Rohnert Park, CA

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Population

42,305

0.899% growth

Median Age

33.6


Median Household Income

$62,769

4.04% growth

Poverty Rate

15%


Number of Employees

22,577

4.2% growth

Median Property Value

$377,200

10.6% growth

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Economy

Health

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Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Rohnert Park, CA had a population of 42.3k people with a median age of 33.6 and a median household income of $62,769. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Rohnert Park, CA grew from 41,928 to 42,305, a 0.899% increase and its median household income grew from $60,333 to $62,769, a 4.04% increase.

The population of Rohnert Park, CA is 62.1% White Alone, 25.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 5.51% Asian Alone. N/A% of the people in Rohnert Park, CA speak a non-English language, and 92.1% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rohnert Park, CA are Bergin University of Canine Studies (27 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Rohnert Park, CA is $377,200, and the homeownership rate is 51.6%. Most people in Rohnert Park, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Rohnert Park, CA is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Rohnert Park, CA employs 22.6k people. The largest industries in Rohnert Park, CA are Retail Trade (3,187 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,606 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,186 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($89,145), Public Administration ($70,800), and Information ($58,393).

Median household income in Rohnert Park, CA is $62,769. Males in Rohnert Park, 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 Rohnert Park, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$62,769

2017 value

± $2,984

4.04%

1 Year Growth

± 6.69%

Households in Rohnert Park, CA have a median annual income of $62,769, 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 $60,333 in 2016, which represents a 4.04% 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 Rohnert Park, 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. Census Tract 1513.07

  2. Census Tract 1513.09

  3. Census Tract 1513.11

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rohnert Park, CA was Census Tract 1513.07 with a value of $86,854, followed by Census Tract 1513.09 and Census Tract 1513.11, with respective values of $85,324 and $77,232.

The following map shows all of the places in Rohnert Park, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rohnert Park, CA (6.34k out of 42.2k 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 Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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. White

    4,368 ± 669

  2. Hispanic

    1,590 ± 376

  3. Other

    917 ± 320

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

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

22.6k

2017 Value

± 1,134

4.2%

1 Year growth

± 6.7%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Rohnert Park, CA grew at a rate of 4.2%, from 21.7k employees to 22.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rohnert Park, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,616 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,328 people), and Management Occupations (2,246 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rohnert Park, CA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Rohnert Park, CA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,616 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,328 people), and Management Occupations (2,246 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Rohnert Park, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.45 times higher than expected), Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.35 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.32 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Rohnert Park, CA, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($93,450), Protective Service Occupations ($83,192), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($79,965).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

22.6k

2017 Value

± 1,134

4.2%

1 Year growth

± 6.7%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Rohnert Park, CA grew at a rate of 4.2%, from 21.7k employees to 22.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rohnert Park, CA, are Retail Trade (3,187 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,606 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,186 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rohnert Park, CA, though some of these residents may live in Rohnert Park, 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 Rohnert Park, CA, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (3,187 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,606 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,186 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Rohnert Park, CA has an unusually high number of Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.51 times higher than expected), Construction (1.49 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.27 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Rohnert Park, CA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($89,145), Public Administration ($70,800), and Information ($58,393).

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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

90.7% of the population of Rohnert Park, CA has health coverage, with 52.6% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 8.96% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.26% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Rohnert Park, CA see 1002 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1023 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1151 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 242 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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1,002 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Sonoma County, CA see an average of 1,002 patients per year. This represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1,023 patients).

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

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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

9.31%

Uninsured

52.6%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

8.96%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

1.26%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rohnert Park, CA declined by 14% from 10.8% to 9.31%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rohnert Park, 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

Rohnert Park, CA is home to a population of 42.3k people, from which 92.1% are citizens. As of 2017, 15.5% of Rohnert Park, CA residents were born outside of the country (6.55k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Rohnert Park, CA is composed of 26.3k White Alone residents (62.1%), 10.9k Hispanic or Latino residents (25.8%), 2.33k Asian Alone residents (5.51%), 1.98k Two or More Races residents (4.69%), 620 Black or African American Alone residents (1.47%), 76 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.18%), 51 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.121%), and 28 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.0662%).

Age

Age by Nativity

31

Median Native-Born Age

± 1

42

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Rohnert Park, CA was 33.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 31, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Rohnert Park, CA are getting staying the same age. In 2016, the average age of all Rohnert Park, CA residents was 34.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

15.5%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

6.55k people

14.8%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

6.2k people

As of 2017, 15.5% of Rohnert Park, CA residents (6.55k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rohnert Park, CA was 14.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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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

92.1%

2017 Citizenship

92.5%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 92.1% of Rohnert Park, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Rohnert Park, CA was 92.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    26.3k ± 1.02k

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    10.9k ± 1.32k

  3. Asian Alone

    2.33k ± 496

In 2017, there were 2.4 times more White Alone residents (26.3k people) in Rohnert Park, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.9k Hispanic or Latino and 2.33k Asian Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    776 ± 176

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    299 ± 113

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    272 ± 108

Rohnert Park, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.6 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Rohnert Park, CA awarded 27 degrees. The student population of Rohnert Park, CA is skewed towards women, with 8 male students and 72 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rohnert Park, CA are White (15 and 62.5%), followed by Black or African American (3 and 12.5%), Hispanic or Latino (3 and 12.5%), and Asian (2 and 8.33%).

The largest universities in Rohnert Park, CA by number of degrees awarded are Bergin University of Canine Studies (27 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Rohnert Park, CA are Animal Training (20 and 74.1%) and Animal Behavior & Ethology (7 and 25.9%).

The median tuition costs in Rohnert Park, CA are $9,375 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

  2. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

  3. Animal Training

    12 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Rohnert Park, CA was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Bergin University of Canine Studies

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

27 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$9,375

Median Private

In 2017, the Rohnert Park, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bergin University of Canine Studies with 27 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

4

Degrees Awarded to Men

23

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 4 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rohnert Park, CA, which is 0.174 times less than the 23 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    15 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    3 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    3 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Rohnert Park, CA were to White students. These 15 degrees mean that there were 5 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Rohnert Park, CA was $377,200 in 2017, which is 1.64 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $341,000 to $377,200, a 10.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Rohnert Park, CA is 51.6%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Rohnert Park, CA have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Rohnert Park, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$377,200

2017 Median

± $13,140

$341,000

2016 Median

± $8,399

In 2017, the median property value in Rohnert Park, CA grew to to $377,200 from the previous year's value of $341,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Rohnert Park, 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 Rohnert Park, 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.

$62,769

Median Household Income

± $2,984

16k

Number of Households

± 868

In 2017, the median household income of the 16k households in Rohnert Park, CA grew to $62,769 from the previous year's value of $60,333.

The following chart displays the households in Rohnert Park, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Rohnert Park, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rohnert Park, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

51.6%

2017 Homeownership

52.3%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 51.6% of the housing units in Rohnert Park, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 52.3%.

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

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Commute Time

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rohnert Park, CA have a longer commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 3.67% of the workforce in Rohnert Park, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    78.4%

  2. Carpooled

    12.5%

  3. Worked At Home

    3.08%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Rohnert Park, CA was Drove Alone (78.4%), followed by those who Carpooled (12.5%) and those who Worked At Home (3.08%).

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.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

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