Carson City PUMA, CA

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2021 Population

115,976

2.47% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.7

1.71% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.15%

1.49% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$90,966

6.93% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$537,100

8.51% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

53,465

2.43% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Carson City PUMA, CA had a population of 116k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $90,966. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Carson City PUMA, CA grew from 113,181 to 115,976, a 2.47% increase and its median household income grew from $85,067 to $90,966, a 6.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Carson City PUMA, CA are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (28.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.3%), Other (Hispanic) (14.8%), White (Hispanic) (14.7%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (8.44%).

54.7% of the households in Carson City PUMA, 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.

88.4% of the residents in Carson City PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Los Angeles County (South Central)--Carson City PUMA, CA are California State University-Dominguez Hills (4,568 degrees awarded in 2021) and California Healing Arts College (100 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Carson City PUMA, CA was $537,100, and the homeownership rate was 73.6%.

Most people in Carson City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Carson City PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

Carson City PUMA, CA borders Compton City & West Rancho Dominguez PUMA, CA, Gardena, Lawndale Cities & West Athens PUMA, CA, Long Beach City (North) PUMA, CA, and LA City (South/San Pedro) PUMA, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

Carson City PUMA, CA is home to a population of 116k people, from which 88.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 35.8% of Carson City PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (41.5k people).

In 2021, there were 1.49 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.4k people) in Carson City PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 17.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Carson City PUMA, CA are Spanish (32,666 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (18,025 households), and Korean (2,444 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,119

Women

50.8%

57,166

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 116,285 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

88.4%

2021 Citizenship

88.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 88.4% of Carson City PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Carson City PUMA, CA was 88.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carson City PUMA, CA

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
33.4k ± 2.14k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22.4k ± 2.08k
Other (Hispanic)
17.1k ± 1.69k

37.8%

Hispanic Population

43.9k people

37.8% of the people in Carson City PUMA, CA are hispanic (43.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Carson City PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
16,810 ± 2,944 people
Mexico
13,237 ± 2,659 people
Korea
2,341 ± 1,176 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Carson City PUMA, CA was Philippines, the natal country of 16,810 Carson City PUMA, CA residents, followed by Mexico with 13,237 and Korea with 2,341.

Foreign-Born Population

35.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

41.5k people

35.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

39.8k people

As of 2021, 35.8% of Carson City PUMA, CA residents (41.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carson City PUMA, CA was 35.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
32,666 households (29.6%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
18,025 households (16.3%)
Korean
2,444 households (2.21%)

54.7% of the households in Carson City PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Carson City PUMA, CA was Spanish. 29.6% of the households in Carson City PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,777 ± 333
Gulf War (2001-)
692 ± 203
Gulf War (1990s)
637 ± 208

Carson City PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Carson City PUMA, CA employs 53.5k people. The largest industries in Carson City PUMA, CA are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,375 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,817 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,724 people), and the highest paying industries are Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($145,516), Rail transportation ($121,012), and Petroleum refining ($117,602).

Males in Carson City PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.03 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,690. The income inequality in Carson City PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.411, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,523

Women

48.9%

26,674

Men

51.1%

The workforce of Carson City PUMA, CA in 2020 was 52,197 people, with 48.9% woman, and 51.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Carson City PUMA, CA.

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Occupations

53.5k

2021 Value

2.43%

1 Year growth

± 2.43%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carson City PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 2.43%, from 52.2k employees to 53.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carson City PUMA, CA, are Registered nurses (2,032 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,526 people), and Personal care aides (1,414 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carson City PUMA, 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

53.5k

2021 Value

2.43%

1 Year growth

± 2.43%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carson City PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 2.43%, from 52.2k employees to 53.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carson City PUMA, CA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,375 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,817 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,724 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carson City PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Carson City PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,332

Median earning men ± $2,028

$39,396

Median earning women ± $2,556

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($89,738), Information ($70,920), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,027).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($65,089), Public Administration ($57,500), and Manufacturing ($52,569).

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 Carson City PUMA, 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 Carson City PUMA, CA awarded 4,668 degrees. The student population of Carson City PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,393 male students and 11,694 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Carson City PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (2,693 and 60.3%), followed by Black or African American (553 and 12.4%), White (452 and 10.1%), and Asian (445 and 9.97%).

The largest universities in Carson City PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are California State University-Dominguez Hills (4,568 and 97.9%) and California Healing Arts College (100 and 2.14%).

The most popular majors in Los Angeles County (South Central)--Carson City PUMA, CA are General Business Administration & Management (662 and 14.2%), General Psychology (511 and 10.9%), and Sociology (301 and 6.45%).

The median tuition cost in Los Angeles County (South Central)--Carson City PUMA, CA for a public four year colleges is $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Carson City PUMA, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 18,087 (35.3% men and 64.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 18,087 students enrolled in Carson City PUMA, CA, 35.3% men and 64.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 11,642 records, of which 65.5% were women and 34.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
624 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
503 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
295 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Los Angeles County (South Central)--Carson City PUMA, CA was General Business Administration & Management with 624 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Los Angeles County (South Central)--Carson City PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

California State University-Dominguez Hills
4,568 degrees awarded
California Healing Arts College
100 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was California State University-Dominguez Hills with 4,568 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,508 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Carson City PUMA, CA, which is 0.477 times less than the 3,160 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 2,693 degrees mean that there were 4.87 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 553 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

Public, 4-year or above ($5,742) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,318) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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

Measure

In 2021, 2.5% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.65% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Carson City PUMA, CA in 2021 were Some college (22.9k), High School or Equivalent (21.8k), and Bachelors Degree (20.1k).

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 Carson City PUMA, CA was $537,100 in 2021, which is 2.19 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $495,000 to $537,100, a 8.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Carson City PUMA, CA is 73.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Carson City PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carson City PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Carson City PUMA, CA is $90,966. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Carson City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

Housing

Property

$537,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,066

$24,750

Median Property Taxes

±$1,211

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

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

Rent vs Own

73.6%

Homeownership

2021

73.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.6% of the housing units in Carson City PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Carson City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Carson City PUMA, 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.

$90,966

Median Household Income

± $4,325

33.6k

Number of Households

± 1,440

In 2021, the median household income of the 33.6k households in Carson City PUMA, CA grew to $90,966 from the previous year's value of $85,067.

The following chart displays the households in Carson City PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.411

2021 Wage GINI in Carson City PUMA, CA

0.414

2020 Wage GINI in Carson City PUMA, CA

In 2021, the income inequality in Carson City PUMA, CA was 0.411 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.699% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Carson City PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Carson City PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Carson City PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Carpooled (7.36%)
Worked At Home (6.92%)

In 2021, 79.6% of workers in Carson City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.36%) and those who worked at home (6.92%).

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

27.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carson City PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.58% of the workforce in Carson City PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carson City PUMA, CA (10.5k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carson City PUMA, CA is Hispanic, followed by Other 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.

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

93.2% of the population of Carson City PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 49.7% on employee plans, 21.4% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 9.54% on non-group plans, and 0.953% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1240 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1254 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1132 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 244 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

1,240 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,240 patients per year. This represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1,254 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.77%

Uninsured

49.7%

Employer Coverage

21.4%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

9.54%

Non-Group

0.953%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carson City PUMA, CA declined by 2.67% from 6.95% to 6.77%.

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