San Jacinto, CA

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    2024 Population
    55,180
    US Senator
    Alex Padilla
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Adam Schiff
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    31.9
    1.54% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.1%
    1.91% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $80,647
    3.02% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $433,700
    10.8% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    23,075
    3.28% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in San Jacinto, 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.

    90.3% of the residents in San Jacinto, CA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in San Jacinto, CA are Mt San Jacinto Community College District (2,757 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in San Jacinto, CA was $433,700, and the homeownership rate was 75%.

    Most people in San Jacinto, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 40.5 minutes. The average car ownership in San Jacinto, CA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    San Jacinto, CA is home to a population of 55.2k people, from which 90.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 21.2% of San Jacinto, CA residents were born outside of the country (11.7k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.39 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (16.8k people) in San Jacinto, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 11.4k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    90.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    91.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 90.3% of San Jacinto, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in San Jacinto, CA was 91.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in San Jacinto, CA
    1. Other (Hispanic)
      16.8k ± 1.71k
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      12.1k ± 2.28k
    3. White (Non-Hispanic)
      11.4k ± 1.86k
    64.4%
    Hispanic Population
    35.5k people

    In 2024, there were 1.39 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (16.8k people) in San Jacinto, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 11.4k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    64.4% of the people in San Jacinto, CA are hispanic (35.5k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in San Jacinto, CA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
    2. Philippines
      827,719 ± 22,100 people
    3. China
      695,724 ± 20,296 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    21.2%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    11.7k people
    20%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    10.9k people

    As of 2024, 21.2% of San Jacinto, CA residents (11.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in San Jacinto, CA was 20%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,174 ± 346
    2. Vietnam
      554 ± 144
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      521 ± 263

    San Jacinto, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.12 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in San Jacinto, CA.

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    Health

    91.8% of the population of San Jacinto, CA has health coverage, with 33.9% on employee plans, 39.4% on Medicaid, 6.8% on Medicare, 9.66% on non-group plans, and 2.04% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29% under 18 years, 25.6% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    8.17%
    Uninsured
    33.9%
    Employer Coverage
    39.4%
    Medicaid
    6.8%
    Medicare
    9.66%
    Non-Group
    2.04%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in San Jacinto, CA declined by 0.0206% from 8.17% to 8.17%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of San Jacinto, CA employs 23.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in San Jacinto, CA were Retail Trade (3,164 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,867 people), and Construction (2,253 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($118,789), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($90,299), and Finance & Insurance ($61,518).

    Employment

    Occupations

    23.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,593
    3.28%
    1 Year growth
    ± 9.33%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in San Jacinto, CA grew at a rate of 3.28%, from 22.3k employees to 23.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in San Jacinto, CA, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,027 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,988 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,734 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of San Jacinto, CA.

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    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

    23.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,593
    3.28%
    1 Year growth
    ± 9.33%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in San Jacinto, CA grew at a rate of 3.28%, from 22.3k employees to 23.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in San Jacinto, CA, are Retail Trade (3,164 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,867 people), and Construction (2,253 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of San Jacinto, CA, though some of these residents may live in San Jacinto, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $51,344
    Median earning men ± $2,751
    $35,815
    Median earning women ± $3,258

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($86,217), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,021), and Wholesale Trade ($60,744).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($78,523), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,021), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($44,756).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.57%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

    Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff 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 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from California

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    Alex Padilla
    Senator from California3
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
    Adam Schiff
    Senator from California1
    Assumed office on December 8, 2024
    Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

    Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in San Jacinto, CA awarded 2,757 degrees. The student population of San Jacinto, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 7,169 male students and 10,458 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in San Jacinto, CA are Hispanic or Latino (1,459 and 52.9%), White (611 and 22.2%), Asian (235 and 8.52%), and Unknown (158 and 5.73%).

    The largest universities in San Jacinto, CA by number of degrees awarded are Mt San Jacinto Community College District (2,757 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in San Jacinto, CA are Biological & Physical Sciences (652 and 23.6%), General Business Administration & Management (308 and 11.2%), and Humanistic Studies (293 and 10.6%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 17,627 students enrolled in San Jacinto, CA, 40.7% men and 59.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 9,103 records, of which 61.5% were women and 38.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Biological & Physical Sciences
      652 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      301 degrees awarded
    3. Humanistic Studies
      292 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in San Jacinto, CA was Biological & Physical Sciences with 652 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in San Jacinto, CA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Mt San Jacinto Community College District
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    2,757 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mt San Jacinto Community College District with 2,757 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 939 men were awarded degrees from institutions in San Jacinto, CA, which is 0.517 times less than the 1,818 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,459 degrees mean that there were 2.39 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 611 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($68) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,919) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in San Jacinto, CA was $433,700 in 2024, which is 1.3 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $391,600 to $433,700, a 10.8% increase. The homeownership rate in San Jacinto, CA is 75%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in San Jacinto, CA have an average commute time of 40.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in San Jacinto, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $433,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,949
    $10,950
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$821

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    75%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 75% of the housing units in San Jacinto, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in San Jacinto, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $80,647
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,322
    14.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,065

    In 2024, the median household income of the 14.6k households in San Jacinto, CA grew to $80,647 from the previous year's value of $78,281.

    The following chart displays the households in San Jacinto, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for San Jacinto, CA is from California.
    0.493
    2024 Wage GINI in California
    0.495
    2023 Wage GINI in California

    In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.2%)
    2. Carpooled (11.5%)
    3. Worked At Home (10%)

    In 2024, 75.2% of workers in San Jacinto, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who worked at home (10%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    40.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in San Jacinto, CA have a longer commute time (40.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 12.8% of the workforce in San Jacinto, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in San Jacinto, CA (8.87k out of 54.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in San Jacinto, CA is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More and Other.

    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.

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