University of California-Merced, CA

Census Place

2024 Population

724

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

19.7

1.03% 1-year increase

2024 Employed Population

107

14.4% 1-year decline

Population & Diversity

University of California-Merced, CA is home to a population of 724 people, from which 92.7% are citizens.

As of 2024, 12% of University of California-Merced, CA residents were born outside of the country (87 people).

In 2024, there were 1.62 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (367 people) in University of California-Merced, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 226 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 42 White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.7%

2024 Citizenship

94.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.7% of University of California-Merced, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in University of California-Merced, CA was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in University of California-Merced, CA

Other (Hispanic)
367 ± 224
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
226 ± 159
White (Non-Hispanic)
42 ± 47

54.8%

Hispanic Population

397 people

54.8% of the people in University of California-Merced, CA are hispanic (397 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in University of California-Merced, 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
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
China
695,724 ± 20,296 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

Foreign-Born Population

12%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

87 people

10.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

90 people

As of 2024, 12% of University of California-Merced, CA residents (87 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in University of California-Merced, CA was 10.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Economy

The economy of University of California-Merced, CA employs 107 people. In 2024, the largest industries in University of California-Merced, CA were Educational Services (60 people) and Accommodation & Food Services (47 people), and the highest paying industries were Accommodation & Food Services ($3,958), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($3,958), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($2,499).

Employment

Occupations

107

2024 Value

± 118

−14.4%

1 Year decline

± 167%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in University of California-Merced, CA declined at a rate of −14.4%, from 125 employees to 107 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in University of California-Merced, CA, are Sales & Related Occupations (35 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (33 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (10 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of University of California-Merced, CA.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

107

2024 Value

± 118

−14.4%

1 Year decline

± 167%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in University of California-Merced, CA declined at a rate of −14.4%, from 125 employees to 107 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in University of California-Merced, CA, are Educational Services (60 people) and Accommodation & Food Services (47 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of University of California-Merced, CA, though some of these residents may live in University of California-Merced, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$3,229

Median earning women ± $3,002

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are .

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($3,958) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($2,500).

Education

The student population of University of California-Merced, CA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 5,012 male students and 4,098 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in University of California-Merced, CA are Hispanic or Latino (1,128 and 62.8%), Asian (312 and 17.4%), White (193 and 10.7%), and Black or African American (68 and 3.78%).

The largest universities in University of California-Merced, CA by number of degrees awarded are University of California-Merced (1,905 and 100%).

The most popular majors in University of California-Merced, CA are Other Research & Experimental Psychology (379 and 19.9%), General Biological Sciences (287 and 15.1%), and Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (190 and 9.97%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $12,260 for in-state students and $44,148 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in University of California-Merced, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 7.24%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 9,110 (55% men and 45% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 9,110 students enrolled in University of California-Merced, CA, 55% men and 45% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 4,786 records, of which 50.6% were women and 49.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Research & Experimental Psychology
364 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
287 degrees awarded
General Computer Engineering
184 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in University of California-Merced, CA was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 364 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in University of California-Merced, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of California-Merced

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,905 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of California-Merced with 1,905 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 904 men were awarded degrees from institutions in University of California-Merced, CA, which is 0.903 times less than the 1,001 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,128 degrees mean that there were 3.62 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 312 degrees awarded.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,393) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,214) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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