Madera County

As of the latest data, Madera County, CA has a population of approximately 157,000. The racial composition is about 55% Hispanic or Latino, 35% White, 4% Asian, 3% Black or African American, and 3% Native American. The median household income is around $53,000, with 21% of residents living below the poverty line. The county covers an area of 2,153 square miles, with a population density of about 73 people per square mile. The median age is 33 years.

As of 2023, Madera County, CA, has a median home price of approximately $350,000. The median rent is about $1,500 per month. The county's homeownership rate is around 63%, with a population of nearly 160,000. Housing growth has been steady, with a 3% increase in property values over the past year. The vacancy rate is about 7%, and new construction focuses on single-family homes and affordable housing projects. The average household size is 3.2 persons.

As of the latest information, Madera County, CA, conducts elections for various offices including the Board of Supervisors, Sheriff, District Attorney, and local school boards. In recent elections, voter turnout ranged around 60-70%.

In the 2022 general election, key races included:

1. Board of Supervisors:

   • District 1: Candidate Sarah Lawson (4,586 votes) vs. John Smith (4,214 votes)
   • District 3: Candidate Tom Wheeler (5,123 votes) vs. Bianca Hall (4,998 votes)

2. Sheriff:

   • Tyson Pogue (10,452 votes) ran unopposed.

3. District Attorney:

   • Sally Moreno (11,389 votes) ran unopposed.

School board elections featured multiple candidates across various districts, often highlighting issues like budget allocations and curriculum changes.

For detailed and up-to-date results, please refer to the Madera County Elections Division website or their latest official reports.

Madera County, CA, exhibits education levels that lag behind both state and national averages. According to recent data, approximately 69.6% of Madera County residents have a high school diploma or higher, compared to the national average of about 89% and California's average of 83.9%. Only around 13.1% of Madera County residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly below the national average of approximately 35% and the California state average of around 35.1%. This disparity highlights the need for targeted educational improvements within the county to reach broader educational standards.

Madera County, CA, has a diverse employment landscape. As of recent data, the labor force comprises approximately 65,000 individuals. The unemployment rate in the county stands at around 8.7%, higher than the national average of 6.3% and the California state average of 7.6%.

Top industries in Madera County include:

1. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting: Employs roughly 25% of the workforce.
2. Manufacturing: Represents about 15% of employment.
3. Education and Health Services: Accounts for around 20%.
4. Retail Trade: Employs roughly 10%.

Comparatively, agriculture's share is significantly higher in Madera County than the national average of around 1.3% and California's 2.5%. Manufacturing and retail trade percentages are in line with national and state averages, but education and health services are slightly lower than both national (23%) and state (22%) averages.

As of the latest available data, the median household income in Madera County, CA is approximately $53,000 per year. This is significantly lower than both the national and California state averages. For comparison, the median household income in the United States is about $68,700, while California's state average stands at around $75,200.

Below is a statistics table for a clearer comparison:

Madera County's lower median income highlights disparities when compared to national and state figures, which might be indicative of varying economic opportunities and living costs.

As of the most recent data, Madera County, CA, has a crime rate of approximately 3,100 incidents per 100,000 people annually. Below is a breakdown of crime types and their numerical values in Madera County:

These numbers reflect the general crime rates and are approximations as crime data can frequently change. For the most accurate and recent data, please refer to local law enforcement or official crime reporting sources.