University of California-Merced, CA

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    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

    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 (1,905 degrees awarded in 2024).

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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.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in University of California-Merced, CA
    1. Other (Hispanic)
      367 ± 224
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      226 ± 159
    3. 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.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
    2. Philippines
      827,719 ± 22,100 people
    3. 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    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

    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.

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    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).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    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 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for University of California-Merced, CA. Showing the available data for California.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from California

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    Alex Padilla
    Senator from California3
    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 California1
    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.

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    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).

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    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.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Other Research & Experimental Psychology
      364 degrees awarded
    2. General Biological Sciences
      287 degrees awarded
    3. 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($12,260) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    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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    Housing & Living

    Equity

    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for University of California-Merced, CA is from California.
    0.493
    2024 Wage GINI in California
    0.495
    2023 Wage GINI in California

    In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. 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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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Walked (45.8%)
    2. Other (32.7%)
    3. 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.

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    Poverty