Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA

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2021 Population

163,067

1.12% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

30.9

0.325% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

22.4%

4.59% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$54,961

3.5% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$272,400

7.08% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

59,221

0.392% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA had a population of 163k people with a median age of 30.9 and a median household income of $54,961. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA grew from 161,253 to 163,067, a 1.12% increase and its median household income grew from $53,104 to $54,961, a 3.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA are Other (Hispanic) (29.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (26.8%), White (Hispanic) (19.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.44%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (6.08%).

48.9% of the households in Merced & Atwater Cities 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.

86.8% of the residents in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Merced County (Northeast)--Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA are Merced College (2,930 degrees awarded in 2021), University of California-Merced (2,074 degrees), and Milan Institute-Merced (168 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA was $272,400, and the homeownership rate was 49.9%.

Most people in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA borders Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, Mariposa, Mono & Tuolumne Counties PUMA, CA, Los Banos & Livingston Cities PUMA, CA, and Turlock, Riverbank, Oakdale & Waterford Cities PUMA, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA is home to a population of 163k people, from which 86.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 23.4% of Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (38.2k people).

In 2021, there were 1.11 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (48.4k people) in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 31.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA are Spanish (60,141 households), Hmong (5,232 households), and Punjabi (1,706 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

80,284

Women

49.2%

82,902

Men

50.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 163,186 inhabitants, with 50.8% men, and 49.2% women.

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Citizenship

86.8%

2021 Citizenship

86.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 86.8% of Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA was 86.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA

Other (Hispanic)
48.4k ± 2.54k
White (Non-Hispanic)
43.7k ± 1.58k
White (Hispanic)
31.9k ± 1.99k

56.8%

Hispanic Population

92.6k people

56.8% of the people in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA are hispanic (92.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
27,365 ± 3,705 people
Laos
2,102 ± 1,118 people
Thailand
1,476 ± 939 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 27,365 Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA residents, followed by Laos with 2,102 and Thailand with 1,476.

Foreign-Born Population

23.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

38.2k people

24.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

39.2k people

As of 2021, 23.4% of Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA residents (38.2k 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 Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA was 24.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
60,141 households (39.7%)
Hmong
5,232 households (3.45%)
Punjabi
1,706 households (1.13%)

48.9% of the households in Merced & Atwater Cities 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 Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA was Spanish. 39.7% of the households in Merced & Atwater Cities 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
2,189 ± 282
Gulf War (2001-)
1,194 ± 276
Gulf War (1990s)
702 ± 182

Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA employs 59.2k people. The largest industries in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,677 people), Farming (4,349 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,011 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($159,313), Offices of dentists ($143,137), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($137,951).

Males in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,095. The income inequality in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,744

Women

43.6%

33,246

Men

56.4%

The workforce of Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA in 2020 was 58,990 people, with 43.6% woman, and 56.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA.

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Occupations

59.2k

2021 Value

0.392%

1 Year growth

± 0.392%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 0.392%, from 59k employees to 59.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (4,558 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,486 people), and Personal care aides (1,608 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Merced & Atwater Cities 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

59.2k

2021 Value

0.392%

1 Year growth

± 0.392%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 0.392%, from 59k employees to 59.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,677 people), Farming (4,349 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,011 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,459

Median earning men ± $1,560

$28,183

Median earning women ± $2,164

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($71,717), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,742), and Construction ($46,245).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($68,182), Public Administration ($44,470), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,660).

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

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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 Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA awarded 5,244 degrees. The student population of Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,037 male students and 10,714 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (2,888 and 57.6%), followed by White (756 and 15.1%), Asian (650 and 13%), and Unknown (378 and 7.54%).

The largest universities in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Merced College (2,930 and 55.9%), University of California-Merced (2,074 and 39.5%), and Milan Institute-Merced (168 and 3.2%).

The most popular majors in Merced County (Northeast)--Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (914 and 17.4%), General Psychology (698 and 13.3%), and General Biological Sciences (381 and 7.27%).

The median tuition cost in Merced County (Northeast)--Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA for a public four year colleges is $11,442 for in-state students and $41,196 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 18,751 (42.9% men and 57.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 18,751 students enrolled in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA, 42.9% men and 57.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 10,959 records, of which 60.5% were women and 39.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
360 degrees awarded
General Psychology
310 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
208 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Merced County (Northeast)--Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA was General Biological Sciences with 360 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Merced County (Northeast)--Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Merced College
2,930 degrees awarded
University of California-Merced
2,074 degrees awarded
Milan Institute-Merced
168 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Merced College with 2,930 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,998 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA, which is 0.616 times less than the 3,246 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 2,888 degrees mean that there were 3.82 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 756 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 ($11,442) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,215) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,971) 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, 2.44% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 3.08% 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 Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA in 2021 were Some college (32.8k), High School or Equivalent (29.2k), and Primary Education (28.6k).

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 Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA was $272,400 in 2021, which is 1.11 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $254,400 to $272,400, a 7.08% increase. The homeownership rate in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA is 49.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA is $54,961. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Merced & Atwater Cities 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

$272,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,607

$24,515

Median Property Taxes

±$1,165

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 Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.9%

Homeownership

2021

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 49.9% of the housing units in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 50.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Merced & Atwater Cities 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 Merced & Atwater Cities 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 Merced & Atwater Cities 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.

$54,961

Median Household Income

± $2,650

49.2k

Number of Households

± 1,715

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.2k households in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA grew to $54,961 from the previous year's value of $53,104.

The following chart displays the households in Merced & Atwater Cities 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

0.445

2021 Wage GINI in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA

In 2021, the income inequality in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0722% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80%)
Carpooled (6.76%)
Other (5.27%)

In 2021, 80% of workers in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.76%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (5.27%).

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

26.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.05% of the workforce in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Merced & Atwater Cities 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 Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA (35.3k out of 158k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA is Hispanic, followed by White 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

91.8% of the population of Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 34.5% on employee plans, 39.6% on Medicaid, 5.57% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 0.696% 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 31.5% under 18 years, 24.8% between 18 and 34 years, 32.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.16%

Uninsured

34.5%

Employer Coverage

39.6%

Medicaid

5.57%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

0.696%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Merced & Atwater Cities PUMA, CA grew by 9.62% from 7.44% to 8.16%.

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