Weed, CA

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2021 Population

2,870

7.81% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.7

1.46% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

33.9%

3.89% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$28,857

7.88% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$182,800

17.6% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

952

1.45% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Weed, CA had a population of 2.87k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $28,857. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Weed, CA grew from 2,662 to 2,870, a 7.81% increase and its median household income grew from $26,750 to $28,857, a 7.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Weed, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.8%), White (Hispanic) (12.7%), Other (Hispanic) (10.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.84%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.87%).

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.

95.5% of the residents in Weed, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Weed, CA are College of the Siskiyous (123484) (338 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Weed, CA was $182,800, and the homeownership rate was 40.3%.

Most people in Weed, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 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 2.87k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.1% of Weed, CA residents were born outside of the country (289 people).

In 2021, there were 4.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.69k people) in Weed, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 365 White (Hispanic) and 299 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.5%

2021 Citizenship

96.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.5% of Weed, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Weed, CA was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Weed, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.69k ± 206
White (Hispanic)
365 ± 201
Other (Hispanic)
299 ± 187

25.8%

Hispanic Population

741 people

25.8% of the people in Weed, CA are hispanic (741 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Weed, 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
3,959,545 ± 46,338 people
Philippines
828,655 ± 22,113 people
China
680,942 ± 20,084 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,959,545 California residents, followed by Philippines with 828,655 and China with 680,942.

Foreign-Born Population

10.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

289 people

8.23%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

219 people

As of 2021, 10.1% of Weed, CA residents (289 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Weed, CA was 8.23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
50 ± 54
Vietnam
41 ± 40
Gulf War (2001-)
16 ± 22

Weed, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Weed, CA employs 952 people. The largest industries in Weed, CA are Manufacturing (186 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (178 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (165 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($84,653), Construction ($62,661), and Manufacturing ($45,313).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,050. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

952

2021 Value

± 208

−1.45%

1 Year decline

± 30.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Weed, CA declined at a rate of −1.45%, from 966 employees to 952 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Weed, CA, are Healthcare Support Occupations (133 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (130 people), and Material Moving Occupations (92 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Weed, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

952

2021 Value

± 208

−1.45%

1 Year decline

± 30.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Weed, CA declined at a rate of −1.45%, from 966 employees to 952 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Weed, CA, are Manufacturing (186 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (178 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (165 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,988

Median earning men ± $14,555

$12,018

Median earning women ± $4,132

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($83,750), Construction ($62,903), and Manufacturing ($52,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($14,125), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($11,831), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($11,087).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla 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 Weed, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla 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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Weed, CA awarded 338 degrees. The student population of Weed, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 656 male students and 673 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Weed, CA are White (220 and 65.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (61 and 18.2%), Two or More Races (26 and 7.76%), and Unknown (9 and 2.69%).

The largest universities in Weed, CA by number of degrees awarded are College of the Siskiyous (123484) (338 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Weed, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (54 and 16%), General Social Sciences (54 and 16%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (43 and 12.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,329 students enrolled in Weed, CA, 49.4% men and 50.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 770 records, of which 52.6% were women and 47.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Social Sciences
54 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
28 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
18 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Weed, CA was General Social Sciences with 54 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

College of the Siskiyous (123484)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

338 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of the Siskiyous (123484) with 338 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 153 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Weed, CA, which is 0.827 times less than the 185 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 220 degrees mean that there were 3.61 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 61 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

Public, 2-year ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($64) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,080) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Weed, CA was $182,800 in 2021, which is 0.746 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $155,500 to $182,800, a 17.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Weed, CA is 40.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Weed, CA have an average commute time of 18.9 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

$182,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$40,415

$492

Median Property Taxes

±$127

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 range.

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

Rent vs Own

40.3%

Homeownership

2021

62.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 40.3% of the housing units in Weed, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 37.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Weed, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$28,857

Median Household Income

± $8,490

1.22k

Number of Households

± 225

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.22k households in Weed, CA grew to $28,857 from the previous year's value of $26,750.

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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Weed, CA is from California.

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (65.3%)
Carpooled (14.8%)
Worked At Home (10.1%)

In 2021, 65.3% of workers in Weed, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.8%) and those who worked at home (10.1%).

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

18.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Weed, CA have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.49% 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.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

33.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Weed, CA (925 out of 2.73k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 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 Hispanic and Other.

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.

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

94% of the population of Weed, CA has health coverage, with 20.3% on employee plans, 50.5% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 7.61% on non-group plans, and 1.42% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Siskiyou County, CA see 1361 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.48% decrease from the previous year (1410 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1395 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 207 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,361 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Siskiyou County, CA

Primary care physicians in Siskiyou County, CA see an average of 1,361 patients per year. This represents a 3.48% decrease from the previous year (1,410 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Siskiyou County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.8% were men and 45.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.02%

Uninsured

20.3%

Employer Coverage

50.5%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

7.61%

Non-Group

1.42%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Weed, CA declined by 2.22% from 6.15% to 6.02%.

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.