Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA

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2019 Population

111,701

0.39% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

47.8

0.21% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

5.91%

4.67% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$114,952

2.86% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$1.11M

5% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

46,885

1.01% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA had a population of 112k people with a median age of 47.8 and a median household income of $114,952. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA declined from 112,138 to 111,701, a −0.39% decrease and its median household income grew from $111,761 to $114,952, a 2.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (23.9%), White (Hispanic) (9.47%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.95%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.62%). 33.3% of the households in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

92.3% of the residents in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Los Angeles County (Southwest)--Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA are Marymount California University (301 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA was $1.11M, and the homeownership rate was 69.4%. Most people in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA borders Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach Cities PUMA, CA, Torrance City PUMA, CA, Long Beach City (East) PUMA, CA, Long Beach City (Southwest & Port) PUMA, CA, LA City (South/San Pedro) PUMA, CA, Long Beach (Central) & Signal Hill Cities PUMA, CA, and Huntington Beach City PUMA, CA.

United States California

Diversity

Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA is home to a population of 112k people, from which 92.3% are citizens. As of 2019, 36.9% of Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (41.3k people).

In 2019, there were 2.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58k people) in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 10.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA are Spanish (9,654 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (5,483 speakers), and Korean (4,381 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
58k ± 1.26k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
26.7k ± 841
White (Hispanic)
10.6k ± 835

15.8%

Hispanic Population

17.7k people

15.8% of the people in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA are hispanic (17.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
9,654 speakers (9.09%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
5,483 speakers (5.16%)
Korean
4,381 speakers (4.12%)

33.3% of Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA was Spanish. 9.09% of the overall population of Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA are native Spanish speakers. 5.16% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 4.12% speak Korean, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

36.9%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

41.3k people

24%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

26.9k people

As of 2019, 36.9% of Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA residents (41.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA was 24%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA was 47.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 54. But people in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA residents was 48.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Korea
3,714 ± 1,471 people
Japan
3,053 ± 1,338 people
China
2,352 ± 1,178 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA was Korea, the natal country of 3,714 Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA residents, followed by Japan with 3,053 and China with 2,352.

Citizenship

92.3%

2019 Citizenship

92.7%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 92.3% of Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA was 92.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,043 ± 276
Korea
927 ± 196
World War II
504 ± 144

Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.2 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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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 Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA is $114,952. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $201,921, followed by San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA and Inner Mission & Castro PUMA, CA, with respective values of $189,676 and $172,163.

Males in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $95,531. The income inequality in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.511, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA employs 46.9k people. The largest industries in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA are Elementary & secondary schools (2,753 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,256 people), and Construction (1,751 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($238,538), Savings institutions, including credit unions ($226,015), and Grocery & related product merchant wholesalers ($215,354).

Wages

Median Household Income

$114,952

2019 value

± $3,635

2.86%

1 Year Growth

± 4.6%

Households in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA have a median annual income of $114,952, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $111,761 in 2018, which represents a 2.86% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$134,847

Average Male Salary in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA

± $21,764

$95,531

Average Female Salary in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA

± $20,313

In 2019, full-time male employees in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA made 1.41 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA

White
$108,845 ± $17,994
Asian
$96,602 ± $23,173
Two or More Races
$78,248 ± $47,490

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA workers was White. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.511

2019 Wage GINI in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA

0.512

2018 Wage GINI in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA

In 2019, the income inequality in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA was 0.511 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $201,921, followed by San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA and Inner Mission & Castro PUMA, CA, with respective values of $189,676 and $172,163.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

5.91% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA (6.55k out of 111k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 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
3,499 ± 429
Asian
1,559 ± 314
Hispanic
1,400 ± 306

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

46.9k

2019 Value

1.01%

1 Year growth

± 1.01%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 1.01%, from 46.4k employees to 46.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA, are Other managers (2,322 people), Chief executives & legislators (1,894 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (1,143 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA, by number of employees, are Other managers (2,322 people), Chief executives & legislators (1,894 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (1,143 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Aerospace engineers (9.57 times higher than expected), Surgeons (6.09 times), and Flight attendants (5.71 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA, by average salary, are Surgeons ($471,990), Physicians ($310,892), and Personal financial advisors ($288,914).

Industries

Employment by Industries

46.9k

2019 Value

1.01%

1 Year growth

± 1.01%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 1.01%, from 46.4k employees to 46.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA, are Elementary & secondary schools (2,753 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,256 people), and Construction (1,751 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (2,753 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,256 people), and Construction (1,751 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA has an unusually high number of Sporting & athletic goods, & doll, toy & game manufacturing (10.3 times higher than expected), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (7.48 times), and Petroleum refining (6.98 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA, by average salary, are Offices of physicians ($238,538), Savings institutions, including credit unions ($226,015), and Grocery & related product merchant wholesalers ($215,354).

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 2018, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $379B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($199B) and Mixed freight ($157B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.18T

2018 Value in California

$5.17T

Projected 2045 Value in California

137% growth

In 2018, total outbound California trade was $2.18T. This is expected to increase 137% to $5.17T by 2045.

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
$86.9B
Arizona
$47.9B
Washington
$39.1B

In 2018, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $86.9B, followed by Arizona with $47.9B and Washington and $39.1B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 61.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.6%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.37%). The most partisan county was San Francisco County, CA with 85% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton 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

Voting results are not available for Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (61.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (31.6%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (3.37%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 61.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.6%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.37%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for California

61.7% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in California

San Francisco County, CA
85% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Alameda County, CA
78.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Marin County, CA
78.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in California was San Francisco County, CA with 85% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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

US Senators from California

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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 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 2019, universities in Los Angeles County (Southwest)--Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA awarded 301 degrees. The student population of Los Angeles County (Southwest)--Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA is skewed towards men, with 329 male students and 318 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Los Angeles County (Southwest)--Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (120 and 46.9%), followed by White (72 and 28.1%), Black or African American (22 and 8.59%), and Unknown (20 and 7.81%).

The largest universities in Los Angeles County (Southwest)--Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Marymount California University (301 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Los Angeles County (Southwest)--Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (90 and 29.9%), General Business Administration & Management (65 and 21.6%), and General Psychology (44 and 14.6%).

The median tuition cost in Los Angeles County (Southwest)--Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA for private four year colleges is $34,134.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
65 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
44 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
40 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Los Angeles County (Southwest)--Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA was General Business Administration & Management with 65 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Los Angeles County (Southwest)--Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Marymount California University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

301 degrees awarded

$34,134

Median Private

In 2019, the Los Angeles County (Southwest)--Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Marymount California University with 301 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

147

Degrees Awarded to Men

154

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 147 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Los Angeles County (Southwest)--Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA, which is 0.955 times less than the 154 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Los Angeles County (Southwest)--Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
120 degrees awarded
White
72 degrees awarded
Black or African American
22 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Los Angeles County (Southwest)--Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA was Hispanic or Latino students. These 120 degrees mean that there were 1.67 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 72 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA was $1.11M in 2019, which is 4.63 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $1.06M to $1.11M, a 5% increase. The homeownership rate in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA is 69.4%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 29.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$1.11M

2019 Median

± $16,626

$1.06M

2018 Median

± $20,661

In 2019, the median property value in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA grew to to $1.11M from the previous year's value of $1.06M.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $1M - $1,499,999 range.

Household Income

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

$114,952

Median Household Income

± $3,635

42.3k

Number of Households

± 1,309

In 2019, the median household income of the 42.3k households in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA grew to $114,952 from the previous year's value of $111,761.

The following chart displays the households in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

69.4%

2019 Homeownership

70.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 69.4% of the housing units in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

29.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (29.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 4.29% of the workforce in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (77.7%)
Worked At Home (8.48%)
Carpooled (7.08%)

In 2019, 77.7% of workers in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.48%) and those who carpooled to work (7.08%).

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 Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

96.4% of the population of Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 53% on employee plans, 8.55% on Medicaid, 17.8% on Medicare, 16.2% on non-group plans, and 0.853% 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 California see 1254 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.555% decrease from the previous year (1261 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1149 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 268 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

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

1,254 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,254 patients per year. This represents a 0.555% decrease from the previous year (1,261 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in California 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

3.63%

Uninsured

53%

Employer Coverage

8.55%

Medicaid

17.8%

Medicare

16.2%

Non-Group

0.853%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Palos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA declined by 22% from 4.66% to 3.63%.

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