CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 16.01
California · Merced County · 5,067 residents · 0.817 sq mi
Notable rankings
#42lowest young in CA#711 US21.4 yrs#83highest high poverty in CA#1911 US42.8%#177lowest low education in CA#1062 US4.8%#244lowest low income in CA$40,324TRACT SHAPE · Merced County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 16.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,324. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 21.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 42.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Merced County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,067
+4%since 2020
from 4,869 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,202 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 5,960 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.4
−15%since 2020
from 25.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$40,324
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,269 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,683
+11%since 2020
from $12,316 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−9%since 2020
from 0.478 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing42.4%
Construction42.4%
Information8.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Finance & insurance4%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Retail trade3.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
Other services2.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,102
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $829 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
98.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−56.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(216)
Black4.5%(221)
Hispanic / Latino84.5%(4,115)
Asian5.2%(252)
Other1.3%(65)
Diversity Score34.9%(1,697)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(71)
Black6.9%(352)
Hispanic / Latino87.8%(4,449)
Asian2.9%(149)
Other0.9%(46)
Diversity Score27.9%(1,413)
Diversity Score
28
−20%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
45.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.9 min
−21%since 2020
from 45.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
Female
49.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
Foreign born
39.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
22.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
74.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,067 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $40,324 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,102 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 42.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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