Pala, CA

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Population

977

2.88% decline

Median Age

26.7


Median Household Income

$67,500

16.9% decline

Poverty Rate

22.5%


Number of Employees

228

2.98% decline

Median Property Value

$219,400

5.33% growth

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Pala, CA had a population of 977 people with a median age of 26.7 and a median household income of $67,500. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Pala, CA declined from 1,006 to 977, a -2.88% decrease and its median household income declined from $81,250 to $67,500, a -16.9% decrease.

The population of Pala, CA is 40.5% American Indian & Alaska Native Alone, 38.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 6.96% White Alone. N/A% of the people in Pala, CA speak a non-English language, and 91.6% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Pala, CA is $219,400, and the homeownership rate is 68.4%. Most people in Pala, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Pala, CA is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Pala, CA employs 228 people. The largest industries in Pala, CA are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (39 people), Public Administration (27 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (25 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,063), Construction ($35,750), and Public Administration ($35,625).

Median household income in Pala, CA is $67,500. Males in Pala, CA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,252. The income inequality in Pala, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$67,500

2017 value

± $59,383

-16.9%

1 Year Growth

± 127%

Households in Pala, CA have a median annual income of $67,500, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $81,250 in 2016, which represents a -16.9% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$72,235

Average Male Salary

± $699

$57,252

Average Female Salary

± $582

In 2017, full-time male employees in California made 1.26 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,946 ± $1,081

  2. White

    $59,925 ± $556

  3. Two or More Races

    $49,289 ± $1,826

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of California workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.5

2017 Wage GINI

0.5

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in California was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.479. 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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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. N/A

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pala, CA was N/A with a value of N/A, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males < 5

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

22.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pala, CA (219 out of 973 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Hispanic

    92 ± 43

  2. Asian

    54 ± 64

  3. White

    45 ± 47

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pala, CA is Hispanic, followed by Asian 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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

228

2017 Value

± 74

-2.98%

1 Year decline

± 47.2%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Pala, CA declined at a rate of -2.98%, from 235 employees to 228 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pala, CA, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (33 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (31 people), and Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (25 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pala, CA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Pala, CA, by number of employees, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (33 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (31 people), and Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (25 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Pala, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (16.2 times higher than expected), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (3.69 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (3.18 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Pala, CA, by median earnings, are Management Occupations ($68,750), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($42,500), and Management, Business, Science, & Arts Occupations ($39,688).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

228

2017 Value

± 74

-2.98%

1 Year decline

± 47.2%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Pala, CA declined at a rate of -2.98%, from 235 employees to 228 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pala, CA, are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (39 people), Public Administration (27 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (25 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pala, CA, though some of these residents may live in Pala, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Pala, CA, by number of employees, are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (39 people), Public Administration (27 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (25 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Pala, CA has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (9.27 times higher than expected), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (7.78 times), and Utilities (5.38 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Pala, CA, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,063), Construction ($35,750), and Public Administration ($35,625).

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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

  1. Electronics

    $232B

  2. Mixed freight

    $172B

  3. Gasoline

    $136B

In 2015, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $232B, followed by Mixed freight ($172B) and Gasoline ($136B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.7T

2020 Value

$2.48T

Projected 2045 Value

46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $1.7T. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $2.48T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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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

  1. Texas

    $71.8B

  2. Arizona

    $46.9B

  3. Washington

    $34B

In 2015, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $71.8B, followed by Arizona with $46.9B and Washington and $34B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

72.7% of the population of Pala, CA has health coverage, with 18.2% on employee plans, 22% on Medicaid, 7.06% on Medicare, 24.5% on non-group plans, and 0.921% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Pala, CA was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Pala, CA see 1281 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1281 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1214 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 324 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (10.6%). Additionally, Tulare County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,281 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,281 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,281 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. 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.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. 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.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$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.

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Health Care Coverage

27.3%

Uninsured

18.2%

Employer Coverage

22%

Medicaid

7.06%

Medicare

24.5%

Non-Group

0.921%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pala, CA grew by 37.5% from 19.9% to 27.3%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Tehama County

    10.6% prevalence

  2. San Joaquin County

    10.5% prevalence

  3. Alpine County

    10.3% prevalence

Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in California, at 10.6%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in California by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Pala, CA is home to a population of 977 people, from which 91.6% are citizens. As of 2017, 12.3% of Pala, CA residents were born outside of the country (120 people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Pala, CA is composed of 396 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (40.5%), 376 Hispanic or Latino residents (38.5%), 68 White Alone residents (6.96%), 54 Asian Alone residents (5.53%), 38 Two or More Races residents (3.89%), 35 Black or African American Alone residents (3.58%), 10 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (1.02%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

23

Median Native-Born Age

± 3.7

41

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 17.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Pala, CA was 26.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 23, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Pala, CA are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Pala, CA residents was 28.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

12.3%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

120 people

13.1%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

132 people

As of 2017, 12.3% of Pala, CA residents (120 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pala, CA was 13.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    4,212,695 ± 47,591 people

  2. Philippines

    836,199 ± 22,209 people

  3. China

    612,429 ± 19,062 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,212,695 California residents, followed by Philippines with 836,199 and China with 612,429.

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Citizenship

91.6%

2017 Citizenship

90.5%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 91.6% of Pala, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Pala, CA was 90.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. American Indian & Alaska Native Alone

    396 ± 117

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    376 ± 107

  3. White Alone

    68 ± 32

In 2017, there were 1.05 times more American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (396 people) in Pala, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 376 Hispanic or Latino and 68 White Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Pala, CA as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Gulf War (1990s)

    8 ± 14

  2. Vietnam

    7 ± 18

  3. Korea

    2 ± 12

Pala, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Pala, CA was $219,400 in 2017, which is 0.955 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $208,300 to $219,400, a 5.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Pala, CA is 68.4%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Pala, CA have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Pala, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$219,400

2017 Median

± $75,459

$208,300

2016 Median

± $60,535

In 2017, the median property value in Pala, CA grew to to $219,400 from the previous year's value of $208,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Pala, 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 Pala, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Household Income

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

$67,500

Median Household Income

± $59,383

266

Number of Households

± 45

In 2017, the median household income of the 266 households in Pala, CA declined from $67,500 from the previous year's value of $81,250.

The following chart displays the households in Pala, 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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Property Taxes

None

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Pala, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pala, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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Rent vs Own

68.4%

2017 Homeownership

68.1%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 68.4% of the housing units in Pala, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Pala, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pala, CA have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 5.83% of the workforce in Pala, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    71%

  2. Carpooled

    13.1%

  3. Public Transit

    8.88%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Pala, CA was Drove Alone (71%), followed by those who Carpooled (13.1%) and those who Public Transit (8.88%).

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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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pala, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pala, CA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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