Weed, CA

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    2024 Population
    2,737
    US Senator
    Alex Padilla
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Adam Schiff
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    36
    7.93% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    33.6%
    18.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $38,854
    0.287% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $259,600
    25.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,014
    5.67% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Weed, 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.

    97.9% of the residents in Weed, CA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Weed, CA are College of the Siskiyous (417 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Weed, CA was $259,600, and the homeownership rate was 48.8%.

    Most people in Weed, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Weed, CA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Weed, CA is home to a population of 2.74k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.71% of Weed, CA residents were born outside of the country (211 people).

    In 2024, there were 6.91 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.71k people) in Weed, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 247 Other (Hispanic) and 207 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.9% of Weed, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Weed, CA was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Weed, CA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.71k ± 234
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      247 ± 179
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      207 ± 120
    17.7%
    Hispanic Population
    485 people

    In 2024, there were 6.91 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.71k people) in Weed, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 247 Other (Hispanic) and 207 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    17.7% of the people in Weed, CA are hispanic (485 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Weed, CA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    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

    7.71%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    211 people
    6.94%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    192 people

    As of 2024, 7.71% of Weed, CA residents (211 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 Weed, CA was 6.94%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      36 ± 37
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      9 ± 24

    Weed, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    93.2% of the population of Weed, CA has health coverage, with 26.6% on employee plans, 41.4% on Medicaid, 9.48% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 0.258% 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, 52.1% were men and 47.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.1% were men and 47.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    6.83%
    Uninsured
    26.6%
    Employer Coverage
    41.4%
    Medicaid
    9.48%
    Medicare
    15.5%
    Non-Group
    0.258%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Weed, CA declined by 21.1% from 8.66% to 6.83%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Weed, 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 Weed, CA employs 1.01k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Weed, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (208 people), Accommodation & Food Services (155 people), and Manufacturing (139 people), and the highest paying industries were Health Care & Social Assistance ($70,385), Public Administration ($66,964), and Construction ($51,184).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.01k
    2024 Value
    ± 204
    −5.67%
    1 Year decline
    ± 30.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Weed, CA declined at a rate of −5.67%, from 1.08k employees to 1.01k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Weed, CA, are Material Moving Occupations (124 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (120 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (78 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Weed, CA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.01k
    2024 Value
    ± 204
    −5.67%
    1 Year decline
    ± 30.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Weed, CA declined at a rate of −5.67%, from 1.08k employees to 1.01k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Weed, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (208 people), Accommodation & Food Services (155 people), and Manufacturing (139 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Weed, CA, though some of these residents may live in Weed, 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

    $33,182
    Median earning men ± $9,758
    $33,190
    Median earning women ± $9,123

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($96,500), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,500), and Construction ($51,842).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($55,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,143), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($15,897).

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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

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    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Weed, CA awarded 417 degrees. The student population of Weed, CA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 815 male students and 760 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Weed, CA are White (254 and 61.2%), Hispanic or Latino (93 and 22.4%), Two or More Races (26 and 6.27%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (15 and 3.61%).

    The largest universities in Weed, CA by number of degrees awarded are College of the Siskiyous (417 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Weed, CA are General Social Sciences (56 and 13.4%), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (54 and 12.9%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (52 and 12.5%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,575 students enrolled in Weed, CA, 51.7% men and 48.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 918 records, of which 48.1% were women and 51.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Social Sciences
      56 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      34 degrees awarded
    3. Biological & Physical Sciences
      29 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Weed, CA was General Social Sciences with 56 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    College of the Siskiyous
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    417 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of the Siskiyous with 417 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 211 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Weed, CA, which is 1.02 times more than the 206 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 254 degrees mean that there were 2.73 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 93 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($64) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,233) 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

    The median property value in Weed, CA was $259,600 in 2024, which is 0.78 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $206,500 to $259,600, a 25.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Weed, CA is 48.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Weed, CA have an average commute time of 16.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Weed, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $259,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$25,581
    $564
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$137

    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 Weed, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    48.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 48.8% of the housing units in Weed, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.7%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $38,854
    Median Household Income
    ± $8,003
    1.16k
    Number of Households
    ± 211

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.16k households in Weed, CA declined from $38,854 from the previous year's value of $38,966.

    The following chart displays the households in Weed, 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 $25k - $30k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Weed, 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. Drove Alone (75.6%)
    2. Carpooled (11.3%)
    3. Walked (6.2%)

    In 2024, 75.6% of workers in Weed, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.3%) and those who walked to work (6.2%).

    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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    Commute Time

    16.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Weed, CA have a shorter commute time (16.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Weed, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    33.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Weed, CA (866 out of 2.58k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Weed, CA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    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.

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