CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 16.03
California · Merced County · 4,152 residents · 1.016 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Merced County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 16.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,127. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $352,800. At a median age of 24.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,152
+4%since 2020
from 3,983 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,087 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 3,920 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
24.9
+15%since 2020
from 21.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,127
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,217 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,789
+37%since 2020
from $13,755 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
−12%since 2020
from 0.499 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.4%
Construction22.4%
Information12.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
Retail trade5.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Other services2.1%
Public administration1.2%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$352,800
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $166,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,398
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,147 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
60.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+66%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(145)
Black1.4%(55)
Hispanic / Latino71.8%(2,858)
Asian23.2%(925)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.7%(2,139)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6%(249)
Black4%(167)
Hispanic / Latino73.6%(3,057)
Asian13.5%(562)
Other2.8%(117)
Diversity Score54.2%(2,250)
Diversity Score
54
+1%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
55.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.1 min
−6%since 2020
from 28.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Female
49.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Foreign born
36.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
27.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
58.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% 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 4,152 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 $60,127 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $352,800, and the typical rent is about $1,398 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.6% 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 20.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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