Hilmar-Irwin CCD, Merced County, California Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Hilmar-Irwin CCD, California, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Hilmar-Irwin CCD, California. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Hilmar-Irwin CCD, California. The estimated population of Hilmar-Irwin CCD, California is 10,930 people, with a median age of 35.1.

We can look at the total population in Hilmar-Irwin CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,930
-0.79% +12.01%
2020
11,017
+4.07%
-
2019
10,586
+4.11%
-
2018
10,168
+4.2%
-
2017
9,758
- -

Population of Hilmar-Irwin CCD, California by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
52.9%
65.8%
-19.60%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.3%
-33.33%
Native
0.2%
0.5%
-60.00%
Hispanic
44%
30.2%
+45.70%
Asian
0.2%
0.1%
+100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
3.1%
-19.35%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Hilmar-Irwin CCD, California by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.1 +3.24% 31.5 -4.55% 38.5 -0.26%
2020 34 +0.29% 33 +2.8% 38.6 -1.28%
2019 33.9 -11.26% 32.1 -8.02% 39.1 -1.51%
2018 38.2 -3.29% 34.9 -14.25% 39.7 +5.03%
2017 39.5 - 40.7 - 37.8 -

The median age of Hilmar-Irwin CCD, California gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 416 +85.61% 726 -13.73% 866 630
10 to 19 644 +69.7% 808 +10.06% 1,207 862
20 to 29 661 +22.24% 560 -9.21% 780 510
30 to 39 585 +13.51% 559 +40.83% 641 814
40 to 49 735 +12.95% 597 +2.85% 823 607
50 to 59 733 -19.73% 587 -10.64% 598 526
60 to 69 381 +39.98% 504 +3.41% 544 514
70+ 582 -21.75% 680 -19.12% 463 545

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Hilmar-Irwin CCD, California is $63,030.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Hilmar-Irwin CCD.

  • Under 25
    $158,304.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,992.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,865.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,264.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Hilmar-Irwin CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Hilmar-Irwin CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Hilmar-Irwin CCD, California is currently $92,278.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.72% of households in Hilmar-Irwin CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Hilmar-Irwin CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.45%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.07%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.93%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.37%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.72%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Hilmar-Irwin CCD is $32,148.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Hilmar-Irwin CCD by the total population of Hilmar-Irwin CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Hilmar-Irwin CCD, California, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Hilmar-Irwin CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.03%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.72%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.92%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Hilmar-Irwin CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Hilmar-Irwin CCD over the age of 16 is 8,067.

Of those people, a total of 55.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Hilmar-Irwin CCD is 52.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 702 20.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 439 95.20% 1.40%
25 to 29 years 851 83.40% 9.40%
30 to 34 years 605 63.60% 7.80%
35 to 44 years 1,691 69.90% 1.00%
45 to 54 years 1,045 89.00% 12.50%
55 to 59 years 668 57.30% 1.30%
60 to 64 years 481 44.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 986 10.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 599 2.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Hilmar-Irwin CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,305 58.90% 3.80%
Black or African American 18 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 18 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,173 48.60% 11.20%
Two or more races 540 54.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,171 51.20% 7.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,733 59.50% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Hilmar-Irwin CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Hilmar-Irwin CCD is 4,207, with median earnings of $43,739.00.

Women in Hilmar-Irwin CCD, California earning approximately 65.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,207 $43,739.00
Male 2,594 $53,594.00
Female 1,613 $34,910.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 574 $101,848.00
Business and Financial 279 $72,109.00
Computer and Mathematical 67 $85,755.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $0.00
Legal 53 $15,991.00
Educational and Library 86 $32,353.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 84 $8,723.00
Healthcare Practitioners 199 $73,719.00
Healthcare Support 96 $30,469.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 78 $28,571.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 105 $11,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 71 $68,028.00
Personal Care and Service 112 $40,610.00
Sales 250 $28,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 221 $54,867.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 614 $40,266.00
Construction and Extraction 186 $62,652.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 217 $45,272.00
Production 277 $37,706.00
Transportation and Material Moving 309 $45,795.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 425 $152,019.00 149 $33,897.00
Business and Financial 138 $89,250.00 141 $44,968.00
Computer and Mathematical 67 $85,755.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Legal 38 $0.00 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 86 $32,353.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 84 $8,723.00
Healthcare Practitioners 36 $0.00 163 $72,594.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 96 $30,469.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 71 $28,259.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 9 $0.00 96 $4,929.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 19 $0.00 52 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 28 $0.00 84 $40,610.00
Sales 121 $94,450.00 129 $19,781.00
Office and Administrative Support 34 $76,250.00 187 $54,441.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 521 $42,969.00 93 $15,568.00
Construction and Extraction 186 $62,652.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 217 $45,272.00 0 $0.00
Production 234 $37,621.00 43 $55,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 295 $45,265.00 14 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,364 households in Hilmar-Irwin CCD, with an average household size of 3.25 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,511 families in Hilmar-Irwin CCD with an average family size of 3.8 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,004 237 270 853
Average Household Size 3.85 3.41 4.9 1.28
Total Families 2,004 237 270 0
Average Household Size 3.81 3.07 4.4 0

Poverty

Of the 2,511 families in Hilmar-Irwin CCD, 13.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Hilmar-Irwin CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,684 housing units in Hilmar-Irwin CCD, California.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,364 91.31%
Vacant 320 8.69%

39.44% of the total 3,684 housing units in Hilmar-Irwin CCD are rental units. This is approximately 1,453 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,667 are occupied by the owner - or 45.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Hilmar-Irwin CCD is $1,236.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Hilmar-Irwin CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    244
  • Less than $500
    44
  • $500 to $999
    321
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    588
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    397
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    63
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    40

Property Value

The median value of a property in Hilmar-Irwin CCD is $322,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Hilmar-Irwin CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    126
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    54
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    108
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    102
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    350
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    628
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    202
  • $1,000,000 or more
    97

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Hilmar-Irwin CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Hilmar-Irwin CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    259
  • 1940 to 1949
    391
  • 1950 to 1959
    349
  • 1960 to 1969
    478
  • 1970 to 1979
    442
  • 1980 to 1989
    553
  • 1990 to 1999
    709
  • 2000 to 2009
    396
  • 2010 to 2013
    107
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Hilmar-Irwin CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    188
  • 1 vehicle available
    751
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,414
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,011

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Hilmar-Irwin CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Hilmar-Irwin CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

21.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Hilmar-Irwin CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    218
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    655
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    277
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    825
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    728
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    124
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    619
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    91
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    147
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    258
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    72

Summary

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