Calaveras County, CA

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Population

45,057

0.603% growth

Poverty Rate

12.8%


Median Age

51.6


Median Household Income

$54,800

2.43% growth

Number of Employees

16,721

0.942% growth

Median Property Value

$273,400

5.56% growth

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In 2017, Calaveras County, CA had a population of 45.1k people with a median age of 51.6 and a median household income of $54,800. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Calaveras County, CA grew from 44,787 to 45,057, a 0.603% increase and its median household income grew from $53,502 to $54,800, a 2.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Calaveras County, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (82%), White (Hispanic) (9.82%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.37%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.17%), and Some Other Race (Hispanic) (0.923%). N/A% of the people in Calaveras County, CA speak a non-English language, and 96.9% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Calaveras County, CA is $273,400, and the homeownership rate is 78.2%. Most people in Calaveras County, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 32.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Calaveras County, CA is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Calaveras County, CA employs 16.7k people. The largest industries in Calaveras County, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,044 people), Retail Trade (1,952 people), and Construction (1,825 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($57,391), Public Administration ($56,944), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($56,131).

Median household income in Calaveras County, CA is $54,800. Males in Calaveras County, CA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,252. The income inequality in Calaveras County, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$54,800

2017 value

± $3,529

2.43%

1 Year Growth

± 9.51%

Households in Calaveras County, CA have a median annual income of $54,800, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $53,502 in 2016, which represents a 2.43% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$72,235

Average Male Salary

± $699

$57,252

Average Female Salary

± $582

In 2017, full-time male employees in California made 1.26 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,946 ± $1,081

  2. White

    $59,925 ± $556

  3. Two or More Races

    $49,289 ± $1,826

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of California workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.5

2017 Wage GINI

0.5

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in California was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.479. 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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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 2.10

  2. Census Tract 1.20

  3. Census Tract 5.03

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Calaveras County, CA was Census Tract 2.10 with a value of $79,322, followed by Census Tract 1.20 and Census Tract 5.03, with respective values of $72,292 and $66,034.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Calaveras County, CA (5.68k out of 44.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    4,983 ± 599

  2. Hispanic

    698 ± 232

  3. Two Or More

    307 ± 211

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

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

16.7k

2017 Value

± 1,045

0.942%

1 Year growth

± 8.54%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Calaveras County, CA grew at a rate of 0.942%, from 16.6k employees to 16.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Calaveras County, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,229 people), Management Occupations (1,853 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,603 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Calaveras County, CA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Calaveras County, CA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,229 people), Management Occupations (1,853 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,603 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Calaveras County, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (2.02 times higher than expected), Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (1.47 times), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.42 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Calaveras County, CA, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($95,364), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($87,538), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($84,700).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16.7k

2017 Value

± 1,045

0.942%

1 Year growth

± 8.54%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Calaveras County, CA grew at a rate of 0.942%, from 16.6k employees to 16.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Calaveras County, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,044 people), Retail Trade (1,952 people), and Construction (1,825 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Calaveras County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Calaveras County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Calaveras County, CA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,044 people), Retail Trade (1,952 people), and Construction (1,825 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Calaveras County, CA has an unusually high number of Utilities (2.13 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.98 times), and Construction (1.74 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Calaveras County, CA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($57,391), Public Administration ($56,944), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($56,131).

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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

  1. Electronics

    $232B

  2. Mixed freight

    $172B

  3. Gasoline

    $136B

In 2015, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $232B, followed by Mixed freight ($172B) and Gasoline ($136B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.7T

2020 Value

$2.48T

Projected 2045 Value

46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $1.7T. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $2.48T by 2045.

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

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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

  1. Texas

    $71.8B

  2. Arizona

    $46.9B

  3. Washington

    $34B

In 2015, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $71.8B, followed by Arizona with $46.9B and Washington and $34B.

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

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Health

93.4% of the population of Calaveras County, CA has health coverage, with 38.7% on employee plans, 18% on Medicaid, 19.7% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 1.92% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Calaveras County, CA was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Calaveras County, CA see 2038 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.493% increase from the previous year (2028 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2259 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 655 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (10.6%). Additionally, Tulare County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,038 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Calaveras County, CA see an average of 2,038 patients per year. This represents a 0.493% increase from the previous year (2,028 patients).

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

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

6.61%

Uninsured

38.7%

Employer Coverage

18%

Medicaid

19.7%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

1.92%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Calaveras County, CA declined by 20% from 8.26% to 6.61%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Tehama County

    10.6% prevalence

  2. San Joaquin County

    10.5% prevalence

  3. Alpine County

    10.3% prevalence

Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in California, at 10.6%.

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Diversity

Calaveras County, CA is home to a population of 45.1k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2017, 5.79% of Calaveras County, CA residents were born outside of the country (2.61k people).

In 2017, there were 8.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.9k people) in Calaveras County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.42k White (Hispanic) and 1.52k Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

51

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

54

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.6

In 2017, the median age of all people in Calaveras County, CA was 51.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 51, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 54. But people in Calaveras County, CA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Calaveras County, CA residents was 51.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.79%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

2.61k people

6.02%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

2.7k people

As of 2017, 5.79% of Calaveras County, CA residents (2.61k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Calaveras County, CA was 6.02%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    4,212,695 ± 47,591 people

  2. Philippines

    836,199 ± 22,209 people

  3. China

    612,429 ± 19,062 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,212,695 California residents, followed by Philippines with 836,199 and China with 612,429.

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Citizenship

96.9%

2017 Citizenship

97.1%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 96.9% of Calaveras County, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Calaveras County, CA was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Calaveras County, CA

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    36.9k ± 66

  2. White (Hispanic)

    4.42k ± 266

  3. Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic)

    1.52k ± 333

In 2017, there were 8.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.9k people) in Calaveras County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.42k White (Hispanic) and 1.52k Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Calaveras County, CA as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    2,112 ± 300

  2. Korea

    580 ± 149

  3. World War II

    250 ± 104

Calaveras County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.64 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Calaveras County, CA was $273,400 in 2017, which is 1.19 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $259,000 to $273,400, a 5.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Calaveras County, CA is 78.2%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Calaveras County, CA have an average commute time of 32.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Calaveras County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$273,400

2017 Median

± $12,074

$259,000

2016 Median

± $10,376

In 2017, the median property value in Calaveras County, CA grew to to $273,400 from the previous year's value of $259,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Calaveras County, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Calaveras County, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Household Income

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$54,800

Median Household Income

± $3,529

17.8k

Number of Households

± 941

In 2017, the median household income of the 17.8k households in Calaveras County, CA grew to $54,800 from the previous year's value of $53,502.

The following chart displays the households in Calaveras County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Calaveras County, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Calaveras County, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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Rent vs Own

78.2%

2017 Homeownership

77%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 78.2% of the housing units in Calaveras County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Calaveras County, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

32.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Calaveras County, CA have a longer commute time (32.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 6.66% of the workforce in Calaveras County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    79.1%

  2. Carpooled

    9.87%

  3. Worked At Home

    8.29%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Calaveras County, CA was Drove Alone (79.1%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.87%) and those who Worked At Home (8.29%).

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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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Calaveras County, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Calaveras County, CA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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