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Demographics for Merced CA

Crime

Merced, CA California United States
Total Crime Risk Index 105 99 100
Personal Crime Risk Index 106 119 100
Murder Risk Index 62 123 100
Rape Risk Index 112 87 100
Robbery Risk Index 77 130 100
Assault Risk Index 148 116 100
Property Crime Risk Index 117 95 100
Burglary Risk Index 134 93 100
Larceny Risk Index 116 84 100
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk Index 160 161 100

Index score (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national risk. Demographic Information FAQ — We encourage you to consult with a knowledgeable local Real Estate agent or contact the local police department for additional information.

Population Age / Growth

Merced, CA California United States
Total Population 78,220 37,274,313 305,316,813
Population Density 3,938 228 NA
Population Change Since 1990 35% 25% 23%
Population Change Since 2000 22% 10% 8%
Population Male 50% 50.04% 49.3%
Population Female 50% 49.96% 50.7%
Median Age 27.56 33.93 35.89
Population by Age
Age 0-4 9.8% 7.08% 6.76%
Age 5-9 8.05% 6.97% 6.6%
Age 10-14 8.29% 7.11% 6.71%
Age 15-19 8.97% 7.37% 7.03%
Age 20-24 9.19% 7.34% 7.01%
Age 25-29 8.01% 7.18% 6.79%
Age 30-34 7% 7.06% 6.55%
Age 35-39 6.48% 7.28% 6.78%
Age 40-44 6.18% 7.45% 7.27%
Age 45-49 5.72% 7.3% 7.47%
Age 50-54 5.44% 6.64% 7.01%
Age 55-59 4.12% 5.69% 6.2%
Age 60-64 3.29% 4.41% 4.98%
Age 65-69 2.54% 3.26% 3.74%
Age 70-74 2.23% 2.54% 2.93%
Age 75-79 1.84% 2.08% 2.43%
Age 80-84 1.34% 1.65% 1.9%
Age 85+ 1.48% 1.61% 1.86%

Race

Merced, CA California United States
American Indian, Eskimo, Aluet 0.82% 0.66% 0.77%
Asian or Pacific Islander 11.14% 12.71% 4.6%
Black 5.14% 6.05% 12.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.21% 0.44% 0.19%
Other 17.49% 20.29% 8.53%
White 65.2% 59.85% 73.51%
Population Hispanic 50.91% 36.96% 15.5%
Population Non Hispanic 49.09% 63.04% 84.5%

Households & Dwellings Inventory / Size

Merced, CA California United States
Households 23,810 12,358,701 113,634,428
Median Home Sale Price (where available) $155,000 NA NA
Median Dwelling Age 26 30 29
Average Household Size 3 3 3
In Current Residence 5+ Years 36% 36% 35%
Annual Residential Turnover 18% 19% 18%
Median Years in Residence 3 3 3
Households: Family 71.21% 68.17% 66.4%
Households: Non-Family 28.8% 31.83% 33.6%
Households: With Children 47.05% 38.32% 34.17%
Households: No Children 52.96% 61.68% 65.83%
Dwellings
Vacant 10.69% 8.33% 12.36%
Owner-Occupied 38.35% 54% 59.23%
Renter-Occupied 50.96% 37.67% 28.41%
Vehicles by Household
No Vehicles Available 11% 7% 8%
One Vehicle Available 34% 31% 33%
Two or More Vehicles Available 55% 62% 59%
Marital Status
Never Married 23% 23.28% 21.17%
Now Married 33.86% 38.42% 41.74%
Separated 5.08% 5.43% 4.19%
Widowed 4.58% 4.31% 5.13%
Divorced 7.36% 7.37% 7.68%

Occupation & Industry / Drive Time

Merced, CA California United States
Occupations: White Collar 79.97% 78.53% 77.74%
Occupations: Blue Collar 20.03% 21.47% 22.26%
Employees by Job Type:
Executives, Managers, Administrators 0.05% 5.55% 5.56%
Professional Specialty Occupations 4.67% 7.1% 7.61%
Sales Professionals 7.73% 1.17% 1.22%
Technologies and Technicians 0.93% 1.57% 1.75%
Sales Workers and Clerks 1.65% 4.11% 4.35%
Administrative Support 3.59% 8.21% 8.85%
Technical, Sales and Administrative: Field Occupations 7.64% 0.09% 0.12%
Private Household 0.12% 0% 0%
Protective Services 0% 0.56% 0.71%
Other Services: Site Based 0.63% 5.2% 6.28%
Other Services: Field Based 5.12% 0.24% 0.27%
Farming, Forestry, and Fishing 0.26% 1.14% 1.15%
Precision, Craft and Repair: Site Based 1.17% 3.57% 4.13%
Construction, Repair and Mining: Field Based 3.44% 1.14% 1.35%
Machine Operators, Assemblers and Inspectors 1.07% 0.97% 1.14%
Transportation Materials Moving Workers 0.91% 1.23% 1.41%
Handlers, Helpers and Laborers 1.2% 1.19% 1.33%
Employees by Industry:
Agricultural, Forestry, Fishing 15.02% 0.56% 0.5%
Mining 0.46% 0.05% 0.14%
Construction 0% 1.83% 2.16%
Manufacturing 1.5% 3.85% 4.56%
Transportation and Communications 3.66% 1.84% 2.05%
Wholesale Trade 1.62% 2.59% 2.35%
Retail Trade 1.59% 9.03% 9.79%
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate 8.9% 3.35% 3.35%
Services 2.29% 17.45% 19.36%
Public Administration 16.67% 2.47% 2.97%
Unclassified 4.65% 0.29% 0.42%
Transportation to Work:
Public 1% 5% 5%
Drive / Carpool 93% 87% 88%
Walk / Bike / Other 4% 4% 4%
Work at Home 3% 4% 3%
Median Travel Time to Work (in minutes) 13.8 22.22 20.65

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Weather, Pollution & Natural Disaster Risk Indexes

Merced, CA California United States
Average January High Temperature 55 F 55 F NA
Average January Low Temperature 38 F 35 F NA
Average July High Temperature 96 F 87 F NA
Average July Low Temperature 61 F 56 F NA
Annual Precipitation 12 in. 26 in. NA
Earthquake Risk Index 111 362 100
Weather Risk Index 6 15 100
Hail Index 0 1 100
Hurricane Index 0 6 100
Tornado Index 16 33 100
Wind Index 1 2 100
Air Pollution Index 83 97 100
Ozone Index 83 97 100
Carbon Monoxide Index 80 107 100
Lead Index 42 82 100
NO2 Index 94 94 100
Particulate Matter Index 98 104 100

Index scores (100 = National Average) for an area are compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national risk. Demographic Information FAQ

Income

Merced, CA California United States
Median Household Income $39,717 $59,386 $52,683
Average Household Income $52,712 $82,999 $68,953
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 1990 60% 66% 75%
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 2000 28% 24% 25%
Per-capita Income $17,308 $28,446 $26,464
Median Disposable Income $34,728 $49,289 $44,384
Household Incomes
$0 - $10,000 10.25% 6.83% 7.59%
$10,000 - $15,000 6.47% 3.71% 4.14%
$15,000 - $20,000 8.04% 4.62% 5.09%
$20,000 - $25,000 6.93% 4.67% 5.17%
$25,000 - $30,000 5.93% 4.46% 5.01%
$30,000 - $35,000 7.03% 4.85% 5.49%
$35,000 - $40,000 5.66% 4.41% 4.93%
$40,000 - $45,000 4.78% 4.56% 5.05%
$45,000 - $50,000 4.17% 4.4% 4.83%
$50,000 - $60,000 7.72% 7.9% 8.61%
$60,000 - $75,000 9.53% 10.05% 10.67%
$75,000 - $100,000 10.38% 12.64% 12.4%
$100,000 - $125,000 5.78% 8.87% 7.87%
$125,000 - $150,000 2.73% 5.82% 4.6%
$150,000 - $200,000 2.26% 5.6% 4.06%
$200,000 - $250,000 0.65% 2.07% 1.41%
$250,000 - $500,000 0.59% 2.52% 1.65%
$500,000 + 1.1% 2.03% 1.42%
Median Income by Age
Age < 25 $22,165 $32,904 $28,988
Age 25 - 34 $35,269 $49,817 $47,682
Age 35 - 44 $42,624 $65,408 $60,306
Age 45 - 54 $53,689 $74,891 $69,357
Age 55 - 64 $51,996 $71,640 $61,074
Age 65 - 74 $38,813 $51,915 $43,336
Age 75 + $30,605 $40,381 $33,046

Expenditures

Merced, CA California United States
Sales Tax Rate 8% NA NA
Average Total Household Expenditure $44,878 $61,204 $53,788
Average Annual Household Expense Index
Total Household Expenditure 83 114 100
Contributions 77 119 100
Personal Insurance 79 118 100
Apparel 84 115 100
Education 79 120 100
Entertainment 83 114 100
Food and Beverages 86 113 100
Health Care 86 111 100
Household Furnishings and Equipment 81 115 100
Shelter 83 114 100
Household Operations 80 117 100
Miscellaneous Expenses 84 112 100
Personal Care 84 113 100
Reading 82 114 100
Tobacco 91 108 100
Transportation 84 113 100
Utilities 87 112 100
Gifts 78 117 100

Assets & Debt

Merced, CA California United States
Average Household Net Worth $361,981 $579,537 $514,884
Median Debt
Mortgage Debt $48,356 $68,943 $64,663
Installment Loan Debt $5,503 $9,318 $8,028
Lines of Credit Debt $496 $807 $688
Credit Card Debt $7,891 $9,248 $8,898
Investment Real Estate Debt $2,084 $2,436 $2,377

Education Level Profile

Merced, CA California United States
Educational Climate Index (1-5) 3 NA NA
Highest Education Level Attained
Less than 9th Grade 11.45% 6.65% 4.09%
Some High School 6.12% 5.5% 5.75%
High School Graduate 13.64% 15.49% 20.17%
Some College 12.04% 12.46% 12.5%
Associate Degree 4.21% 5% 5.09%
Bachelors Degree 5.56% 12.25% 11.57%
Graduate Degree 2.68% 6.79% 6.73%


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