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Calaveras County, California (CA)



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Calaveras County, CA mapCounty population in 2005: 46,871 (18% urban, 82% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 12,964
Renter-occupied apartments: 3,505
% of renters here:  21%
State:  43%
Land area: 1020 sq. mi.
Water area: 16.8 sq. mi.
Population density: 46 people per square mile 
 
 (average).

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This county:  11.8%
Whole state:  14.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This county:  4.6%
Whole state:  6.3%

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (18.7%), Retail trade (13.1%), Construction (11.5%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 63%
  • Government: 20%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 16%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

Calaveras County, California business tout: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in Calaveras County, California:

  • White Non-Hispanic (87.5%)
  • Hispanic (6.8%)
  • American Indian (3.5%)
  • Two or more races (3.3%)
  • Other race (2.1%)
  • Black (0.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  44.6 years
California median age:  33.3 years

Males: 20,122  (49.6%)
Females: 20,432  (50.4%)
Average wage per job in 2003: $26,532
County population in 2003: 44,727
Jobs in 2003: 9,547

Calaveras County,CA real estate house value trend


Total labor force in 2004: 19,885
Unemployment rate in 2004: 6.5%

Average household size:
Calaveras County:  2.4 people
California:  2.9 people

Estimated median household income in 2005: $46,322 ($41,022 in 2000)
This county  $46,322
California:  $53,629

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $376,828
Calaveras County  $376,828
California:  $477,700

Median montly rent in 2000: $599
Institutionalized population: 349
Median monthly costs for houses with a mortgage in Calaveras County in 2000: $1131


Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 2
  • Rapes: 17
  • Robberies: 7
  • Assaults: 106
  • Burglaries: 287
  • Thefts: 425
  • Auto thefts: 3

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 3
  • Rapes: 9
  • Robberies: 9
  • Assaults: 83
  • Burglaries: 294
  • Thefts: 449
  • Auto thefts: 5

Calaveras County races chart


Calaveras County, CA map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2001: 542 buildings, average cost: $195,800
  • 2002: 520 buildings, average cost: $219,800
  • 2003: 681 buildings, average cost: $237,200
  • 2004: 824 buildings, average cost: $254,000
  • 2005: 851 buildings, average cost: $265,400
  • 2006: 497 buildings, average cost: $299,200

Number of permits per 10,000 residents


Average cost (in 1000s)




2004 Presidential Election results in Calaveras County California:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 60.9%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 37.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $1,400 (0.9%)

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Calaveras County is $548 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $659 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $961 a month.

Cities in this county include: Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Arnold, Rancho Calaveras, San Andreas, Valley Springs, Copperopolis, Murphys, Mountain Ranch, Forest Meadows, Mokelumne Hill.

2005 air pollution in Calaveras County:

Carbon Monoxide: 1 ppm (standard limit: 9 ppm). Below U.S. average.
Ozone (1-hour): 0.124 ppm (standard limit: 0.12 ppm). Above U.S. average.
Ozone (8-hour): 0.096 ppm (standard limit: 0.08 ppm). Above U.S. average.
Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual: 14 µg/m3. Below U.S. average.
Particulate Matter (PM10) 24-hour (standard limit: 150 µg/m3): 27 µg/m3. Near U.S. average.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual (standard limit: 15.0 µg/m3): 7.0 µg/m3. Below U.S. average.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) 24-hour (standard limit: 35 µg/m3): 18 µg/m3. Below U.S. average.


Neighboring counties: Alpine County , Amador County , San Joaquin County , Stanislaus County , Tuolumne County .


Calaveras County close-up map

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Calaveras County: Elkhorn Station (A), San Antonio Camp (B), Airola Camp (C), Moore Creek Campground (D), Fillippini Ranch (E), Folsom Lookout (F), Fowler Lookout (G), Rocabella Ranch (H), Frogtown (I), Gann Ranch (J), Red House Ranch (K), Bailey Ridge Forest Service Station (L), Rancheria Del Rio Estanislao (M), Bar XX Ranch (N), Barnett (O), White Azalea Campground (P), Beal Ranch (Q), Guffra Ranch (R), Bear Mountain Ranch (S), Pools Station (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Thousand Hills Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Calaveras County include: Paloma Community Open Bible Church (A), Stone Corral Church (B), Community Faith Center (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Milton Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Lion Lake (A), Ross Reservoir (B), Salt Spring Valley Reservoir (C), Salt Springs Reservoir (D), Schaads Reservoir (E), Hunter Reservoir (F), Tiger Creek Reservoir (G), Wilson Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: York Creek (A), Airola Creek (B), Nassau Creek (C), North Fork Mokelumne River (D), Middle Fork Mokelumne River (E), McCarty Creek (F), Maxwell Creek (G), Mattley Creek (H), Martel Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Calaveras County include: Stelte Park (1), Sandy Gulch State Historic Landmark (2), Sandy Gulch Field Baseball Park (3), O Byrne Ferry Historical Monument (4), Calaveras Big Trees State Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post offices: Burson Post Office (A), Campo Seco Post Office (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in September 2007:
Here:  6.2%
California:  5.4%


Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 1,426
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 85.7%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 17.1%

Number of foreign born residents: 1,219 (60% naturalized citizens)

Calaveras County:  3.0%
Whole state:  26.2%


Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 99
  • 1990 to 1994: 62
  • 1985 to 1989: 132
  • 1980 to 1984: 107
  • 1975 to 1979: 33
  • 1970 to 1974: 52
  • 1970 to 1974: 107
  • 1965 to 1969: 627

Mean travel time to work: 34.5 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 58.8%

Calaveras County marital status for males

Calaveras County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 19,398
  • One, attached: 464
  • Two: 281
  • 3 or 4: 213
  • 5 to 9: 186
  • 10 to 19: 33
  • 20 or more: 135
  • Mobile homes: 2,055
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 181

Housing units in Calaveras County with a mortgage: 6,722 (718 second mortgage, 556 home equity loan, 46 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 2,865


Agriculture in Calaveras County
Average size of farms: 453 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $22308
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $1300.29
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 2.04%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 67.57%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $20609
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 1.23%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 66.93%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $24551
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 89.06%
Average age of principal farm operators: 57 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 10.54
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.81%
Vegetables: 26 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 1536 acres

Calaveras County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is slightly below California state average. It is 15.7 times below overall U.S. average.



Class of Workers



Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (19%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (15%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Construction laborers (3%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Mexico (26%)
  • Canada (16%)
  • United Kingdom (11%)
  • Germany (7%)
  • France (3%)
  • China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (3%)
  • Italy (3%)


Most common first ancestries reported in Calaveras County:



  • German (16%)
  • English (13%)
  • Irish (11%)
  • Italian (7%)
  • United States or American (7%)
  • Portuguese (3%)
  • French (except Basque) (3%)

Calaveras County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 11,718 (74%)
  • Carpooled: 2,408 (15%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 26 (0%)
  • Subway or elevated: 16 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 17 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 51 (0%)
  • Walked: 422 (3%)
  • Other means: 102 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 1,103 (7%)
 

People in group quarters in Calaveras County, California
  • 165 people in state prisons
  • 99 people in nursing homes
  • 48 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 45 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 29 people in other group homes
  • 18 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents
  • 10 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children
  • 9 people in other types of correctional institutions

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $55,879.

9.62% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($63,814 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.62%
California average:  5.75%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
8.43% relocated from other counties in California ($59,671 average AGI)
1.19% relocated from other states ($4,142 average AGI)
Calaveras County:  1.19%
California average:  1.75%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from San Joaquin County, CA  2.18% ($50,579 average AGI)
from Contra Costa County, CA  0.80% ($86,424)
from Stanislaus County, CA  0.68% ($46,047)
from Santa Clara County, CA  0.64% ($106,630)
from Sacramento County, CA  0.60% ($51,660)
from Alameda County, CA  0.57% ($130,056)
from Tuolumne County, CA  0.57% ($38,360)


8.02% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($42,718 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.02%
California average:  6.27%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
5.43% relocated to other counties in California ($27,117 average AGI)
2.59% relocated to other states ($15,602 average AGI)
Calaveras County:  2.59%
California average:  2.40%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to San Joaquin County, CA  1.05% ($37,888 average AGI)
to Amador County, CA  0.63% ($28,639)
to Tuolumne County, CA  0.61% ($38,043)
to Stanislaus County, CA  0.44% ($38,075)
to Sacramento County, CA  0.33% ($40,220)
to Alameda County, CA  0.23% ($33,250)
to Santa Clara County, CA  0.18% ($56,214)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.8
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 7.5



Births per 1000 population in Calaveras County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.9
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 9.3



Deaths per 1000 population in Calaveras County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 7.0
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 3.9



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Calaveras County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 8,554 (7,423 aged, 1,131 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 14%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 12%


Household type by relationship


Households: 40,130
  • In family households: 34,269 (9,522 male householders, 2,185 female householders)
    9,830 spouses, 9,911 children (9,072 natural, 203 adopted, 636 stepchildren), 706 grandchildren, 170 brothers or sisters, 261 parents, 689 other relatives, 995 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 5,861 (2,236 male householders (1,645 living alone)), 2,506 female householders (2,184 living alone)), 1,119 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 424 (345 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 6,268 2-persons, 2,190 3-persons, 1,919 4-persons, 768 5-persons, 407 6-persons, 155 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 3,829 1-person, 768 2-persons, 90 3-persons, 37 4-persons, 14 5-persons, 4 6-persons.

6,095 married couples with children.
2,027 single-parent households (570 men, 1,457 women).

93.8% of residents of Calaveras County speak English at home.
4.0% of residents speak Spanish at home (73% speak English very well, 11% speak English well, 11% speak English not well, 5% don't speak English at all).
1.8% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (81% speak English very well, 17% speak English well, 2% speak English not well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (52% speak English very well, 13% speak English well, 35% speak English not well).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (73% speak English very well, 15% speak English well, 12% speak English not well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $244,957,000 ($5332 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $7,057,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $136,366,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $59,977,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $72,000
Federal grants: $39,841,000
Federal procurement contracts: $1,795,000 ($319,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $6,906,000 ($361,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $1,301,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $21,935,000
Federal Government insurance: $19,360,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 1,687
Here:  36 per 1000 residents
State:  77 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 2,100
Here:  45 per 1000 residents
State:  34 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +84
Here:  +2 per 1000 residents
State:  +39 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +6,744
Here:  +144 per 1000 residents
State:  -18 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Calaveras County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 7.01 millions of gallons per day (4% from ground, 96% from surface)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.5
State:  5.8

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.3
State:  3.5



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 507
  • 1995 to 1998: 1,592
  • 1990 to 1994: 3,394
  • 1980 to 1989: 6,834
  • 1970 to 1979: 4,727
  • 1960 to 1969: 2,683
  • 1950 to 1959: 1,219
  • 1940 to 1949: 788
  • 1939 or earlier: 1,202


Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Calaveras County, California:

  • 1 room: 78
  • 2 rooms: 181
  • 3 rooms: 679
  • 4 rooms: 2,040
  • 5 rooms: 3,487
  • 6 rooms: 3,184
  • 7 rooms: 1,828
  • 8 rooms: 885
  • 9 or more rooms: 602


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Calaveras County, California:

  • 1 room: 120
  • 2 rooms: 274
  • 3 rooms: 574
  • 4 rooms: 932
  • 5 rooms: 876
  • 6 rooms: 439
  • 7 rooms: 187
  • 8 rooms: 83
  • 9 or more rooms: 20


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Calaveras County:

  • no bedroom: 87
  • 1 bedroom: 628
  • 2 bedrooms: 3,929
  • 3 bedrooms: 6,852
  • 4 bedrooms: 1,245
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 223


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Calaveras County:

  • no bedroom: 151
  • 1 bedroom: 771
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,406
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,030
  • 4 bedrooms: 125
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 22


Cars and other vehicles available in Calaveras County in owner-occupied houses/condos:

  • no vehicle: 612
  • 1 vehicle: 2,748
  • 2 vehicles: 5,673
  • 3 vehicles: 2,695
  • 4 vehicles: 793
  • 5 or more vehicles: 443


Cars and other vehicles available in Calaveras County in renter-occupied apartments

  • no vehicle: 339
  • 1 vehicle: 1,554
  • 2 vehicles: 1,137
  • 3 vehicles: 366
  • 4 vehicles: 54
  • 5 or more vehicles: 55

55% of Calaveras County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 35% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 88% lived in California.

Calaveras County:  55.3%
State average:  52.5%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 27265
  • Northeast: 1379
  • Midwest: 4342
  • South: 3010
  • West: 2961

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $166,300


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%


Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

 


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:


  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (47%)
  • Wood (27%)
  • Electricity (14%)
  • Utility gas (8%)
  • Other fuel (2%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:


  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (35%)
  • Wood (28%)
  • Electricity (23%)
  • Utility gas (11%)
  • Other fuel (1%)

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 165
Here:  3.5%
California:  9.9%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 128
Here:  5.0%
California:  7.8%

Students in private undegraduate colleges: 187
Here:  15.5%
California:  15.4%



Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School



Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninstitutionalized)

Calaveras County government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Air Transportation: $165,000
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $4,279,000
    All Other: $3,446,000
    Regular Highways: $43,000
    Elementary & Secondary Education - Other: $39,000
    Parks & Recreation: $16,000
  • Construction - Solid Waste Management: $1,431,000
    General: $458,000
    Regular Highways: $404,000
    Police Protection: $243,000
    Corrections - Other: $132,000
    Protective Inspection & Regulation, NEC: $79,000
    Central Staff Services: $70,000
    Health - Other: $58,000
    Welfare - Other: $54,000
    Elementary & Secondary Education: $48,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $6,616,000
    Welfare - Other: $5,910,000
    Police Protection: $5,651,000
    Elementary & Secondary Education: $5,595,000
    Health Services - Other: $5,588,000
    Welfare, Federal Categorical Assistance Programs: $5,428,000
    General - Other: $4,427,000
    Solid Waste Management: $3,774,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,711,000
    Financial Administration: $2,132,000
    Corrections - Other: $2,110,000
    Central Staff Services: $2,065,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $2,017,000
    Fire Protection: $568,000
    Libraries: $544,000
    Transit Utilities: $509,000
    Air Transportation: $177,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $147,000
    Parks & Recreation: $20,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $874,000
    Transit Utilities: $20,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $103,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Elementary and Secondary Education: $157,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Education: $593,000
    Transit Utilities: $267,000
    All Other: $20,000
    Highways: $2,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, Education, NEC: $805,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $905,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Elementary & Secondary Education: $790,000
    Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $304,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $323,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $278,000
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $15,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $1,820,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,209,000
    Rents: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Elementary and Secondary Education: $321,000
    General - Other: $136,000
    Corrections - Other: $25,000
    Judicial: $22,000
    Protective Inspection & Regulation, NEC: $12,000
    Financial Administration: $6,000
    Parks & Recreation: $5,000
    Health - Other: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $17,811,000
  • Revenue - Transit Utilities: $93,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $11,016,000
    All Other: $6,722,000
    Education: $4,972,000
    General Support: $4,715,000
    Highways: $3,548,000
    Health & Hospitals: $2,828,000
    Transit Utilities: $109,000
  • Tax - Property: $8,649,000
    NEC: $2,331,000
    Total General Sales: $1,910,000
    Public Utilities: $546,000
    Other Selective Sales: $293,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $19,063,000

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