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

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Population

140,280

0.755% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

Median Age

33.1

Poverty Rate

13.8%

Median Household Income

$66,695

6.12% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$415,500

9.92% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

53,427

2.75% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA had a population of 140k people with a median age of 33.1 and a median household income of $66,695. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA grew from 139,229 to 140,280, a 0.755% increase and its median household income grew from $62,847 to $66,695, a 6.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are White (Hispanic) (44.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (23.3%), Other (Hispanic) (22.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.24%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.07%). 57% of the people in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA speak a non-English language, and 77.9% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are CET-Soledad (97 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA is $415,500, and the homeownership rate is 57%. Most people in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA is 2 cars per household.

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United States California

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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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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Community Mobility

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

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 61.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.6%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.37%). The most partisan county was San Francisco County, CA with 85% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (61.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (31.6%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (3.37%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 61.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.6%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.37%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of California.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for California

61.7% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in California

San Francisco County, CA
85% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Alameda County, CA
78.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Marin County, CA
78.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in California was San Francisco County, CA with 85% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in California colored by their party leaning.

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 elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed 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 Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 53 members in the U.S. house.

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

Diversity

Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA is home to a population of 140k people, from which 77.9% are citizens. As of 2018, 28.9% of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (40.5k people).

In 2018, there were 1.93 times more White (Hispanic) residents (63k people) in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 32.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are Spanish (70,065 speakers), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (538 speakers), and Punjabi (401 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA

White (Hispanic)
63k ± 2.54k
White (Non-Hispanic)
32.7k ± 1.04k
Other (Hispanic)
32.1k ± 2.23k

70.4%

Hispanic Population

98.8k people

70.4% of the people in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are hispanic (98.8k 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.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
70,065 speakers (54.1%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
538 speakers (0.415%)
Punjabi
401 speakers (0.31%)

57% of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was Spanish. 54.1% of the overall population of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are native Spanish speakers. 0.415% speak Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) and 0.31% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

28.9%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

40.5k people

28.5%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

39.3k people

As of 2018, 28.9% of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA residents (40.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was 28.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.7

In 2018, the median age of all people in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was 33.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 26, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA residents was 33.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
36,206 ± 4,018 people
Philippines
996 ± 772 people
El Salvador
452 ± 521 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 36,206 Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA residents, followed by Philippines with 996 and El Salvador with 452.

Citizenship

77.9%

2018 Citizenship

78.7%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 77.9% of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was 78.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,553 ± 180
Gulf War (2001-)
934 ± 668
Gulf War (1990s)
459 ± 120

Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.66 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA is $66,695. In 2018, 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 $181,965, followed by San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA and Inner Mission & Castro PUMA, CA, with respective values of $179,435 and $164,252.

Males in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,213. The income inequality in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA employs 53.4k people. The largest industries in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are Farming (10,082 people), Construction (3,799 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,493 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($157,517), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($129,381), and Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($113,720).

Wages

Median Household Income

$66,695

2018 value

± $2,125

6.12%

1 Year Growth

± 4.69%

Households in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA have a median annual income of $66,695, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $62,847 in 2017, which represents a 6.12% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$48,621

Average Male Salary in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA

± $6,577

$41,213

Average Female Salary in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA

± $7,204

In 2017, full-time male employees in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA made 1.18 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA

Asian
$56,317 ± $39,889
Black
$53,145 ± $39,863
White
$42,865 ± $5,409

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.06 times more than Black workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.439

2017 Wage GINI in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA

0.446

2016 Wage GINI in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA

In 2017, the income inequality in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.52% decline from 2016 to 2017, 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 0.479. 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.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, 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 $181,965, followed by San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA and Inner Mission & Castro PUMA, CA, with respective values of $179,435 and $164,252.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males < 5

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA (17.9k out of 130k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Hispanic
15,492 ± 1,021
White
12,219 ± 871
Other
5,054 ± 619

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 White and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

53.4k

2017 Value

2.75%

1 Year growth

± 2.75%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 2.75%, from 52k employees to 53.4k 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 (8,127 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,523 people), and Cashiers (1,371 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA, by number of employees, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (8,127 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,523 people), and Cashiers (1,371 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Graders & sorters, agricultural products (32 times higher than expected), Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (27.2 times), and Firstline supervisors of farming, fishing, & forestry workers (26 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA, by average salary, are Chief executives & legislators ($139,362), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers ($137,797), and Cost estimators ($136,419).

Industries

Employment by Industries

53.4k

2017 Value

2.75%

1 Year growth

± 2.75%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 2.75%, from 52k employees to 53.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA, are Farming (10,082 people), Construction (3,799 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,493 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA, by number of employees, are Farming (10,082 people), Construction (3,799 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,493 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA has an unusually high number of Support activities for agriculture & forestry (37 times higher than expected), Farming (30.7 times), and Fruit & vegetable preserving & specialty food manufacturing (9.13 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA, by average salary, are Nondepository credit & related activities ($157,517), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($129,381), and Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($113,720).

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 2015, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $196B, followed by Mixed freight ($157B) and Gasoline ($127B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.54T

2015 Value in California

$2.48T

Projected 2045 Value in California

61.2% growth

In 2015, total outbound California trade was $1.54T. This is expected to increase 61.2% to $2.48T by 2045.

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
$63.1B
Arizona
$42.2B
Washington
$31.2B

In 2015, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $63.1B, followed by Arizona with $42.2B and Washington and $31.2B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA awarded 97 degrees. The student population of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA is skewed towards women, with 46 male students and 76 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (95 and 97.9%), followed by Two or More Races (1 and 1.03%), White (1 and 1.03%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are CET-Soledad (97 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are Medical Assistant (69 and 71.1%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (17 and 17.5%), and Building Construction Technology (11 and 11.3%).

The median tuition costs in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
69 degree-majorss awarded
Building Construction Technology
11 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was Medical Assistant with 69 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

CET-Soledad

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

97 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was CET-Soledad with 97 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 32 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA, which is 0.492 times less than the 65 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
95 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
1 degrees awarded
White
1 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA were to Hispanic or Latino students. These 95 degrees mean that there were 95 times more Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 1 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was $415,500 in 2018, which is 1.81 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $378,000 to $415,500, a 9.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA is 57%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. 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.

Housing

Property Value

$415,500

2018 Median

± $8,672

$378,000

2017 Median

± $9,153

In 2018, the median property value in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA grew to to $415,500 from the previous year's value of $378,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$66,695

Median Household Income

± $2,125

34.8k

Number of Households

± 1,156

In 2018, the median household income of the 34.8k households in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA grew to $66,695 from the previous year's value of $62,847.

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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA 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.

Rent vs Own

57%

2018 Homeownership

57.6%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 57% of the housing units in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

27.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 5.59% of the workforce in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
73.2%
Carpooled
12.5%
Other
7.33%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was Drove Alone (73.2%), followed by those who Carpooled (12.5%) and those who Other (7.33%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by 3 cars.

Health

89.3% of the population of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 43.3% on employee plans, 29.5% on Medicaid, 6.28% on Medicare, 9.54% on non-group plans, and 0.595% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in California see 1281 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1281 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1214 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 324 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (10.6%). Additionally, Tulare County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

1,281 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,281 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,281 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in California

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

10.7%

Uninsured

43.3%

Employer Coverage

29.5%

Medicaid

6.28%

Medicare

9.54%

Non-Group

0.595%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA declined by 32.4% from 15.9% to 10.7%.

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.