Tuolumne County, CA

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2021 Population

55,243

2.02% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

48.6

0.205% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.9%

9.89% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$66,846

10.5% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$333,500

6.11% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

21,541

3.02% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Tuolumne County, CA had a population of 55.2k people with a median age of 48.6 and a median household income of $66,846. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Tuolumne County, CA grew from 54,147 to 55,243, a 2.02% increase and its median household income grew from $60,509 to $66,846, a 10.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tuolumne County, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.1%), White (Hispanic) (6.22%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.41%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.87%).

None of the households in Tuolumne 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.

98.2% of the residents in Tuolumne County, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tuolumne County, CA are Columbia College (112561) (525 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Tuolumne County, CA was $333,500, and the homeownership rate was 74.7%.

Most people in Tuolumne County, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Tuolumne County, CA was 2 cars per household.

Tuolumne County, CA borders Alpine County, CA, Calaveras County, CA, Madera County, CA, Mariposa County, CA, Mono County, CA, and Stanislaus County, CA.

United States California Sonora, CA

Population & Diversity

Tuolumne County, CA is home to a population of 55.2k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.27% of Tuolumne County, CA residents were born outside of the country (2.91k people).

In 2021, there were 12.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (43.7k people) in Tuolumne County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.44k White (Hispanic) and 1.88k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2021 Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.2% of Tuolumne County, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Tuolumne County, CA was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tuolumne County, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
43.7k ± 87
White (Hispanic)
3.44k ± 488
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.88k ± 423

12.9%

Hispanic Population

7.13k people

12.9% of the people in Tuolumne County, CA are hispanic (7.13k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,959,545 ± 46,338 people
Philippines
828,655 ± 22,113 people
China
680,942 ± 20,084 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,959,545 California residents, followed by Philippines with 828,655 and China with 680,942.

Foreign-Born Population

5.27%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.91k people

4.74%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.57k people

As of 2021, 5.27% of Tuolumne County, CA residents (2.91k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tuolumne County, CA was 4.74%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,132 ± 342
Gulf War (2001-)
897 ± 275
Korea
541 ± 179

Tuolumne County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.38 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tuolumne County, CA employs 21.5k people. The largest industries in Tuolumne County, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,135 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,005 people), and Educational Services (1,946 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($87,224), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,857), and Public Administration ($66,261).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,050. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

21.5k

2021 Value

± 1,245

3.02%

1 Year growth

± 7.79%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tuolumne County, CA grew at a rate of 3.02%, from 20.9k employees to 21.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tuolumne County, CA, are Management Occupations (2,265 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,095 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,813 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tuolumne County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

21.5k

2021 Value

± 1,245

3.02%

1 Year growth

± 7.79%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tuolumne County, CA grew at a rate of 3.02%, from 20.9k employees to 21.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tuolumne County, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,135 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,005 people), and Educational Services (1,946 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tuolumne County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Tuolumne County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,256

Median earning men ± $6,213

$33,164

Median earning women ± $2,605

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($87,074), Public Administration ($73,665), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,841).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($60,412), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,198), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,618).

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

632
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
274
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
250
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$241k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$134k
Manufacturing
$85.6k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 Tuolumne County, CA went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.44%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.44%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tuolumne County, CA 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 Tuolumne County, CA awarded 525 degrees. The student population of Tuolumne County, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 963 male students and 1,100 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tuolumne County, CA are White (383 and 73%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (109 and 20.8%), Black or African American (14 and 2.67%), and Asian (9 and 1.71%).

The largest universities in Tuolumne County, CA by number of degrees awarded are Columbia College (112561) (525 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Tuolumne County, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (124 and 23.6%), General Health Services (56 and 10.7%), and General Psychology (48 and 9.14%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,063 students enrolled in Tuolumne County, CA, 46.7% men and 53.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,407 records, of which 55% were women and 45% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
81 degrees awarded
General Health Services
56 degrees awarded
General Psychology
25 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Tuolumne County, CA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 81 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Tuolumne County, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Columbia College (112561)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

525 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Columbia College (112561) with 525 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 229 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tuolumne County, CA, which is 0.774 times less than the 296 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 383 degrees mean that there were 3.51 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 109 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

Public, 2-year ($1,196) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($74) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,080) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

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 Tuolumne County, CA was $333,500 in 2021, which is 1.36 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $314,300 to $333,500, a 6.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Tuolumne County, CA is 74.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Tuolumne County, CA have an average commute time of 29.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tuolumne County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tuolumne County, CA is $66,846. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Tuolumne County, CA was Census Tract 11 with a value of $77,269, followed by Census Tract 52.01 and Census Tract 32, with respective values of $66,875 and $64,758.

In 2022, 19.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tuolumne County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.97%.

Housing

Property

$333,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,815

$17,262

Median Property Taxes

±$1,033

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 Tuolumne County, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

74.7%

Homeownership

2021

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.7% of the housing units in Tuolumne County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 11
Census Tract 52.01
Census Tract 32

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tuolumne County, CA was Census Tract 11 with a value of $77,269, followed by Census Tract 52.01 and Census Tract 32, with respective values of $66,875 and $64,758.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Tuolumne County, 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.

$66,846

Median Household Income

± $6,779

23.1k

Number of Households

± 1,261

In 2021, the median household income of the 23.1k households in Tuolumne County, CA grew to $66,846 from the previous year's value of $60,509.

The following chart displays the households in Tuolumne 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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78%)
Worked At Home (9.17%)
Carpooled (8.05%)

In 2021, 78% of workers in Tuolumne County, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.17%) and those who carpooled to work (8.05%).

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

29.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tuolumne County, CA have a longer commute time (29.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 7.86% of the workforce in Tuolumne County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 19.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tuolumne County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.97%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tuolumne County, CA (5.12k out of 51.7k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tuolumne County, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 13.4% of the children was living in poverty in Tuolumne County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 316 in Tuolumne County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 85.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.5% of the population of Tuolumne County, CA has health coverage, with 41.7% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 19.8% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tuolumne County, CA see 1434 patients per year on average, which represents a 13.1% increase from the previous year (1268 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 826 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 436 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,434 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tuolumne County, CA

Primary care physicians in Tuolumne County, CA see an average of 1,434 patients per year. This represents a 13.1% increase from the previous year (1,268 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.8% under 18 years, 16% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.5%

Uninsured

41.7%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

19.8%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

2.08%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tuolumne County, CA grew by 6.05% from 6.13% to 6.5%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 57.5 in Tuolumne County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Tuolumne County, CA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 28% in Tuolumne County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Tuolumne County, CA.

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