West Covina City PUMA, CA

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2020 Population

117,372

0.885% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

37.4

0.538% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

9.48%

1.5% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$83,502

5.72% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$540,500

9.44% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, West Covina City PUMA, CA had a population of 117k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $83,502. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of West Covina City PUMA, CA declined from 118,420 to 117,372, a −0.885% decrease and its median household income grew from $78,986 to $83,502, a 5.72% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Covina City PUMA, CA are Other (Hispanic) (29.3%), White (Hispanic) (24.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (24.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (9.04%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.78%).

63.7% of the households in West Covina 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.

86.9% of the residents in West Covina City PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Los Angeles County (East Central)--West Covina City PUMA, CA are United Education Institute-West Covina (414 degrees awarded in 2020), North-West College-West Covina (368 degrees), and InterCoast Colleges-West Covina (120 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in West Covina City PUMA, CA was $540,500, and the homeownership rate was 64.8%.

Most people in West Covina City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.7 minutes. The average car ownership in West Covina City PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

West Covina City PUMA, CA borders Baldwin Park, Azusa, Duarte & Irwindale Cities PUMA, CA, Covina & Walnut Cities PUMA, CA, Diamond Bar, La Habra Heights (East) Cities & Rowland Heights PUMA, CA, and La Puente & Industry Cities PUMA, CA.

Population & Diversity

West Covina City PUMA, CA is home to a population of 117k people, from which 86.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 36.3% of West Covina City PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (42.7k people).

In 2020, there were 1.18 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (34.3k people) in West Covina City PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.2k White (Hispanic) and 28.4k Asian (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 West Covina City PUMA, CA are Spanish (47,811 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (10,815 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (5,808 households).

Citizenship

86.9%

2020 Citizenship

86.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 86.9% of West Covina City PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in West Covina City PUMA, CA was 86.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Covina City PUMA, CA

Other (Hispanic)
34.3k ± 2.33k
White (Hispanic)
29.2k ± 1.84k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
28.4k ± 1.66k

61.3%

Hispanic Population

72k people

61.3% of the people in West Covina City PUMA, CA are hispanic (72k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

36.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

42.7k people

36.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

43k people

As of 2020, 36.3% of West Covina City PUMA, CA residents (42.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Covina City PUMA, CA was 36.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
47,811 households (43.2%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
10,815 households (9.76%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
5,808 households (5.24%)

63.7% of the households in West Covina City PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in West Covina City PUMA, CA was Spanish. 43.2% of the households in West Covina 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
1,106 ± 206
Gulf War (2001-)
879 ± 275
Gulf War (1990s)
447 ± 120

West Covina City PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Covina City PUMA, CA employs 53.7k people. The largest industries in West Covina City PUMA, CA are Restaurants & Food Services (4,199 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,287 people), and Construction (3,260 people), and the highest paying industries are Farming ($134,917), Alcoholic beverages merchant wholesalers ($94,858), and Justice, public order, & safety activities ($92,369).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,782

Women

48%

27,956

Men

52%

The workforce of West Covina City PUMA, CA in 2020 was 53,738 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

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

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

53.7k

2020 Value

−0.989%

1 Year decline

± −0.989%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in West Covina City PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −0.989%, from 54.3k employees to 53.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Covina City PUMA, CA, are Retail salespersons (1,416 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,409 people), and Cashiers (1,382 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Covina City PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

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

53.7k

2020 Value

−0.989%

1 Year decline

± −0.989%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in West Covina City PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −0.989%, from 54.3k employees to 53.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Covina City PUMA, CA, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,199 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,287 people), and Construction (3,260 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Covina City PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in West Covina City PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,205

Median earning men ± $1,110

$31,794

Median earning women ± $837

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($85,523), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,111), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,163).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($50,278), Information ($47,386), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,991).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in California. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 $407B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($158B) and Mixed freight ($149B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California.

$2.26T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

104% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 104% 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
$83.5B
Arizona
$44.4B
Ohio
$43.3B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $83.5B, followed by Arizona with $44.4B and Ohio and $43.3B.

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

Civics

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

Senators Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

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 20, 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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 53 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 2020, universities in West Covina City PUMA, CA awarded 1,025 degrees. The student population of West Covina City PUMA, CA in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 1,158 male students and 1,147 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Covina City PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (644 and 63%), followed by Two or More Races (203 and 19.8%), White (63 and 6.16%), and Asian (45 and 4.4%).

The largest universities in West Covina City PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are United Education Institute-West Covina (414 and 40.4%), North-West College-West Covina (368 and 35.9%), and InterCoast Colleges-West Covina (120 and 11.7%).

The most popular majors in Los Angeles County (East Central)--West Covina City PUMA, CA are Medical Assistant (259 and 25.3%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (98 and 9.56%), and Electrician (92 and 8.98%).

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 1.97% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.58% 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 West Covina City PUMA, CA in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (26.9k), Some college (21.1k), and Bachelors Degree (16.1k).

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 West Covina City PUMA, CA was $540,500 in 2020, which is 2.35 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $493,900 to $540,500, a 9.44% increase. The homeownership rate in West Covina City PUMA, CA is 64.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in West Covina City PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 32.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Covina City PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in West Covina City PUMA, CA is $83,502. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in West Covina City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $184,672, followed by San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA and Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA, with respective values of $170,304 and $164,769.

Property

$540,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$8,667

$20,760

Median Property Taxes

±$818

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

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

Rent vs Own

64.8%

Homeownership

2020

73.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 64.8% of the housing units in West Covina City PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West Covina 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Covina City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $184,672, followed by San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA and Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA, with respective values of $170,304 and $164,769.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in West Covina 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.

$83,502

Median Household Income

± $2,641

32.1k

Number of Households

± 1,168

In 2020, the median household income of the 32.1k households in West Covina City PUMA, CA grew to $83,502 from the previous year's value of $78,986.

The following chart displays the households in West Covina 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

0.423

2020 Wage GINI in West Covina City PUMA, CA

0.43

2019 Wage GINI in West Covina City PUMA, CA

In 2020, the income inequality in West Covina City PUMA, CA was 0.423 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.63% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Covina City PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Covina City PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (5.58%)

In 2020, 78.5% of workers in West Covina City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (5.58%).

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

32.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Covina City PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (32.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.95% of the workforce in West Covina City PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West Covina 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 West Covina 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 West Covina City PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.48% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Covina City PUMA, CA (11k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Covina City PUMA, CA is Hispanic, followed by Other and White.

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

92.9% of the population of West Covina City PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 47.5% on employee plans, 24.9% on Medicaid, 9.35% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.769% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in California was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in California see 1254 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.555% decrease from the previous year (1261 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1149 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 268 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for California. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in California, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

1,254 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,254 patients per year. This represents a 0.555% decrease from the previous year (1,261 patients).

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

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of California across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.05%

Uninsured

47.5%

Employer Coverage

24.9%

Medicaid

9.35%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

0.769%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Covina City PUMA, CA declined by 11.9% from 8% to 7.05%.

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