Vacaville, CA

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2024 Population

102,596

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

38.2

0.262% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

8.23%

10.1% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$111,126

2.34% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$620,900

4.06% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

45,482

0.253% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Vacaville, 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.

95.4% of the residents in Vacaville, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Vacaville, CA are Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville (190 degrees awarded in 2024) and Blake Austin College (181 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Vacaville, CA was $620,900, and the homeownership rate was 67.5%.

Most people in Vacaville, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Vacaville, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Vacaville, CA is home to a population of 103k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 13.2% of Vacaville, CA residents were born outside of the country (13.5k people).

In 2024, there were 4.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.4k people) in Vacaville, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 9.06k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.4%

2024 Citizenship

95.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.4% of Vacaville, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Vacaville, CA was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Vacaville, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
45.4k ± 1.59k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
11.3k ± 1.15k
Other (Hispanic)
9.06k ± 1.07k

27.9%

Hispanic Population

28.6k people

27.9% of the people in Vacaville, CA are hispanic (28.6k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Vacaville, 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

13.2%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

13.5k people

12.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

12.9k people

As of 2024, 13.2% of Vacaville, CA residents (13.5k 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 Vacaville, CA was 12.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,269 ± 545
Vietnam
1,454 ± 238
Gulf War (1990s)
1,450 ± 271

Vacaville, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Vacaville, CA.

Health

97.4% of the population of Vacaville, CA has health coverage, with 53.7% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 3.16% 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, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.61%

Uninsured

53.7%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

3.16%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Vacaville, CA declined by 14.1% from 3.04% to 2.61%.

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

Economy

The economy of Vacaville, CA employs 45.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Vacaville, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (6,911 people), Retail Trade (5,519 people), and Public Administration (4,772 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($200,565), Utilities ($119,625), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($100,815).

Employment

Occupations

45.5k

2024 Value

± 1,756

0.253%

1 Year growth

± 5.53%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Vacaville, CA grew at a rate of 0.253%, from 45.4k employees to 45.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Vacaville, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,807 people), Management Occupations (4,371 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,241 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Vacaville, 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

45.5k

2024 Value

± 1,756

0.253%

1 Year growth

± 5.53%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Vacaville, CA grew at a rate of 0.253%, from 45.4k employees to 45.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Vacaville, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,911 people), Retail Trade (5,519 people), and Public Administration (4,772 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Vacaville, CA, though some of these residents may live in Vacaville, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$71,752

Median earning men ± $4,183

$51,858

Median earning women ± $2,630

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($108,430), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($100,336), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($83,337).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($78,885), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,668), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($69,545).

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 51 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 Vacaville, 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 2024, universities in Vacaville, CA awarded 371 degrees. The student population of Vacaville, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 49 male students and 428 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Vacaville, CA are Hispanic or Latino (154 and 41.5%), White (87 and 23.5%), Black or African American (52 and 14%), and Asian (40 and 10.8%).

The largest universities in Vacaville, CA by number of degrees awarded are Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville (190 and 51.2%) and Blake Austin College (181 and 48.8%).

The most popular majors in Vacaville, CA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (142 and 38.3%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (72 and 19.4%), and General Cosmetology (69 and 18.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 477 students enrolled in Vacaville, CA, 10.3% men and 89.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 182 records, of which 95.1% were women and 4.95% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
142 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
69 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
39 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Vacaville, CA was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 142 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville
190 degrees awarded
Blake Austin College
181 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville with 190 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 35 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Vacaville, CA, which is 0.104 times less than the 336 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 154 degrees mean that there were 1.77 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 87 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Vacaville, CA was $620,900 in 2024, which is 1.87 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $596,700 to $620,900, a 4.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Vacaville, CA is 67.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Vacaville, CA have an average commute time of 28.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Vacaville, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$620,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,414

$23,162

Median Property Taxes

±$975

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 Vacaville, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

67.5%

Homeownership

2024

69.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 67.5% of the housing units in Vacaville, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.4%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$111,126

Median Household Income

± $3,405

34.3k

Number of Households

± 1,438

In 2024, the median household income of the 34.3k households in Vacaville, CA grew to $111,126 from the previous year's value of $108,580.

The following chart displays the households in Vacaville, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Vacaville, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (78.8%)
Worked At Home (12.4%)
Carpooled (6.26%)

In 2024, 78.8% of workers in Vacaville, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.4%) and those who carpooled to work (6.26%).

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

28.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Vacaville, CA have a longer commute time (28.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.6% of the workforce in Vacaville, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Vacaville, CA (7.93k out of 96.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Vacaville, 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.