Social Data

The total estimated population is 33,871,648. Density is very low at 217 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 32,264,002; Black: 20,170,059; Two or More Races: 5,682,241; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 3,697,513; American Indian: 2,263,882; Asian: 333,346; Other Race: 116,961; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 33,871,648 (100%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 0 (0%)

There are 8,864,255 foreign born residents, of which 39.2% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Mexico: 3,928,701; Philippines: 664,935; Vietnam: 418,249; El Salvador: 359,673; China (not including Hong Kong or Taiwan): 327,611; Korea: 268,452; Guatemala: 211,458; U.S. Born: This State: 17,019,097; Midwest: 2,489,648; South: 2,087,408; Northeast: 1,612,380; West: 1,425,187;

The sex distribution is 50% male and 50% female. The median age is 33 years.

Age Distribution

There are 2,042,965 married couples with children and 1,497,168 single-parent households (48,658 men, 1,448,510 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $47,493 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; California: $47,493;

14% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; California: 14%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 10,415,680; Government: 2,158,071; Self-employed: 1,216,974; Unpaid family work: 82,667; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 5,295,069; Sales and office: 3,939,383; Professional and related: 3,149,174; Office and administrative support: 2,266,631; Service: 2,173,874; Management, business, and financial operations: 2,145,895;

The average commute time is 29 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 10,432,462; Car or truck (carpooled): 2,113,313; Public transportation: 736,037; Worked at home: 557,036; Walked: 414,581; Bicycle: 120,567; Motorcycle: 36,262;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in California.

Housing Data

There are 12,214,549 housing units, of which 7,815,366 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 6,546,334; Renter: 4,956,536; Vacant: 711,679; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 5,172,247; Not Mortgaged: 1,374,087;

The median single family home value is $211,500.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; California: $1,478;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; California: $677;

The average household size is 3 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 5.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 1,152,550; 1940 to 1949: 939,717; 1950 to 1959: 1,895,166; 1960 to 1969: 2,047,205; 1970 to 1979: 2,504,157; 1980 to 1989: 2,098,028; 1990 to 1994: 845,325; 1995 to 1998: 541,056; 1999 to March 2000: 191,345;

0.9% of homes lack plumbing and 1.5% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Utility Gas: 8,114,829; Electricity: 2,505,406; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 434,972; Wood: 204,699;

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