Ukiah, CA

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2023 Population

16,419

0.467% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/AAlex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AAdam Schiff

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

39.3

1.03% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

16.3%

2.73% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$67,122

6.65% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$448,100

1.73% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

7,286

0.303% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Ukiah, CA had a population of 16.4k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $67,122. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Ukiah, CA declined from 16,496 to 16,419, a −0.467% decrease and its median household income grew from $62,934 to $67,122, a 6.65% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ukiah, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (12.6%), Other (Hispanic) (10.9%), White (Hispanic) (7.35%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.84%).

None of the households in Ukiah, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.9% of the residents in Ukiah, CA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Ukiah, CA was $448,100, and the homeownership rate was 45.8%.

Most people in Ukiah, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Ukiah, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Ukiah, CA is home to a population of 16.4k people, from which 93.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 13.3% of Ukiah, CA residents were born outside of the country (2.19k people).

In 2023, there were 4.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.55k people) in Ukiah, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.07k Two+ (Hispanic) and 1.79k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.9%

2023 Citizenship

91.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.9% of Ukiah, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Ukiah, CA was 91.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ukiah, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
9.55k ± 825
Two+ (Hispanic)
2.07k ± 642
Other (Hispanic)
1.79k ± 730

31.4%

Hispanic Population

5.16k people

31.4% of the people in Ukiah, CA are hispanic (5.16k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
Philippines
824,230 ± 22,055 people
China
685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

Foreign-Born Population

13.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.19k people

13.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.25k people

As of 2023, 13.3% of Ukiah, CA residents (2.19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ukiah, CA was 13.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
500 ± 238
Gulf War (2001-)
108 ± 80
Gulf War (1990s)
47 ± 56

Ukiah, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.63 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ukiah, CA employs 7.29k people. The largest industries in Ukiah, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,459 people), Retail Trade (1,020 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (798 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($81,719), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($80,344), and Utilities ($72,609).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.29k

2023 Value

± 770

0.303%

1 Year growth

± 14.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ukiah, CA grew at a rate of 0.303%, from 7.26k employees to 7.29k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ukiah, CA, are Sales & Related Occupations (838 people), Management Occupations (737 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (666 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ukiah, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.29k

2023 Value

± 770

0.303%

1 Year growth

± 14.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ukiah, CA grew at a rate of 0.303%, from 7.26k employees to 7.29k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ukiah, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,459 people), Retail Trade (1,020 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (798 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ukiah, CA, though some of these residents may live in Ukiah, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2024 Election Results

N/AKamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
N/ADonald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
N/ARobert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

N/AAlex 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.

N/AAdam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 32 students enrolled in Ukiah, CA, 15.6% men and 84.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16 records, of which 87.5% were women and 12.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants

Most Common

32 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Ukiah, CA was Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Ukiah, CA according to their major.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ukiah, CA was $448,100 in 2023, which is 1.48 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $440,500 to $448,100, a 1.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Ukiah, CA is 45.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Ukiah, CA have an average commute time of 18.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ukiah, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ukiah, CA is $67,122. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Ukiah, CA was Census Tract 114 with a value of $97,109, followed by Census Tract 117 and Census Tract 113, with respective values of $89,722 and $75,899.

Housing

Property

$448,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$29,130

$2,780

Median Property Taxes

±$385

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ukiah, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

45.8%

Homeownership

2023

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 45.8% of the housing units in Ukiah, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 50.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ukiah, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 114
Census Tract 117
Census Tract 113

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ukiah, CA was Census Tract 114 with a value of $97,109, followed by Census Tract 117 and Census Tract 113, with respective values of $89,722 and $75,899.

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

Household Income

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

$67,122

Median Household Income

± $4,775

6.07k

Number of Households

± 615

In 2023, the median household income of the 6.07k households in Ukiah, CA grew to $67,122 from the previous year's value of $62,934.

The following chart displays the households in Ukiah, 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.6%)
Carpooled (9.67%)
Worked At Home (8.99%)

In 2023, 69.6% of workers in Ukiah, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.67%) and those who worked at home (8.99%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ukiah, CA have a shorter commute time (18.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.17% of the workforce in Ukiah, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ukiah, CA (2.59k out of 15.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ukiah, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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

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

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

Health

93.2% of the population of Ukiah, CA has health coverage, with 36.5% on employee plans, 30.5% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 2.23% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mendocino County, CA see 1132 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.1% increase from the previous year (1098 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1268 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 146 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,132 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mendocino County, CA

Primary care physicians in Mendocino County, CA see an average of 1,132 patients per year. This represents a 3.1% increase from the previous year (1,098 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.82%

Uninsured

36.5%

Employer Coverage

30.5%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

2.23%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ukiah, CA declined by 23.5% from 8.92% to 6.82%.

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

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