Norco, CA

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2022 Population

25,328

3.24% 1-year decline

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Laphonza Butler

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

41.4

1.47% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

5.51%

20.1% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$120,636

4.34% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$683,200

14.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

11,551

0.199% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Norco, CA had a population of 25.3k people with a median age of 41.4 and a median household income of $120,636. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Norco, CA declined from 26,176 to 25,328, a −3.24% decrease and its median household income grew from $115,619 to $120,636, a 4.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Norco, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.4%), Other (Hispanic) (18.1%), White (Hispanic) (12.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.65%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.66%).

None of the households in Norco, 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.

94.4% of the residents in Norco, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Norco, CA are Norco College (2,624 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Norco, CA was $683,200, and the homeownership rate was 82.7%.

Most people in Norco, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Norco, CA was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Norco, CA is home to a population of 25.3k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 13% of Norco, CA residents were born outside of the country (3.28k people).

In 2022, there were 2.79 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.8k people) in Norco, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.58k Other (Hispanic) and 3.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.4%

2022 Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 94.4% of Norco, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Norco, CA was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Norco, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.8k ± 804
Other (Hispanic)
4.58k ± 911
White (Hispanic)
3.2k ± 612

38.7%

Hispanic Population

9.81k people

38.7% of the people in Norco, CA are hispanic (9.81k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place 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

13%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.28k people

10.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.65k people

As of 2022, 13% of Norco, CA residents (3.28k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Norco, CA was 10.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
458 ± 118
Gulf War (2001-)
257 ± 134
Korea
125 ± 81

Norco, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.78 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Norco, CA employs 11.6k people. The largest industries in Norco, CA are Construction (1,661 people), Retail Trade (1,382 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,263 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($112,870), Utilities ($97,763), and Information ($88,102).

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

11.6k

2022 Value

± 729

−0.199%

1 Year decline

± 8.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Norco, CA declined at a rate of −0.199%, from 11.6k employees to 11.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Norco, CA, are Management Occupations (1,561 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,355 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,355 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Norco, 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

11.6k

2022 Value

± 729

−0.199%

1 Year decline

± 8.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Norco, CA declined at a rate of −0.199%, from 11.6k employees to 11.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Norco, CA, are Construction (1,661 people), Retail Trade (1,382 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,263 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Norco, CA, though some of these residents may live in Norco, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$68,991

Median earning men ± $7,656

$38,134

Median earning women ± $5,408

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($113,833), Public Administration ($112,000), and Information ($88,426).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($80,481), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,786), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,042).

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.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler 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

Voting results are not available for Norco, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California 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.

Laphonza Butler

Senator from California

Assumed office on October 3, 2023
Appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler 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 2022, universities in Norco, CA awarded 2,624 degrees. The student population of Norco, CA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,396 male students and 5,071 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Norco, CA are Hispanic or Latino (1,523 and 58.2%), followed by White (576 and 22%), Asian (281 and 10.7%), and Black or African American (147 and 5.62%).

The largest universities in Norco, CA by number of degrees awarded are Norco College (2,624 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Norco, CA are Humanistic Studies (791 and 30.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (277 and 10.6%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (267 and 10.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 9,467 students enrolled in Norco, CA, 46.4% men and 53.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 5,620 records, of which 56% were women and 44% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
791 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
277 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
267 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Norco, CA was Humanistic Studies with 791 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Norco College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,624 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Norco College with 2,624 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 1,062 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Norco, CA, which is 0.68 times less than the 1,562 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,523 degrees mean that there were 2.64 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 576 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

Public, 2-year ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($40) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,126) 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

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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 Norco, CA was $683,200 in 2022, which is 2.42 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $594,800 to $683,200, a 14.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Norco, CA is 82.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Norco, CA have an average commute time of 34.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Norco, CA is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Median household income in Norco, CA is $120,636. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Norco, CA was Census Tract 407.01 with a value of $156,932, followed by Census Tract 406.16 and Census Tract 408.13, with respective values of $147,094 and $143,218.

Housing

Property

$683,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$14,440

$5,735

Median Property Taxes

±$416

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

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

Rent vs Own

82.7%

Homeownership

2022

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 82.7% of the housing units in Norco, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 84.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Norco, 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 407.01
Census Tract 406.16
Census Tract 408.13

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Norco, CA was Census Tract 407.01 with a value of $156,932, followed by Census Tract 406.16 and Census Tract 408.13, with respective values of $147,094 and $143,218.

The following map shows all of the places in Norco, 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.

$120,636

Median Household Income

± $6,508

6.94k

Number of Households

± 515

In 2022, the median household income of the 6.94k households in Norco, CA grew to $120,636 from the previous year's value of $115,619.

The following chart displays the households in Norco, 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 Norco, 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 2022

Drove Alone (76.3%)
Worked At Home (10.5%)
Carpooled (8.01%)

In 2022, 76.3% of workers in Norco, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.01%).

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

34.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Norco, CA have a longer commute time (34.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 6.71% of the workforce in Norco, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.51% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Norco, CA (1.26k out of 22.8k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Norco, 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.

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

95.1% of the population of Norco, CA has health coverage, with 55.4% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 0.762% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Riverside County, CA see 2238 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.63% decrease from the previous year (2275 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1771 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 397 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,238 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Riverside County, CA

Primary care physicians in Riverside County, CA see an average of 2,238 patients per year. This represents a 1.63% decrease from the previous year (2,275 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 42.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.91%

Uninsured

55.4%

Employer Coverage

12.8%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

0.762%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Norco, CA declined by 1.9% from 5% to 4.91%.

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

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