Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA

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2021 Population

189,553

0.559% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.1

0.773% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.9%

1.94% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$83,782

5.17% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$599,700

5.25% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

90,339

1.43% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA had a population of 190k people with a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $83,782. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA declined from 190,618 to 189,553, a −0.559% decrease and its median household income grew from $79,660 to $83,782, a 5.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.3%), Other (Hispanic) (19.9%), White (Hispanic) (8.79%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.69%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.44%).

34.7% of the households in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

87.6% of the residents in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sonoma County (Central)--Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA are Santa Rosa Junior College (123013) (4,682 degrees awarded in 2021) and Empire College (163 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA was $599,700, and the homeownership rate was 55.2%.

Most people in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA borders Windsor Town, Healdsburg & Sonoma Cities PUMA, CA and Petaluma, Rohnert Park & Cotati Cities PUMA, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA is home to a population of 190k people, from which 87.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 21.5% of Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (40.8k people).

In 2021, there were 2.63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.2k people) in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.7k Other (Hispanic) and 16.7k 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 Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA are Spanish (49,034 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (2,132 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,192 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

96,159

Women

50.7%

93,415

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 189,574 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

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

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Citizenship

87.6%

2021 Citizenship

87.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87.6% of Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA was 87.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
99.2k ± 1.87k
Other (Hispanic)
37.7k ± 2.64k
White (Hispanic)
16.7k ± 1.92k

35.3%

Hispanic Population

66.9k people

35.3% of the people in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA are hispanic (66.9k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
24,659 ± 3,596 people
Philippines
2,075 ± 1,112 people
El Salvador
1,425 ± 923 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 24,659 Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA residents, followed by Philippines with 2,075 and El Salvador with 1,425.

Foreign-Born Population

21.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

40.8k people

21.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

41.5k people

As of 2021, 21.5% of Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA residents (40.8k 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 Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA was 21.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
49,034 households (27.2%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
2,132 households (1.18%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,192 households (0.662%)

34.7% of the households in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA was Spanish. 27.2% of the households in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,900 ± 424
Gulf War (2001-)
1,457 ± 356
Gulf War (1990s)
789 ± 184

Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA employs 90.3k people. The largest industries in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA are Construction (7,643 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,198 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,499 people), and the highest paying industries are Software publishing ($179,563), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($148,714), and Offices of physicians ($143,539).

Males in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.16 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,552. The income inequality in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

43,715

Women

47.7%

47,932

Men

52.3%

The workforce of Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA in 2020 was 91,647 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

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

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Occupations

90.3k

2021 Value

−1.43%

1 Year decline

± −1.43%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −1.43%, from 91.6k employees to 90.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA, are Cashiers (2,777 people), Retail salespersons (2,649 people), and Other managers (2,533 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

90.3k

2021 Value

−1.43%

1 Year decline

± −1.43%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −1.43%, from 91.6k employees to 90.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA, are Construction (7,643 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,198 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,499 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,359

Median earning men ± $1,959

$38,285

Median earning women ± $1,830

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($77,538), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,393), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($63,934).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($74,080), Information ($68,798), and Wholesale Trade ($52,351).

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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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA awarded 4,845 degrees. The student population of Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,496 male students and 8,544 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA are White (2,128 and 44.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,677 and 35%), Unknown (369 and 7.71%), and Asian (227 and 4.74%).

The largest universities in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Santa Rosa Junior College (123013) (4,682 and 96.6%) and Empire College (163 and 3.36%).

The most popular majors in Sonoma County (Central)--Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (973 and 20.1%), General Social Sciences (461 and 9.51%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (347 and 7.16%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 15,040 students enrolled in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA, 43.2% men and 56.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,291 records, of which 54.9% were women and 45.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biological & Physical Sciences
347 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
207 degree-majors awarded
General Social Sciences
461 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sonoma County (Central)--Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA was Biological & Physical Sciences with 347 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Sonoma County (Central)--Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Santa Rosa Junior College (123013)
4,682 degrees awarded
Empire College
163 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Santa Rosa Junior College (123013) with 4,682 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,746 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA, which is 0.563 times less than the 3,099 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 2,128 degrees mean that there were 1.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,677 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 ($1,286) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($42) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,972) 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, 2.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2% 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 Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA in 2021 were Some college (37.4k), High School or Equivalent (30.4k), and Bachelors Degree (28.5k).

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 Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA was $599,700 in 2021, which is 2.45 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $569,800 to $599,700, a 5.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA is 55.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA is $83,782. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

Housing

Property

$599,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,008

$38,480

Median Property Taxes

±$1,549

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

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

Rent vs Own

55.2%

Homeownership

2021

69.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 55.2% of the housing units in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,782

Median Household Income

± $3,444

69.8k

Number of Households

± 2,072

In 2021, the median household income of the 69.8k households in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA grew to $83,782 from the previous year's value of $79,660.

The following chart displays the households in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA

In 2021, the income inequality in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.035% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (7.93%)

In 2021, 76% of workers in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (7.93%).

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

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.27% of the workforce in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA (20.5k out of 187k 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 Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA is White, followed by Hispanic 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

91.7% of the population of Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 47.3% on employee plans, 19% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 0.92% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.31%

Uninsured

47.3%

Employer Coverage

19%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

0.92%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Santa Rosa City PUMA, CA declined by 1.65% from 8.45% to 8.31%.

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