Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

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2021 Population
143,957
1.29% 1-year growth
US Senator
Dianne Feinstein
Democratic Party
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
33.9
0.296% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
11.5%
7.69% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$80,394
8.35% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$517,100
9.6% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA had a population of 144k people with a median age of 33.9 and a median household income of $80,394. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA grew from 142,127 to 143,957, a 1.29% increase and its median household income grew from $74,196 to $80,394, a 8.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are Other (Hispanic) (37.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (22%), White (Hispanic) (21.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (10.5%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.3%).

57% of the households in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties 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.

79.2% of the residents in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are CET-Soledad (132 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was $517,100, and the homeownership rate was 60.3%.

Most people in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA is home to a population of 144k people, from which 79.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 27.9% of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (40.2k people).

In 2021, there were 1.73 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (54.6k people) in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 31.4k 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 Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are Spanish (72,313 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (959 households), and Other & Unspecified Languages (387 households).

Citizenship

79.2%
2021 Citizenship
79.5%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 79.2% of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was 79.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA
  1. Other (Hispanic)
    54.6k ± 2.36k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    31.6k ± 1.07k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    31.4k ± 2.22k
71.2%
Hispanic Population
102k people

In 2021, there were 1.73 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (54.6k people) in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 31.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

71.2% of the people in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are hispanic (102k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

27.9%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
40.2k people
27.3%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
38.8k people

As of 2021, 27.9% of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA residents (40.2k 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 Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was 27.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    72,313 households (54.2%)
  2. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    959 households (0.718%)
  3. Other & Unspecified Languages
    387 households (0.29%)

57% of the households in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties 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 Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was Spanish. 54.2% of the households in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,221 ± 180
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,187 ± 744
  3. Korea
    398 ± 134

Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA employs 58.2k people. The largest industries in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are Farming (8,334 people), Construction (5,320 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,296 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($213,599), Computer Systems Design ($123,584), and Scientific research & development services ($121,485).

Workforce Diversity

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RACE/ETHNICITY
24,015
Women
42.1%
32,992
Men
57.9%

The workforce of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA in 2020 was 57,007 people, with 42.1% woman, and 57.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA.

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Occupations

58.2k
2021 Value
2.08%
1 Year growth
± 2.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 2.08%, from 57k employees to 58.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (7,143 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,824 people), and Cashiers (1,392 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industries

58.2k
2021 Value
2.08%
1 Year growth
± 2.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 2.08%, from 57k employees to 58.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA, are Farming (8,334 people), Construction (5,320 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,296 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, 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

$42,825
Median earning men ± $1,839
$29,861
Median earning women ± $1,692

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($78,912), Wholesale Trade ($71,324), and Information ($69,504).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($58,219), Information ($51,250), and Construction ($50,096).

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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 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. $405B
  2. $159B
  3. $155B

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.

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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.

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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. $84.4B
  2. $44.8B
  3. $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).

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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.

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 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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA awarded 132 degrees. The student population of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 124 male students and 8 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (131 and 99.2%), followed by White (1 and 0.758%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are CET-Soledad (132 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are Electrician (58 and 43.9%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (50 and 37.9%), and Building Construction Technology (24 and 18.2%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 2.4% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.75% 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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA in 2021 were Primary Education (28.8k), High School or Equivalent (28.2k), and Some college (23.3k).

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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The median property value in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was $517,100 in 2021, which is 2.11 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $471,800 to $517,100, a 9.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA is 60.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 30.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA is $80,394. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties 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.

Property

$517,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$18,600
$22,194
Median Property Taxes
±$988

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 Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

60.3%
Homeownership
2021
70.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 60.3% of the housing units in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.9%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties 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 Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, 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.
$80,394
Median Household Income
± $2,697
36.8k
Number of Households
± 1,477

In 2021, the median household income of the 36.8k households in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA grew to $80,394 from the previous year's value of $74,196.

The following chart displays the households in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties 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.

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Wage Distribution

0.433
2021 Wage GINI in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA
0.433
2020 Wage GINI in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA

In 2021, the income inequality in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0168% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (72.8%)
  2. Carpooled (11.8%)
  3. Other (6.35%)

In 2021, 72.8% of workers in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.8%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (6.35%).

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

30.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (30.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.98% of the workforce in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, 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 Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA (15.3k out of 133k 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 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties 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.

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91% of the population of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 29.6% on Medicaid, 7.4% on Medicare, 8.79% on non-group plans, and 0.605% 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.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.3% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.5% over 64 years.

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

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

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Uninsured People

9.04%
Uninsured
44.6%
Employer Coverage
29.6%
Medicaid
7.4%
Medicare
8.79%
Non-Group
0.605%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA grew by 4.1% from 8.68% to 9.04%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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