Norco, CA

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2021 Population

26,176

3.13% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.8

2.39% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

4.59%

29.4% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$115,619

8.7% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$594,800

6.39% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

11,574

4.36% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Norco, CA had a population of 26.2k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $115,619. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Norco, CA declined from 27,021 to 26,176, a −3.13% decrease and its median household income grew from $106,370 to $115,619, a 8.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Norco, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.1%), White (Hispanic) (14.3%), Other (Hispanic) (13.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.43%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.37%).

None of the households in Norco, 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.

96.3% of the residents in Norco, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Norco, CA are Norco College (2,485 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Norco, CA was $594,800, and the homeownership rate was 84.5%.

Most people in Norco, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Norco, CA was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Norco, CA is home to a population of 26.2k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.1% of Norco, CA residents were born outside of the country (2.65k people).

In 2021, there were 3.79 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.2k people) in Norco, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.73k White (Hispanic) and 3.55k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

96%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.3% of Norco, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Norco, CA was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Norco, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Norco, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
14.2k ± 677
White (Hispanic)
3.73k ± 561
Other (Hispanic)
3.55k ± 689

34.6%

Hispanic Population

9.07k people

34.6% of the people in Norco, CA are hispanic (9.07k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Norco, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,959,545 ± 46,338 people
Philippines
828,655 ± 22,113 people
China
680,942 ± 20,084 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,959,545 California residents, followed by Philippines with 828,655 and China with 680,942.

Foreign-Born Population

10.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.65k people

10.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.81k people

As of 2021, 10.1% of Norco, CA residents (2.65k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Norco, CA was 10.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
442 ± 125
Gulf War (2001-)
286 ± 105
Gulf War (1990s)
155 ± 76

Norco, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Norco, CA employs 11.6k people. The largest industries in Norco, CA are Construction (1,612 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,392 people), and Retail Trade (1,389 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,556), Public Administration ($104,223), and Utilities ($87,000).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,050. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

11.6k

2021 Value

± 707

−4.36%

1 Year decline

± 8.96%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Norco, CA declined at a rate of −4.36%, from 12.1k employees to 11.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Norco, CA, are Management Occupations (1,562 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,448 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,406 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Norco, CA.

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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

11.6k

2021 Value

± 707

−4.36%

1 Year decline

± 8.96%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Norco, CA declined at a rate of −4.36%, from 12.1k employees to 11.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Norco, CA, are Construction (1,612 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,392 people), and Retail Trade (1,389 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Norco, CA, though some of these residents may live in Norco, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$68,915

Median earning men ± $7,184

$36,328

Median earning women ± $3,601

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($124,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,948), and Information ($83,106).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($74,957), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,382), and Construction ($44,702).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

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
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

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 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Norco, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

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 was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 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.

Education

In 2021, universities in Norco, CA awarded 2,485 degrees. The student population of Norco, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,855 male students and 4,901 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Norco, CA are Hispanic or Latino (1,471 and 59.4%), followed by White (592 and 23.9%), Asian (222 and 8.96%), and Black or African American (135 and 5.45%).

The largest universities in Norco, CA by number of degrees awarded are Norco College (2,485 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Norco, CA are Humanistic Studies (797 and 32.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (259 and 10.4%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (249 and 10%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 8,756 students enrolled in Norco, CA, 44% men and 56% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 5,162 records, of which 57.9% were women and 42.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
797 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
259 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
249 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Norco, CA was Humanistic Studies with 797 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Norco College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,485 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Norco College with 2,485 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 970 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Norco, CA, which is 0.64 times less than the 1,515 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,471 degrees mean that there were 2.48 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 592 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($40) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,080) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Norco, CA was $594,800 in 2021, which is 2.43 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $559,100 to $594,800, a 6.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Norco, CA is 84.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Norco, CA have an average commute time of 34.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Norco, CA is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Median household income in Norco, CA is $115,619. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Norco, CA was Census Tract 407.01 with a value of $140,129, followed by Census Tract 406.16 and Census Tract 408.13, with respective values of $136,071 and $130,597.

Housing

Property

$594,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$14,109

$5,958

Median Property Taxes

±$422

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

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

Rent vs Own

84.5%

Homeownership

2021

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 84.5% of the housing units in Norco, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 407.01
Census Tract 406.16
Census Tract 408.13

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Norco, CA was Census Tract 407.01 with a value of $140,129, followed by Census Tract 406.16 and Census Tract 408.13, with respective values of $136,071 and $130,597.

The following map shows all of the places in Norco, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$115,619

Median Household Income

± $7,120

7.05k

Number of Households

± 533

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.05k households in Norco, CA grew to $115,619 from the previous year's value of $106,370.

The following chart displays the households in Norco, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Norco, CA is from California.

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.3%)
Worked At Home (9.71%)
Carpooled (6.35%)

In 2021, 79.3% of workers in Norco, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.71%) and those who carpooled to work (6.35%).

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.

Commute Time

34.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Norco, CA have a longer commute time (34.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.48% of the workforce in Norco, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Norco, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Norco, CA have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.59% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Norco, CA (1.07k out of 23.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Norco, CA is White, followed by Hispanic 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.

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.

Health

95% of the population of Norco, CA has health coverage, with 58.6% on employee plans, 9.65% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 0.783% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Riverside County, CA see 2275 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.15% decrease from the previous year (2325 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1869 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 424 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Riverside County, CA.

2,275 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Riverside County, CA

Primary care physicians in Riverside County, CA see an average of 2,275 patients per year. This represents a 2.15% decrease from the previous year (2,325 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Riverside County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 44.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

Uninsured

58.6%

Employer Coverage

9.65%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

0.783%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Norco, CA declined by 24.7% from 6.65% to 5%.

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