Rancho Cordova, CA

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2021 Population

78,358

5.33% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.7

1.17% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.2%

2.79% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$77,044

10.1% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$356,600

9.62% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

36,712

4.26% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Rancho Cordova, CA had a population of 78.4k people with a median age of 34.7 and a median household income of $77,044. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Rancho Cordova, CA grew from 74,394 to 78,358, a 5.33% increase and its median household income grew from $69,963 to $77,044, a 10.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rancho Cordova, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (47.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (13.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.6%), Other (Hispanic) (7.99%), and White (Hispanic) (7.38%).

None of the households in Rancho Cordova, 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.

90.4% of the residents in Rancho Cordova, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rancho Cordova, CA are Chamberlain University-California (103 degrees awarded in 2021), San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova (100 degrees), and InterCoast Colleges-Rancho Cordova (93 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Rancho Cordova, CA was $356,600, and the homeownership rate was 56%.

Most people in Rancho Cordova, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Rancho Cordova, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Rancho Cordova, CA is home to a population of 78.4k people, from which 90.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 24.2% of Rancho Cordova, CA residents were born outside of the country (18.9k people).

In 2021, there were 3.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.4k people) in Rancho Cordova, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 8.34k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.4%

2021 Citizenship

89.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90.4% of Rancho Cordova, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Rancho Cordova, CA was 89.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rancho Cordova, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
37.4k ± 1.59k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
10.8k ± 1.06k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.34k ± 1.42k

20.9%

Hispanic Population

16.4k people

20.9% of the people in Rancho Cordova, CA are hispanic (16.4k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place 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

24.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

18.9k people

24.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18.3k people

As of 2021, 24.2% of Rancho Cordova, CA residents (18.9k 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 Rancho Cordova, CA was 24.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,366 ± 219
Gulf War (2001-)
1,101 ± 294
Gulf War (1990s)
901 ± 280

Rancho Cordova, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rancho Cordova, CA employs 36.7k people. The largest industries in Rancho Cordova, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,936 people), Retail Trade (4,445 people), and Public Administration (3,542 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($78,169), Public Administration ($67,031), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,178).

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

36.7k

2021 Value

± 1,476

4.26%

1 Year growth

± 5.43%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rancho Cordova, CA grew at a rate of 4.26%, from 35.2k employees to 36.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rancho Cordova, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,510 people), Management Occupations (3,228 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,213 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rancho Cordova, 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

36.7k

2021 Value

± 1,476

4.26%

1 Year growth

± 5.43%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rancho Cordova, CA grew at a rate of 4.26%, from 35.2k employees to 36.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rancho Cordova, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,936 people), Retail Trade (4,445 people), and Public Administration (3,542 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rancho Cordova, CA, though some of these residents may live in Rancho Cordova, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,243

Median earning men ± $4,135

$39,201

Median earning women ± $2,160

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,950), Public Administration ($76,719), and Manufacturing ($60,101).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($61,314), Information ($49,292), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,060).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

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

Civics

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

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

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

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Rancho Cordova, 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 Rancho Cordova, CA awarded 360 degrees. The student population of Rancho Cordova, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 319 male students and 456 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rancho Cordova, CA are White (179 and 49.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (74 and 20.6%), Asian (47 and 13.1%), and Black or African American (25 and 6.94%).

The largest universities in Rancho Cordova, CA by number of degrees awarded are Chamberlain University-California (103 and 28.6%), San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova (100 and 27.8%), and InterCoast Colleges-Rancho Cordova (93 and 25.8%).

The most popular majors in Rancho Cordova, CA are Electrician (137 and 38.1%), Registered Nursing (103 and 28.6%), and Respiratory Care Therapist (77 and 21.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Rancho Cordova, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 42.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 66.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 775 (41.2% men and 58.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 775 students enrolled in Rancho Cordova, CA, 41.2% men and 58.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 338 records, of which 57.4% were women and 42.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Electrician
137 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
3 degrees awarded
Substance Abuse Counseling
1 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Rancho Cordova, CA was Electrician with 137 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Rancho Cordova, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Chamberlain University-California
103 degrees awarded
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova
100 degrees awarded
InterCoast Colleges-Rancho Cordova
93 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chamberlain University-California with 103 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 208 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rancho Cordova, CA, which is 1.37 times more than the 152 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 179 degrees mean that there were 2.42 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 74 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

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($920) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($600) 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 Rancho Cordova, CA was $356,600 in 2021, which is 1.46 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $325,300 to $356,600, a 9.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Rancho Cordova, CA is 56%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Rancho Cordova, CA have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rancho Cordova, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rancho Cordova, CA is $77,044. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Rancho Cordova, CA was Census Tract 87.04 with a value of $134,630, followed by Census Tract 90.11 and Census Tract 89.12, with respective values of $113,862 and $94,968.

Housing

Property

$356,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,966

$14,953

Median Property Taxes

±$773

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

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

Rent vs Own

56%

Homeownership

2021

72.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 56% of the housing units in Rancho Cordova, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rancho Cordova, 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 87.04
Census Tract 90.11
Census Tract 89.12

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rancho Cordova, CA was Census Tract 87.04 with a value of $134,630, followed by Census Tract 90.11 and Census Tract 89.12, with respective values of $113,862 and $94,968.

The following map shows all of the places in Rancho Cordova, 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.

$77,044

Median Household Income

± $3,021

26.7k

Number of Households

± 1,135

In 2021, the median household income of the 26.7k households in Rancho Cordova, CA grew to $77,044 from the previous year's value of $69,963.

The following chart displays the households in Rancho Cordova, 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 Rancho Cordova, 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 (71.3%)
Carpooled (11.9%)
Worked At Home (10.9%)

In 2021, 71.3% of workers in Rancho Cordova, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who worked at home (10.9%).

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

Commute Time

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rancho Cordova, CA have a shorter commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.98% of the workforce in Rancho Cordova, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rancho Cordova, CA (8.75k out of 78k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rancho Cordova, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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

94.4% of the population of Rancho Cordova, CA has health coverage, with 47% on employee plans, 26.7% on Medicaid, 6.68% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.97% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sacramento County, CA see 1116 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.13% decrease from the previous year (1152 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1247 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 239 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Sacramento County, CA.

1,116 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sacramento County, CA

Primary care physicians in Sacramento County, CA see an average of 1,116 patients per year. This represents a 3.13% decrease from the previous year (1,152 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.62%

Uninsured

47%

Employer Coverage

26.7%

Medicaid

6.68%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.97%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rancho Cordova, CA declined by 6.13% from 5.99% to 5.62%.

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