Redding City PUMA, CA

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2021 Population

181,935

1.49% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.5

0.48% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.2%

5.81% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$61,937

8.4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$281,600

7.89% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

68,138

0.859% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Redding City PUMA, CA had a population of 182k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $61,937. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Redding City PUMA, CA grew from 179,267 to 181,935, a 1.49% increase and its median household income grew from $57,139 to $61,937, a 8.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Redding City PUMA, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (78%), White (Hispanic) (5.23%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.65%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.27%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.61%).

8.16% of the households in Redding City PUMA, 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.

97.2% of the residents in Redding City PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Shasta County--Redding City PUMA, CA are Shasta College (1,748 degrees awarded in 2021), Simpson University (123457) (264 degrees), and Shasta School of Cosmetology (52 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Redding City PUMA, CA was $281,600, and the homeownership rate was 64.5%.

Most people in Redding City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Redding City PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

Redding City PUMA, CA borders Colusa, Glenn, Tehama & Trinity Counties PUMA, CA and Del Norte, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas & Siskiyou Counties PUMA, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

Redding City PUMA, CA is home to a population of 182k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.57% of Redding City PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (10.1k people).

In 2021, there were 14.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (142k people) in Redding City PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.52k White (Hispanic) and 8.46k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Redding City PUMA, CA are Spanish (7,566 households), German (755 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (656 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

92,221

Women

50.7%

89,796

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 182,017 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.2%

2021 Citizenship

97.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.2% of Redding City PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Redding City PUMA, CA was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Redding City PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
142k ± 568
White (Hispanic)
9.52k ± 807
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.46k ± 829

10.7%

Hispanic Population

19.5k people

10.7% of the people in Redding City PUMA, CA are hispanic (19.5k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,652 ± 1,255 people
Germany
679 ± 639 people
India
625 ± 613 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Redding City PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 2,652 Redding City PUMA, CA residents, followed by Germany with 679 and India with 625.

Foreign-Born Population

5.57%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.1k people

5.74%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.3k people

As of 2021, 5.57% of Redding City PUMA, CA residents (10.1k 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 Redding City PUMA, CA was 5.74%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,566 households (4.41%)
German
755 households (0.44%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
656 households (0.382%)

8.16% of the households in Redding City PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Redding City PUMA, CA was Spanish. 4.41% of the households in Redding City PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,363 ± 397
Gulf War (2001-)
2,285 ± 367
Gulf War (1990s)
1,361 ± 263

Redding City PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.35 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Redding City PUMA, CA employs 68.1k people. The largest industries in Redding City PUMA, CA are Restaurants & Food Services (5,136 people), Construction (4,712 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,964 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($146,090), Electric & gas, and other combinations ($146,083), and Structural metals, & boiler, tank, & shipping container manufacturing ($118,796).

Males in Redding City PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,874. The income inequality in Redding City PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.469, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,123

Women

49%

34,435

Men

51%

The workforce of Redding City PUMA, CA in 2020 was 67,558 people, with 49% woman, and 51% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Redding City PUMA, CA.

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Occupations

68.1k

2021 Value

0.859%

1 Year growth

± 0.859%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Redding City PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 0.859%, from 67.6k employees to 68.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Redding City PUMA, CA, are Personal care aides (2,252 people), Retail salespersons (1,870 people), and Registered nurses (1,809 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Redding City PUMA, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

68.1k

2021 Value

0.859%

1 Year growth

± 0.859%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Redding City PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 0.859%, from 67.6k employees to 68.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Redding City PUMA, CA, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,136 people), Construction (4,712 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,964 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Redding City PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Redding City PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,189

Median earning men ± $1,874

$32,809

Median earning women ± $1,046

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($78,717), Information ($70,250), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,350).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($45,189), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($43,169), and Wholesale Trade ($42,000).

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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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 Redding City PUMA, 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 Redding City PUMA, CA awarded 2,074 degrees. The student population of Redding City PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,104 male students and 5,119 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Redding City PUMA, CA are White (1,363 and 65.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (349 and 16.8%), Two or More Races (110 and 5.3%), and Asian (107 and 5.16%).

The largest universities in Redding City PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Shasta College (1,748 and 84.3%), Simpson University (123457) (264 and 12.7%), and Shasta School of Cosmetology (52 and 2.51%).

The most popular majors in Shasta County--Redding City PUMA, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (508 and 24.5%), Biological & Physical Sciences (167 and 8.05%), and Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (165 and 7.96%).

The median tuition costs in Shasta County--Redding City PUMA, CA are $23,150 for private four year colleges, and $1,104 and $7,824 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Redding City PUMA, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,223 (37.7% men and 62.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 8,223 students enrolled in Redding City PUMA, CA, 37.7% men and 62.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,975 records, of which 63.9% were women and 36.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biological & Physical Sciences
167 degree-majors awarded
Humanistic Studies
99 degree-majors awarded
General Social Sciences
74 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Shasta County--Redding City PUMA, CA was Biological & Physical Sciences with 167 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Shasta County--Redding City PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Shasta College
1,748 degrees awarded
Simpson University (123457)
264 degrees awarded
Shasta School of Cosmetology
52 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Shasta College with 1,748 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 714 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Redding City PUMA, CA, which is 0.525 times less than the 1,360 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,363 degrees mean that there were 3.91 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 349 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,180) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,359) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.842% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.744% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Redding City PUMA, CA in 2021 were Some college (45.2k), High School or Equivalent (38.1k), and Secondary Education (20.4k).

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 Redding City PUMA, CA was $281,600 in 2021, which is 1.15 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $261,000 to $281,600, a 7.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Redding City PUMA, CA is 64.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Redding City PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Redding City PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Redding City PUMA, CA is $61,937. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Redding City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

Housing

Property

$281,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,315

$46,028

Median Property Taxes

±$1,400

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

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

Rent vs Own

64.5%

Homeownership

2021

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.5% of the housing units in Redding City PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Redding City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Redding City PUMA, 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.

$61,937

Median Household Income

± $2,140

71.3k

Number of Households

± 1,855

In 2021, the median household income of the 71.3k households in Redding City PUMA, CA grew to $61,937 from the previous year's value of $57,139.

The following chart displays the households in Redding City PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.469

2021 Wage GINI in Redding City PUMA, CA

0.465

2020 Wage GINI in Redding City PUMA, CA

In 2021, the income inequality in Redding City PUMA, CA was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.959% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Redding City PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Redding City PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Redding City PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.2%)
Carpooled (9%)
Worked At Home (7.36%)

In 2021, 79.2% of workers in Redding City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9%) and those who worked at home (7.36%).

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

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Redding City PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.75% of the workforce in Redding City PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Redding City PUMA, CA (25.4k out of 179k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Redding City PUMA, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

93.2% of the population of Redding City PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 37.4% on employee plans, 23.9% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 2.26% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.82%

Uninsured

37.4%

Employer Coverage

23.9%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

2.26%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Redding City PUMA, CA grew by 10.8% from 6.15% to 6.82%.

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