Stockton, CA

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2019 Population

312,682

0.48% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

3.66% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

17.9%

12.8% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$59,504

9.59% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$317,700

5.97% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

130,165

1.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Stockton, CA had a population of 313k people with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $59,504. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Stockton, CA grew from 311,189 to 312,682, a 0.48% increase and its median household income grew from $54,297 to $59,504, a 9.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Stockton, CA are White (Hispanic) (25.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (22.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (19.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.64%), and Other (Hispanic) (8.4%). 0% of the households in Stockton, CA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

87.9% of the residents in Stockton, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Stockton, CA are San Joaquin Delta College (3,593 degrees awarded in 2019), University of the Pacific (1,839 degrees), and United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton (348 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Stockton, CA was $317,700, and the homeownership rate was 49.8%. Most people in Stockton, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Stockton, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Stockton, CA is home to a population of 313k people, from which 87.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 25.4% of Stockton, CA residents were born outside of the country (79.4k people).

In 2019, there were 1.15 times more White (Hispanic) residents (79.6k people) in Stockton, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 60k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Stockton, CA

White (Hispanic)
79.6k ± 9.07k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
69.2k ± 6.45k
White (Non-Hispanic)
60k ± 5.49k

43.5%

Hispanic Population

136k people

43.5% of the people in Stockton, CA are hispanic (136k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

25.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

79.4k people

25.5%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

79.2k people

As of 2019, 25.4% of Stockton, CA residents (79.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Stockton, CA was 25.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Stockton, CA was 34. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 27, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 49. But people in Stockton, CA are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Stockton, CA residents was 33.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,940,728 ± 46,243 people
Philippines
859,394 ± 22,511 people
China
690,995 ± 20,229 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,940,728 California residents, followed by Philippines with 859,394 and China with 690,995.

Citizenship

87.9%

2019 Citizenship

86.8%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 87.9% of Stockton, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Stockton, CA was 86.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,216 ± 968
Gulf War (2001-)
2,096 ± 1,054
Gulf War (1990s)
1,578 ± 856

Stockton, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.01 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

Y-Axis

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

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

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

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

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Community Mobility

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

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Economy

Median household income in Stockton, CA is $59,504. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Stockton, CA was Census Tract 31.14 with a value of $105,766, followed by Census Tract 40.02 and Census Tract 32.08, with respective values of $101,319 and $99,975.

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,688. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Stockton, CA employs 130k people. The largest industries in Stockton, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (20,865 people), Retail Trade (15,586 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (13,392 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($76,760), Public Administration ($56,892), and Finance & Insurance ($44,733).

Wages

Median Household Income

$59,504

2019 value

± $3,156

9.59%

1 Year Growth

± 5.98%

Households in Stockton, CA have a median annual income of $59,504, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $54,297 in 2018, which represents a 9.59% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$81,539

Average Male Salary in California

± $777

$64,688

Average Female Salary in California

± $649

In 2019, full-time male employees in California made 1.26 times more than female employees.

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

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in California

Asian
$78,217 ± $1,221
White
$67,399 ± $624
Two or More Races
$58,533 ± $1,947

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of California workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.16 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in California.

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

Wage Distribution

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

0.497

2019 Wage GINI in California

0.499

2018 Wage GINI in California

In 2019, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.308% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 31.14
Census Tract 40.02
Census Tract 32.08

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Stockton, CA was Census Tract 31.14 with a value of $105,766, followed by Census Tract 40.02 and Census Tract 32.08, with respective values of $101,319 and $99,975.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Stockton, CA (54.3k out of 303k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

Hispanic
24,891 ± 1,117
White
22,042 ± 1,116
Asian
9,473 ± 749

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

130k

2019 Value

± 6,695

1.12%

1 Year growth

± 7.34%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Stockton, CA grew at a rate of 1.12%, from 129k employees to 130k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Stockton, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,162 people), Sales & Related Occupations (12,613 people), and Material Moving Occupations (8,808 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Stockton, CA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Stockton, CA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,162 people), Sales & Related Occupations (12,613 people), and Material Moving Occupations (8,808 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Stockton, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (6.77 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.85 times), and Transportation Occupations (1.44 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Stockton, CA, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($110,413), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($109,464), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($100,951).

Industries

Employment by Industries

130k

2019 Value

± 6,695

1.12%

1 Year growth

± 7.34%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Stockton, CA grew at a rate of 1.12%, from 129k employees to 130k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Stockton, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (20,865 people), Retail Trade (15,586 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (13,392 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Stockton, CA, though some of these residents may live in Stockton, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Stockton, CA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (20,865 people), Retail Trade (15,586 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (13,392 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Stockton, CA has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3.87 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (2.12 times), and Public Administration (1.35 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Stockton, CA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($76,760), Public Administration ($56,892), and Finance & Insurance ($44,733).

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

Showing data for California.

$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 San Joaquin County, CA went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 54% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.7%), followed by Other (6.29%). 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 Stockton, CA. Showing the available data for San Joaquin County, CA.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (54%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.7%)
Republican Party
Other (6.29%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 54% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.7%), followed by Other (6.29%).

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.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for San Joaquin County, CA

54% 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson 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 Stockton, CA awarded 6,448 degrees. The student population of Stockton, CA is skewed towards women, with 11,062 male students and 16,225 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Stockton, CA are Hispanic or Latino (2,217 and 35.2%), followed by White (1,687 and 26.8%), Asian (1,471 and 23.3%), and Black or African American (317 and 5.03%).

The largest universities in Stockton, CA by number of degrees awarded are San Joaquin Delta College (3,593 and 55.7%), University of the Pacific (1,839 and 28.5%), and United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton (348 and 5.4%).

The most popular majors in Stockton, CA are Humanistic Studies (1,081 and 16.8%), General Education (480 and 7.44%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (298 and 4.62%).

The median tuition costs in Stockton, CA are $31,742 for private four year colleges, and $5,354 and $5,354 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
1,081 degree-majorss awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
298 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
149 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Stockton, CA was Humanistic Studies with 1,081 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

San Joaquin Delta College
3,593 degrees awarded
University of the Pacific
1,839 degrees awarded
United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton
348 degrees awarded

$5,354

Median In-State Public

$31,742

Median Private

In 2019, the Stockton, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was San Joaquin Delta College with 3,593 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

2,396

Degrees Awarded to Men

4,052

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 2,396 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Stockton, CA, which is 0.591 times less than the 4,052 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Stockton, CA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
2,217 degrees awarded
White
1,687 degrees awarded
Asian
1,471 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Stockton, CA was Hispanic or Latino students. These 2,217 degrees mean that there were 1.31 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,687 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Stockton, CA was $317,700 in 2019, which is 1.32 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $299,800 to $317,700, a 5.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Stockton, CA is 49.8%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Stockton, CA have an average commute time of 31.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Stockton, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$317,700

2019 Median

± $9,891

$299,800

2018 Median

± $8,630

In 2019, the median property value in Stockton, CA grew to to $317,700 from the previous year's value of $299,800.

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

Household Income

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

$59,504

Median Household Income

± $3,156

96.1k

Number of Households

± 5,246

In 2019, the median household income of the 96.1k households in Stockton, CA grew to $59,504 from the previous year's value of $54,297.

The following chart displays the households in Stockton, 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

49.8%

2019 Homeownership

44.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 49.8% of the housing units in Stockton, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44.1%.

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

Commute Time

31.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Stockton, CA have a longer commute time (31.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 8.82% of the workforce in Stockton, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Carpooled (12.5%)
Worked At Home (3.47%)

In 2019, 79.4% of workers in Stockton, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.5%) and those who worked at home (3.47%).

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

Health

93.6% of the population of Stockton, CA has health coverage, with 37.7% on employee plans, 37.7% on Medicaid, 7.73% on Medicare, 9.74% on non-group plans, and 0.744% 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 San Joaquin County, CA see 1673 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.85% decrease from the previous year (1722 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1736 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 404 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 country level. Showing data for San Joaquin County, CA.

1,673 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in San Joaquin County, CA

Primary care physicians in San Joaquin County, CA see an average of 1,673 patients per year. This represents a 2.85% decrease from the previous year (1,722 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

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

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

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

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

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

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

Health Care Spending

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

$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in California

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

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

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

Health Care Coverage

6.4%

Uninsured

37.7%

Employer Coverage

37.7%

Medicaid

7.73%

Medicare

9.74%

Non-Group

0.744%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Stockton, CA declined by 8.18% from 6.97% to 6.4%.

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