Vallejo, CA

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2024 Population

124,268

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

40.6

1.5% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

12.2%

1.96% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$90,171

0.754% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$589,500

5.74% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

58,932

1.13% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Vallejo, 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.

88% of the residents in Vallejo, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Vallejo, CA are Touro University California (412 degrees awarded in 2024), California State University Maritime Academy (243 degrees), and Hinton Barber and Beauty College (36 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Vallejo, CA was $589,500, and the homeownership rate was 57.4%.

Most people in Vallejo, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Vallejo, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Vallejo, CA is home to a population of 124k people, from which 88% are citizens. As of 2024, 28.7% of Vallejo, CA residents were born outside of the country (35.6k people).

In 2024, there were 1.1 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.2k people) in Vallejo, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 21.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

88%

2024 Citizenship

88.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 88% of Vallejo, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Vallejo, CA was 88.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Vallejo, CA

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
28.2k ± 1.45k
White (Non-Hispanic)
25.5k ± 1.42k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21.1k ± 1.55k

29.8%

Hispanic Population

37k people

29.8% of the people in Vallejo, CA are hispanic (37k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Vallejo, 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

28.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

35.6k people

27.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

33.8k people

As of 2024, 28.7% of Vallejo, CA residents (35.6k 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 Vallejo, CA was 27.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,220 ± 298
Gulf War (2001-)
1,609 ± 407
Gulf War (1990s)
697 ± 201

Vallejo, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

93.3% of the population of Vallejo, CA has health coverage, with 47% on employee plans, 18.8% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 1.03% 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, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.67%

Uninsured

47%

Employer Coverage

18.8%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

15.4%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Vallejo, CA grew by 5.11% from 6.35% to 6.67%.

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

Economy

The economy of Vallejo, CA employs 58.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Vallejo, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (10,774 people), Retail Trade (6,145 people), and Manufacturing (5,553 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($121,667), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($85,380), and Public Administration ($81,038).

Employment

Occupations

58.9k

2024 Value

± 2,019

−1.13%

1 Year decline

± 4.82%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Vallejo, CA declined at a rate of −1.13%, from 59.6k employees to 58.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Vallejo, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,206 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,055 people), and Management Occupations (5,002 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Vallejo, 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

58.9k

2024 Value

± 2,019

−1.13%

1 Year decline

± 4.82%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Vallejo, CA declined at a rate of −1.13%, from 59.6k employees to 58.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Vallejo, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,774 people), Retail Trade (6,145 people), and Manufacturing (5,553 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Vallejo, CA, though some of these residents may live in Vallejo, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,118

Median earning men ± $3,889

$48,619

Median earning women ± $2,243

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($95,156), Information ($78,056), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,327).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($76,738), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,250), and Public Administration ($66,698).

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 Vallejo, 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 Vallejo, CA awarded 691 degrees. The student population of Vallejo, CA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 1,143 male students and 888 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Vallejo, CA are White (223 and 32.4%), Asian (213 and 30.9%), Hispanic or Latino (141 and 20.5%), and Two or More Races (46 and 6.68%).

The largest universities in Vallejo, CA by number of degrees awarded are Touro University California (412 and 59.6%), California State University Maritime Academy (243 and 35.2%), and Hinton Barber and Beauty College (36 and 5.21%).

The most popular majors in Vallejo, CA are Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (116 and 16.8%), Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer (94 and 13.6%), and General Public Health (78 and 11.3%).

The median tuition costs are $19,500 for private four year colleges, and $6,084 and $18,684 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Vallejo, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,031 (56.3% men and 43.7% 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 2,031 students enrolled in Vallejo, CA, 56.3% men and 43.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 657 records, of which 31.7% were women and 68.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Public Health
78 degrees awarded
General Health Services
62 degrees awarded
Physician Assistant
48 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Vallejo, CA was General Public Health with 78 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Vallejo, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Touro University California
412 degrees awarded
California State University Maritime Academy
243 degrees awarded
Hinton Barber and Beauty College
36 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Touro University California with 412 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 342 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Vallejo, CA, which is 0.98 times less than the 349 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 223 degrees mean that there were 1.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 213 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,475) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,032) 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

The median property value in Vallejo, CA was $589,500 in 2024, which is 1.77 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $557,500 to $589,500, a 5.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Vallejo, CA is 57.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Vallejo, CA have an average commute time of 34.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Vallejo, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$589,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,048

$25,709

Median Property Taxes

±$1,132

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

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

Rent vs Own

57.4%

Homeownership

2024

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 57.4% of the housing units in Vallejo, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Vallejo, 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.

$90,171

Median Household Income

± $3,810

44.8k

Number of Households

± 1,706

In 2024, the median household income of the 44.8k households in Vallejo, CA grew to $90,171 from the previous year's value of $89,496.

The following chart displays the households in Vallejo, 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 Vallejo, 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 (70.7%)
Worked At Home (11.8%)
Carpooled (11.3%)

In 2024, 70.7% of workers in Vallejo, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.8%) and those who carpooled to work (11.3%).

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.

Commute Time

34.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Vallejo, CA have a longer commute time (34.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.61% of the workforce in Vallejo, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Vallejo, CA (15k out of 123k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Vallejo, CA is Hispanic, followed by Black and White.

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.