Madera County, CA

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2020 Population
155,925
0.317% 1-year growth
US Senator
Dianne Feinstein
Democratic Party
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
2020 Median Age
34.1
0% 1-year change
2018 Poverty Rate
20.8%
5.52% 1-year decrease
2020 Median Household Income
$61,924
7.53% 1-year growth
2020 Median Property Value
$268,500
6.89% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Madera County, CA had a population of 156k people with a median age of 34.1 and a median household income of $61,924. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Madera County, CA grew from 155,433 to 155,925, a 0.317% increase and its median household income grew from $57,585 to $61,924, a 7.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Madera County, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (33.4%), White (Hispanic) (27.3%), Other (Hispanic) (24.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.66%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.06%).

None of the households in Madera County, 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.

86.7% of the residents in Madera County, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Madera County, CA are San Joaquin Valley College-Madera (80 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Madera County, CA was $268,500, and the homeownership rate was 65.8%.

Most people in Madera County, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Madera County, CA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Madera County, CA is home to a population of 156k people, from which 86.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 20.5% of Madera County, CA residents were born outside of the country (32k people).

In 2020, there were 1.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (52.1k people) in Madera County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42.5k White (Hispanic) and 38.2k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

86.7%
2020 Citizenship
86%
2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 86.7% of Madera County, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Madera County, CA was 86%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Madera County, CA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    52.1k ± 190
  2. White (Hispanic)
    42.5k ± 2.77k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    38.2k ± 3.1k
58.3%
Hispanic Population
91k people

In 2020, there were 1.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (52.1k people) in Madera County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42.5k White (Hispanic) and 38.2k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

58.3% of the people in Madera County, CA are hispanic (91k people).

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

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Foreign-Born Population

20.5%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
32k people
20.3%
2019 Foreign-Born Population
31.6k people

As of 2020, 20.5% of Madera County, CA residents (32k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Madera County, CA was 20.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,240 ± 278
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,252 ± 389
  3. Korea
    580 ± 229

Madera County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.79 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Madera County, CA employs 58.9k people. The largest industries in Madera County, CA are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (8,742 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,810 people), and Educational Services (5,876 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($66,000), Information ($60,286), and Public Administration ($54,359).

Occupations

58.9k
2020 Value
± 2,171
1.11%
1 Year growth
± 5.02%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Madera County, CA grew at a rate of 1.11%, from 58.3k employees to 58.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Madera County, CA, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (7,116 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,857 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,754 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Madera County, CA.

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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.

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Employment by Industries

58.9k
2020 Value
± 2,171
1.11%
1 Year growth
± 5.02%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Madera County, CA grew at a rate of 1.11%, from 58.3k employees to 58.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Madera County, CA, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (8,742 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,810 people), and Educational Services (5,876 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Madera County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Madera County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$37,315
Median earning men ± $2,228
$24,270
Median earning women ± $1,308

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($68,019), Public Administration ($61,710), and Wholesale Trade ($56,029).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($53,150), Public Administration ($49,201), and Construction ($45,213).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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8.45%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in California. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 824
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 419
    Manufacturing
  3. 397
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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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. $407B
  2. $158B
  3. $149B

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $407B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($158B) and Mixed freight ($149B).

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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$2.26T
2020 Value in California
$4.61T
Projected 2050 Value in California
104% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 104% 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.

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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. $83.5B
  2. $44.4B
  3. $43.3B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $83.5B, followed by Arizona with $44.4B and Ohio and $43.3B.

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

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Madera County, CA went to Donald J. Trump with 54.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

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 53 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein
Senator from California1
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 California3
Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

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.

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US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 53 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.

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In 2020, universities in Madera County, CA awarded 80 degrees. The student population of Madera County, CA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 7 male students and 79 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Madera County, CA are Hispanic or Latino (53 and 67.1%), followed by Unknown (14 and 17.7%), White (7 and 8.86%), and Asian (2 and 2.53%).

The largest universities in Madera County, CA by number of degrees awarded are San Joaquin Valley College-Madera (80 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Madera County, CA are Medical Assistant (56 and 70%), Medical Office Assistant (14 and 17.5%), and General Office Occupations & Clerical Services (10 and 12.5%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2020, 1.74% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.99% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were Some college (7.14M), High School or Equivalent (6.69M), and Bachelors Degree (6.15M).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Madera County, CA was $268,500 in 2020, which is 1.17 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $251,200 to $268,500, a 6.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Madera County, CA is 65.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Madera County, CA have an average commute time of 28.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Madera County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Madera County, CA is $61,924. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Madera County, CA was Census Tract 5.09 with a value of $84,479, followed by Census Tract 1.06 and Census Tract 5.06, with respective values of $80,096 and $77,857.

Property

$268,500
Median Property Value 2020
±$5,147
$29,270
Median Property Taxes
±$1,273

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

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

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Rent vs Own

65.8%
Homeownership
2020
72.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2020

In 2020, 65.8% of the housing units in Madera County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.1%.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 5.09
  2. Census Tract 1.06
  3. Census Tract 5.06

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Madera County, CA was Census Tract 5.09 with a value of $84,479, followed by Census Tract 1.06 and Census Tract 5.06, with respective values of $80,096 and $77,857.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$61,924
Median Household Income
± $2,695
44.5k
Number of Households
± 1,734

In 2020, the median household income of the 44.5k households in Madera County, CA grew to $61,924 from the previous year's value of $57,585.

The following chart displays the households in Madera 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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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Madera County, CA is from California.
0.498
2020 Wage GINI in California
0.499
2019 Wage GINI in California

In 2020, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.321% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020
  1. Drove Alone (74.7%)
  2. Carpooled (14%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.94%)

In 2020, 74.7% of workers in Madera County, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14%) and those who worked at home (4.94%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

28.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Madera County, CA have a longer commute time (28.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.78% of the workforce in Madera County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

20.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Madera County, CA (30.5k out of 147k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

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92.4% of the population of Madera County, CA has health coverage, with 32.1% on employee plans, 33.7% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Madera County, CA see 2221 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.33% decrease from the previous year (2274 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2314 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 612 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in California, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,221 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Madera County, CA

Primary care physicians in Madera County, CA see an average of 2,221 patients per year. This represents a 2.33% decrease from the previous year (2,274 patients).

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of California across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.4% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

7.6%
Uninsured
32.1%
Employer Coverage
33.7%
Medicaid
10.2%
Medicare
15%
Non-Group
1.4%
Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Madera County, CA declined by 8.23% from 8.29% to 7.6%.

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

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 47.7 in Madera County, CA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.8% in Madera County, CA.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10.7% in Madera County, CA.

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