University of California-Merced, CA

About

None of the households in University of California-Merced, 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.

92.7% of the residents in University of California-Merced, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in University of California-Merced, CA are University of California-Merced (2,100 degrees awarded in 2023).

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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

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.

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
3,862,617 ± 45,816 people
Philippines
824,246 ± 22,054 people
China
687,951 ± 20,184 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,862,617 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,246 and China with 687,951.

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).

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

Voting results are not available for University of California-Merced, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert 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

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

Adam 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.

Education

In 2023, universities in University of California-Merced, CA awarded 2,100 degrees. The student population of University of California-Merced, CA in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 4,835 male students and 4,312 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in University of California-Merced, CA are Hispanic or Latino (1,104 and 58.4%), Asian (406 and 21.5%), White (199 and 10.5%), and Black or African American (79 and 4.18%).

The largest universities in University of California-Merced, CA by number of degrees awarded are University of California-Merced (2,100 and 100%).

The most popular majors in University of California-Merced, CA are Other Research & Experimental Psychology (377 and 18%), General Biological Sciences (308 and 14.7%), and General Computer Engineering (217 and 10.3%).

The median tuition cost in University of California-Merced, CA for a public four year colleges is $11,834 for in-state students and $42,611 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in University of California-Merced, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 39.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.08%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 9,147 (52.9% men and 47.1% 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 2023 there were 9,147 students enrolled in University of California-Merced, CA, 52.9% men and 47.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 4,991 records, of which 53.9% were women and 46.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Research & Experimental Psychology
365 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
308 degrees awarded
General Computer Engineering
217 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in University of California-Merced, CA was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 365 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

2,100 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of California-Merced with 2,100 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 974 men were awarded degrees from institutions in University of California-Merced, CA, which is 0.865 times less than the 1,126 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,104 degrees mean that there were 2.72 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 406 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($11,834) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,333) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,094) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

Equity

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for University of California-Merced, CA is from California.

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

In 2023, the income inequality in California was 0.495 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.573% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2024

Walked (45.8%)
Other (32.7%)
Drove Alone (10.3%)

In 2024, 45.8% of workers in University of California-Merced, CA walked to work, followed by those who used some unspecified means to get work (32.7%) and those who drove alone to work (10.3%).

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.

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

98.3% of the population of University of California-Merced, CA has health coverage, with 45.3% on employee plans, 23.1% on Medicaid, 0% on Medicare, 30% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 13.8% under 18 years, 86.2% between 18 and 34 years, 0% between 35 and 64 years, and 0% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

1.66%

Uninsured

45.3%

Employer Coverage

23.1%

Medicaid

0%

Medicare

30%

Non-Group

0%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in University of California-Merced, CA declined by 13.6% from 1.92% to 1.66%.

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

University of California-Merced, CA

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