Vallejo-Fairfield, CA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

450,824

0.0379% 1-year decline

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

39.1

0.773% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

9.69%

7.74% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$99,994

3.05% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$589,600

7.38% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

209,241

1.37% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Vallejo-Fairfield, CA had a population of 451k people with a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $99,994. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Vallejo-Fairfield, CA declined from 450,995 to 450,824, a −0.0379% decrease and its median household income grew from $97,037 to $99,994, a 3.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (34.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (15.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.6%), Other (Hispanic) (11.4%), and White (Hispanic) (8.42%).

None of the households in Vallejo-Fairfield, 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.

91.4% of the residents in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA are Solano Community College (1,723 degrees awarded in 2022), Touro University California (470 degrees), and California State University Maritime Academy (232 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA was $589,600, and the homeownership rate was 63.2%.

Most people in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA was 2 cars per household.

Vallejo-Fairfield, CA borders Napa, CA, Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA, San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA, and Santa Rosa, CA.

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Population & Diversity

Vallejo-Fairfield, CA is home to a population of 451k people, from which 91.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 20.5% of Vallejo-Fairfield, CA residents were born outside of the country (92.5k people).

In 2023, there were 2.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (155k people) in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 70.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 56.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.4%

2023 Citizenship

92.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 91.4% of Vallejo-Fairfield, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA was 92.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
155k ± 679
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
70.2k ± 1.51k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
56.8k ± 1.29k

29%

Hispanic Population

131k people

29% of the people in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA are hispanic (131k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
Philippines
824,230 ± 22,055 people
China
685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

Foreign-Born Population

20.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

92.5k people

19.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

88.6k people

As of 2023, 20.5% of Vallejo-Fairfield, CA residents (92.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA was 19.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,851 ± 532
Gulf War (2001-)
7,902 ± 689
Gulf War (1990s)
4,791 ± 524

Vallejo-Fairfield, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Vallejo-Fairfield, CA employs 209k people. The largest industries in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (32,829 people), Retail Trade (24,543 people), and Manufacturing (18,043 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($127,845), Utilities ($105,332), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($85,545).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

209k

2023 Value

± 3,747

−1.37%

1 Year decline

± 2.54%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA declined at a rate of −1.37%, from 212k employees to 209k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (25,279 people), Management Occupations (19,990 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (19,896 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Vallejo-Fairfield, 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

209k

2023 Value

± 3,747

−1.37%

1 Year decline

± 2.54%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA declined at a rate of −1.37%, from 212k employees to 209k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (32,829 people), Retail Trade (24,543 people), and Manufacturing (18,043 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Vallejo-Fairfield, CA, though some of these residents may live in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,879

Median earning men ± $1,479

$46,470

Median earning women ± $1,064

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($94,631), Information ($76,857), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,904).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($74,200), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,172), and Construction ($64,421).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

529
Health Care and Social Assistance
515
Construction
503
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.88M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.07M
Construction
$779k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff 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 Vallejo-Fairfield, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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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.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff 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 2022, universities in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA awarded 2,891 degrees. The student population of Vallejo-Fairfield, CA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,973 male students and 5,857 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA are Hispanic or Latino (814 and 28.2%), followed by White (773 and 26.8%), Asian (604 and 20.9%), and Black or African American (277 and 9.59%).

The largest universities in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA by number of degrees awarded are Solano Community College (1,723 and 59.6%), Touro University California (470 and 16.3%), and California State University Maritime Academy (232 and 8.02%).

The most popular majors in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA are Biological & Physical Sciences (345 and 11.9%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (314 and 10.9%), and Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences (165 and 5.71%).

The median tuition cost in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA for a public four year colleges is $3,423 for in-state students and $12,291 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 10,830 (45.9% men and 54.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 10,830 students enrolled in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA, 45.9% men and 54.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,431 records, of which 57% were women and 43% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
283 degrees awarded
Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences
150 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
345 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 283 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Solano Community College
1,723 degrees awarded
Touro University California
470 degrees awarded
California State University Maritime Academy
232 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Solano Community College with 1,723 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,153 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA, which is 0.663 times less than the 1,738 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 814 degrees mean that there were 1.05 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 773 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

Public, 4-year or above ($3,423) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($721) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,079) 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

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

Measure

In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% 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 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

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 Vallejo-Fairfield, CA was $589,600 in 2023, which is 1.94 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $549,100 to $589,600, a 7.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA is 63.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA have an average commute time of 31.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA is $99,994. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA was Santa Clara County, CA with a value of $159,674, followed by San Mateo County, CA and Marin County, CA, with respective values of $156,000 and $142,785.

Housing

Property

$589,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,068

$98,510

Median Property Taxes

±$2,100

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

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

Rent vs Own

63.2%

Homeownership

2023

70.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 63.2% of the housing units in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA was Santa Clara County, CA with a value of $159,674, followed by San Mateo County, CA and Marin County, CA, with respective values of $156,000 and $142,785.

The following map shows all of the counties in Vallejo-Fairfield, 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.

$99,994

Median Household Income

± $2,122

156k

Number of Households

± 3,092

In 2023, the median household income of the 156k households in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA grew to $99,994 from the previous year's value of $97,037.

The following chart displays the households in Vallejo-Fairfield, 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 Vallejo-Fairfield, CA is from California.

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2023

Drove Alone (74.2%)
Worked At Home (10.9%)
Carpooled (10.4%)

In 2023, 74.2% of workers in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.9%) and those who carpooled to work (10.4%).

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

31.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA have a longer commute time (31.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 6.2% of the workforce in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.69% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA (42.8k out of 441k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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

95.1% of the population of Vallejo-Fairfield, CA has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 17.2% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 2.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1234 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.484% decrease from the previous year (1240 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1102 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 236 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,234 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,234 patients per year. This represents a 0.484% decrease from the previous year (1,240 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.85%

Uninsured

50.6%

Employer Coverage

17.2%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

2.36%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA declined by 0.307% from 4.87% to 4.85%.

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

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