino (596 and 44.1%), followed by White (295 and 21.8%), Asian (271 and 20%), and Black or African American (72 and 5.33%).

The largest universities in Napa County, CA by number of degrees awarded are Napa Valley College (1,095 and 80.6%) and Pacific Union College (263 and 19.4%).

The most popular majors in Napa County, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (324 and 23.9%), Biological & Physical Sciences (193 and 14.2%), and Registered Nursing (158 and 11.6%).

The median tuition cost in Napa County, CA for private four year colleges is $31,101.

Concentrations

Most Common

Biological & Physical Sciences
193 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
119 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
67 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Napa County, CA was Biological & Physical Sciences with 193 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Napa Valley College
1,095 degrees awarded
Pacific Union College
263 degrees awarded

$31,101

Median Private

In 2020, the Napa County, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Napa Valley College with 1,095 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

544

Degrees Awarded to Men

814

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 544 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Napa County, CA, which is 0.668 times less than the 814 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Napa County, CA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
596 degrees awarded
White
295 degrees awarded
Asian
271 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Napa County, CA was Hispanic or Latino students. These 596 degrees mean that there were 2.02 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 295 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Napa County, CA was $666,900 in 2020, which is 2.9 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $635,900 to $666,900, a 4.87% increase. The homeownership rate in Napa County, CA is 64.8%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Napa County, CA have an average commute time of 25.4 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.

Housing

Property Value

$666,900

2020 Median

± $8,750

$635,900

2019 Median

± $8,068

In 2020, the median property value in Napa County, CA grew to to $666,900 from the previous year's value of $635,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Napa County, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Napa County, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$92,219

Median Household Income

± $2,624

48.5k

Number of Households

± 1,444

In 2020, the median household income of the 48.5k households in Napa County, CA grew to $92,219 from the previous year's value of $88,596.

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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Napa County, CA 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.

Rent vs Own

64.8%

2020 Homeownership

64.2%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 64.8% of the housing units in Napa County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Napa County, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Napa County, CA have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.6% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (74.9%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Worked At Home (7.26%)

In 2020, 74.9% of workers in Napa County, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (7.26%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

94.1% of the population of Napa County, CA has health coverage, with 50.3% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 0.734% 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 Napa County, CA see 1056 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.83% increase from the previous year (1037 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 173 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Amador County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (17%). Additionally, Colusa County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,056 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Napa County, CA

Primary care physicians in Napa County, CA see an average of 1,056 patients per year. This represents a 1.83% increase from the previous year (1,037 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in California

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.87%

Uninsured

50.3%

Employer Coverage

14.1%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

0.734%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Napa County, CA grew by 0.141% from 5.86% to 5.87%.

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.