Alta Sierra, CA
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Alta Sierra Overview
7,425
TOTAL POPULATION
3,661
MALE POPULATION
3,764
FEMALE POPULATION
97.26
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.81
FEMALES / 100 MALES
54.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$43,592
PER CAPITA INCOME
$114,769
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$94,496
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$15,001
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,708
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Alta Sierra
The most populous races in Alta Sierra are White / Caucasian (6,888 | 92.8%), Hispanic or Latino (567 | 7.6%), and Two or more Races (283 | 3.8%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
Black / African American | 51 | 0.7% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 567 | 7.6% |
Native / Alaskan | 38 | 0.5% |
White / Caucasian | 6,888 | 92.8% |
Two or more Races | 283 | 3.8% |
Some other Race | 155 | 2.1% |
Total | 7,425 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Alta Sierra
The most populous ancestries reported in Alta Sierra are German (2,068 | 27.9%), Irish (1,296 | 17.4%), English (997 | 13.4%), Italian (812 | 10.9%), and French (497 | 6.7%), together accounting for 76.4% of all Alta Sierra residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 39 | 0.5% |
Armenian | 15 | 0.2% |
Basque | 26 | 0.4% |
Bhutanese | 2 | 0.0% |
British | 73 | 1.0% |
Central American | 7 | 0.1% |
Cherokee | 47 | 0.6% |
Colombian | 44 | 0.6% |
Croatian | 37 | 0.5% |
Danish | 22 | 0.3% |
Dutch | 47 | 0.6% |
English | 997 | 13.4% |
European | 174 | 2.3% |
Finnish | 60 | 0.8% |
French | 497 | 6.7% |
French Canadian | 53 | 0.7% |
German | 2,068 | 27.9% |
Guatemalan | 7 | 0.1% |
Hungarian | 31 | 0.4% |
Indian (Asian) | 90 | 1.2% |
Irish | 1,296 | 17.4% |
Iroquois | 85 | 1.1% |
Italian | 812 | 10.9% |
Mexican | 440 | 5.9% |
Norwegian | 125 | 1.7% |
Pakistani | 10 | 0.1% |
Polish | 118 | 1.6% |
Portuguese | 247 | 3.3% |
Russian | 144 | 1.9% |
Scandinavian | 61 | 0.8% |
Scotch-Irish | 109 | 1.5% |
Scottish | 261 | 3.5% |
Slovak | 12 | 0.2% |
South American | 44 | 0.6% |
Spanish | 76 | 1.0% |
Sri Lankan | 90 | 1.2% |
Swedish | 147 | 2.0% |
Swiss | 23 | 0.3% |
Welsh | 17 | 0.2% | View All 39 Rows |
Immigrants in Alta Sierra
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Alta Sierra came from Latin America (136 | 1.8%), Central America (99 | 1.3%), Mexico (92 | 1.2%), Canada (71 | 1.0%), and Europe (60 | 0.8%), together accounting for 6.2% of all Alta Sierra residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Asia | 10 | 0.1% |
Canada | 71 | 1.0% |
Central America | 99 | 1.3% |
Colombia | 37 | 0.5% |
Eastern Europe | 13 | 0.2% |
Europe | 60 | 0.8% |
Guatemala | 7 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 136 | 1.8% |
Mexico | 92 | 1.2% |
Northern Europe | 47 | 0.6% |
Romania | 1 | 0.0% |
South America | 37 | 0.5% |
South Eastern Asia | 10 | 0.1% |
Thailand | 10 | 0.1% | View All 14 Rows |
Sex and Age in Alta Sierra
Sex and Age in Alta Sierra
The most populous age groups in Alta Sierra are 65 to 69 Years (537 | 14.7%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (687 | 18.2%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 122 (3.3%) | 148 (3.9%) |
5 to 9 Years | 128 (3.5%) | 162 (4.3%) |
10 to 14 Years | 177 (4.8%) | 142 (3.8%) |
15 to 19 Years | 276 (7.5%) | 196 (5.2%) |
20 to 24 Years | 154 (4.2%) | 134 (3.6%) |
25 to 29 Years | 266 (7.3%) | 147 (3.9%) |
30 to 34 Years | 371 (10.1%) | 102 (2.7%) |
35 to 39 Years | 97 (2.6%) | 209 (5.6%) |
40 to 44 Years | 126 (3.4%) | 149 (4.0%) |
45 to 49 Years | 200 (5.5%) | 95 (2.5%) |
50 to 54 Years | 238 (6.5%) | 129 (3.4%) |
55 to 59 Years | 164 (4.5%) | 379 (10.1%) |
60 to 64 Years | 257 (7.0%) | 687 (18.2%) |
65 to 69 Years | 537 (14.7%) | 343 (9.1%) |
70 to 74 Years | 345 (9.4%) | 389 (10.3%) |
75 to 79 Years | 126 (3.4%) | 161 (4.3%) |
80 to 84 Years | 61 (1.7%) | 50 (1.3%) |
85 Years and over | 16 (0.4%) | 142 (3.8%) |
Total | 3,661 (100.0%) | 3,764 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Alta Sierra
Median Family Size in Alta Sierra
The median family size in Alta Sierra is 3.05 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,637 | 86.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.11 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (90 | 4.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.60 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 1,637 (86.1%) | 3.11 |
Single Male/Father | 90 (4.7%) | 2.60 |
Single Female/Mother | 175 (9.2%) | 2.72 |
Total Families | 1,902 (100.0%) | 3.05 |
Median Household Size in Alta Sierra
The median household size in Alta Sierra is 2.56 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,637 | 56.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.15 persons per household. non-family households (997 | 34.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.52 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 1,637 (56.5%) | 3.15 |
Single Male/Father | 90 (3.1%) | 2.94 |
Single Female/Mother | 175 (6.0%) | 2.72 |
Non-family | 997 (34.4%) | 1.52 |
Total Households | 2,899 (100.0%) | 2.56 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Alta Sierra
Out of a total of 2,899 households in Alta Sierra, 1,902 (65.6%) are family households, while 997 (34.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,052, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 667.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 667 (23.0%) |
2-Person Households | 1,052 (36.3%) | 251 (8.7%) |
3-Person Households | 400 (13.8%) | 13 (0.4%) |
4-Person Households | 274 (9.5%) | 66 (2.3%) |
5-Person Households | 125 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 35 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 16 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,902 (65.6%) | 997 (34.4%) |
Female Fertility in Alta Sierra
Fertility by Age in Alta Sierra
Average fertility rate in Alta Sierra is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 88.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
35 to 50 years | 40 (100.0%) | 88.0 |
Total | 40 (100.0%) | 39.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alta Sierra
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 40 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 40 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Alta Sierra
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 24 (60.0%) | 108.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 16 (40.0%) | 52.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 40 (100.0%) | 39.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alta Sierra
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 40 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Alta Sierra
Income Overview in Alta Sierra
Per Capita Income in Alta Sierra is $43,592, while median incomes of families and households are $114,769 and $94,496 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 7,425 | $43,592 |
Median Family Income | 1,902 | $114,769 |
Mean Family Income | 1,902 | $124,138 |
Median Household Income | 2,899 | $94,496 |
Mean Household Income | 2,899 | $108,709 |
Income Deficit | 1,902 | $15,001 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 7,425 | 17.28% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 7,425 | 82.72¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 7,425 | 0.39 |
Earnings by Sex in Alta Sierra
Average Earnings in Alta Sierra are $37,825, $43,715 for men and $36,161 for women, a difference of 17.3%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 1,821 (48.6%) | $43,715 |
Female | 1,922 (51.3%) | $36,161 |
Total | 3,743 (100.0%) | $37,825 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alta Sierra
The most common earnings brackets in Alta Sierra are $100,000+ for men (410 | 22.5%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (289 | 15.0%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 126 (6.9%) | 32 (1.7%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 144 (7.9%) | 95 (4.9%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (1.9%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 61 (3.4%) | 73 (3.8%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 17 (0.9%) | 34 (1.8%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (0.9%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 76 (4.2%) | 71 (3.7%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 202 (10.5%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 96 (5.3%) | 19 (1.0%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 122 (6.7%) | 81 (4.2%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 47 (2.6%) | 63 (3.3%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 22 (1.2%) | 132 (6.9%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 165 (9.1%) | 289 (15.0%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 71 (3.9%) | 113 (5.9%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 25 (1.4%) | 134 (7.0%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 24 (1.3%) | 16 (0.8%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 140 (7.7%) | 33 (1.7%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 141 (7.7%) | 130 (6.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 134 (7.4%) | 97 (5.1%) |
$100,000+ | 410 (22.5%) | 253 (13.2%) |
Total | 1,821 (100.0%) | 1,922 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alta Sierra
Average earnings in Alta Sierra are $56,061 for men and $36,306 for women, a difference of 35.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $120,000, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $38,038. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,879, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $35,631.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | - | - |
High School Diploma | $38,038 | $57,879 |
College or Associate's Degree | $66,020 | $35,631 |
Bachelor's Degree | $48,900 | $45,000 |
Graduate Degree | $120,000 | $0 |
Total | $56,061 | $36,306 |
Family Income in Alta Sierra
Family Income Brackets in Alta Sierra
According to the Alta Sierra family income data, there are 618 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.5% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 57 | 3.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 25 | 1.3% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 84 | 4.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 61 | 3.2% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 228 | 12.0% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 259 | 13.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 618 | 32.5% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 363 | 19.1% |
$200,000+ | 207 | 10.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alta Sierra
4-person families (230 | 12.1%) account for the highest median family income in Alta Sierra with $150,372 per family, while 2-person families (1,070 | 56.3%) have the highest median income of $56,574 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 1,070 (56.3%) | $113,148 |
3-Person Families | 426 (22.4%) | $109,075 |
4-Person Families | 230 (12.1%) | $150,372 |
5-Person Families | 136 (7.1%) | $130,254 |
6-Person Families | 24 (1.3%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 16 (0.8%) | $0 |
Total | 1,902 (100.0%) | $114,769 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Alta Sierra
The median family income in Alta Sierra is $114,769, with families comprising 3+ earners (219) having the highest median family income of $152,420, while families with no earners (440) have the lowest median family income of $78,636, accounting for 11.5% and 23.1% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 440 (23.1%) | $78,636 |
1 Earner | 521 (27.4%) | $109,838 |
2 Earners | 722 (38.0%) | $125,125 |
3+ Earners | 219 (11.5%) | $152,420 |
Total | 1,902 (100.0%) | $114,769 |
Household Income in Alta Sierra
Household Income Brackets in Alta Sierra
With 612 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Alta Sierra, accounting for 21.1% of all households. In contrast, only 20 households (0.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 162 | 5.6% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 20 | 0.7% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 75 | 2.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 301 | 10.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 197 | 6.8% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 374 | 12.9% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 377 | 13.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 612 | 21.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 426 | 14.7% |
$200,000+ | 359 | 12.4% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Alta Sierra
The median household income in Alta Sierra is $94,496, with the highest median household income of $120,611 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 458 households (15.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 41 households (1.4%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 41 (1.4%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 458 (15.8%) | $120,611 |
45 to 64 Years | 1,160 (40.0%) | $107,675 |
65+ Years | 1,240 (42.8%) | $87,455 |
Total | 2,899 (100.0%) | $94,496 |
Poverty in Alta Sierra
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alta Sierra
With 7.8% poverty level for males and 6.9% for females among the residents of Alta Sierra, 12 to 14 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 22 males (26.2%) and 19 females (47.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 22 (26.2%) | 19 (47.5%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (20.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 65 (23.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 13 (2.0%) | 19 (7.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 30 (6.9%) | 26 (11.6%) |
55 to 64 Years | 78 (18.5%) | 118 (11.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 62 (7.0%) | 21 (2.9%) |
75 Years and over | 16 (7.9%) | 33 (9.3%) |
Total | 286 (7.8%) | 255 (6.9%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alta Sierra
According to the poverty statistics in Alta Sierra, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 122 (100.0%) | 148 (100.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 63 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 221 (100.0%) | 141 (100.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 62 (73.8%) | 21 (52.5%) |
15 Years | 9 (100.0%) | 31 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 141 (100.0%) | 76 (80.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 211 (76.4%) | 197 (100.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 624 (98.0%) | 230 (92.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 223 (100.0%) | 358 (100.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 408 (93.1%) | 198 (88.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 343 (81.5%) | 948 (88.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 820 (93.0%) | 711 (97.1%) |
75 Years and over | 187 (92.1%) | 320 (90.6%) |
Total | 3,371 (92.2%) | 3,442 (93.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alta Sierra
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Alta Sierra show that 5.1% or 84 of the total 1,637 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.6%, comprising of 26 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 1,188 (95.4%) | 58 (4.6%) |
1 or 2 Children | 245 (90.4%) | 26 (9.6%) |
3 or 4 Children | 104 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,553 (94.9%) | 84 (5.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alta Sierra
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alta Sierra
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 58 (4.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 26 (9.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 84 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Alta Sierra
Employment by Class of Employer in Alta Sierra
Among the 3,495 employed individuals in Alta Sierra, private company employees (2,151 | 61.6%), self-employed (not incorporated) (386 | 11.0%), and local government employees (335 | 9.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 2,151 | 61.6% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 69 | 2.0% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 386 | 11.0% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 320 | 9.2% |
Local Government Employees | 335 | 9.6% |
State Government Employees | 180 | 5.1% |
Federal Government Employees | 54 | 1.5% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 3,495 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Alta Sierra
According to the labor force statistics for Alta Sierra, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,505), 57.0% or 3,708 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 152 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 91.0% or 262 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 44.4% or 20 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 179 (41.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 262 (91.0%) | 25 (9.5%) |
25 to 29 Years | 227 (55.0%) | 27 (11.9%) |
30 to 34 Years | 420 (88.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 504 (86.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 559 (84.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 467 (86.0%) | 22 (4.7%) |
60 to 64 Years | 632 (66.9%) | 20 (3.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 415 (25.7%) | 40 (9.7%) |
75 Years and over | 45 (8.1%) | 20 (44.4%) |
Total | 3,708 (57.0%) | 152 (4.1%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alta Sierra
According to labor force statistics for Alta Sierra, 77.7% of individuals (2,810) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,616) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 67 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.2% or 1,003 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 23.8% or 24 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 101 (40.6%) | 59 (23.8%) |
High School Diploma | 687 (83.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 1,018 (73.6%) | 28 (2.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,003 (86.2%) | 26 (2.2%) |
Total | 2,810 (77.7%) | 87 (2.4%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Alta Sierra
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alta Sierra are Community & Social Service (521 | 14.7%), Management (281 | 8.0%), Education Instruction & Library (249 | 7.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (211 | 6.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (198 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alta Sierra, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (65.8%), Computers & Mathematics (65.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (51.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (93.6%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (87.7%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 185 (65.8%) | 96 (34.2%) |
Business & Financial | 68 (43.6%) | 88 (56.4%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 102 (51.5%) | 96 (48.5%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 26 (65.0%) | 14 (35.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 54 (49.1%) | 56 (50.9%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 22 (45.8%) | 26 (54.2%) |
Community & Social Service | 73 (14.0%) | 448 (86.0%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 40 (35.4%) | 73 (64.6%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 16 (6.4%) | 233 (93.6%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 17 (12.3%) | 121 (87.7%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 56 (26.5%) | 155 (73.5%) |
Health Technologists | 27 (40.9%) | 39 (59.1%) |
Total (Category) | 484 (35.4%) | 883 (64.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,691 (47.9%) | 1,841 (52.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Alta Sierra are Security & Protection (161 | 4.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (124 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (112 | 3.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (96 | 2.7%), and Law Enforcement (92 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Alta Sierra, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Security & Protection (90.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (83.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (42.7%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 76 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 146 (90.7%) | 15 (9.3%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 69 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 77 (83.7%) | 15 (16.3%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 71 (57.3%) | 53 (42.7%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 96 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 19 (17.0%) | 93 (83.0%) |
Total (Category) | 332 (58.4%) | 237 (41.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,691 (47.9%) | 1,841 (52.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Alta Sierra are Sales & Related (670 | 19.0%), and Office & Administration (321 | 9.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 193 (28.8%) | 477 (71.2%) |
Office & Administration | 103 (32.1%) | 218 (67.9%) |
Total (Category) | 296 (29.9%) | 695 (70.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,691 (47.9%) | 1,841 (52.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Alta Sierra are Construction & Extraction (263 | 7.4%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (37 | 1.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (32 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 263 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 32 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 332 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,691 (47.9%) | 1,841 (52.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Alta Sierra are Material Moving (188 | 5.3%), Transportation (44 | 1.3%), and Production (41 | 1.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 41 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Transportation | 27 (61.4%) | 17 (38.6%) |
Material Moving | 179 (95.2%) | 9 (4.8%) |
Total (Category) | 247 (90.5%) | 26 (9.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,691 (47.9%) | 1,841 (52.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Alta Sierra
Employment Industries in Alta Sierra
The major employment industries in Alta Sierra include Retail Trade (791 | 22.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (622 | 17.6%), Construction (299 | 8.5%), Professional & Scientific (299 | 8.5%), and Educational Services (232 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Alta Sierra
The Alta Sierra industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (95.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (90.5%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 283 (94.7%) | 16 (5.3%) |
Manufacturing | 71 (71.7%) | 28 (28.3%) |
Wholesale Trade | 63 (64.3%) | 35 (35.7%) |
Retail Trade | 447 (56.5%) | 344 (43.5%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 35 (67.3%) | 17 (32.7%) |
Utilities | 16 (22.2%) | 56 (77.8%) |
Information | 78 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 128 (100.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 50 (33.3%) | 100 (66.7%) |
Professional & Scientific | 161 (53.8%) | 138 (46.2%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 95 (95.0%) | 5 (5.0%) |
Educational Services | 40 (17.2%) | 192 (82.8%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 59 (9.5%) | 563 (90.5%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 73 (100.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 70 (43.2%) | 92 (56.8%) |
Public Administration | 167 (90.8%) | 17 (9.2%) |
Total | 1,691 (47.9%) | 1,841 (52.1%) |
Education in Alta Sierra
School Enrollment in Alta Sierra
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,501 students in Alta Sierra are college / undergraduate (380 | 25.3%), high school (340 | 22.7%), and middle school (278 | 18.5%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 49 | 3.3% |
Kindergarten | 63 | 4.2% |
Elementary School | 246 | 16.4% |
Middle School | 278 | 18.5% |
High School | 340 | 22.7% |
College / Undergraduate | 380 | 25.3% |
Graduate / Professional | 145 | 9.7% |
Total | 1,501 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alta Sierra
Out of a total of 1,501 students who are enrolled in schools in Alta Sierra, 311 (20.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,190 (79.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 145 (69.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 105 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 35 (71.4%) | 14 (28.6%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 214 (73.8%) | 76 (26.2%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 271 (85.0%) | 48 (15.0%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 258 (91.2%) | 25 (8.8%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 185 (98.4%) | 3 (1.6%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 105 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 59 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 63 (30.3%) | 145 (69.7%) |
Total | 1,190 (79.3%) | 311 (20.7%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alta Sierra
Education (249 | 10.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (247 | 10.7%), business (238 | 10.3%), social sciences (224 | 9.7%), and arts & humanities (197 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 2,303 individuals in Alta Sierra who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 53 | 2.3% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 247 | 10.7% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 89 | 3.9% |
Psychology | 189 | 8.2% |
Social Sciences | 224 | 9.7% |
Engineering | 101 | 4.4% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 12 | 0.5% |
Science & Technology | 163 | 7.1% |
Business | 238 | 10.3% |
Education | 249 | 10.8% |
Literature & Languages | 53 | 2.3% |
Liberal Arts & History | 191 | 8.3% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 179 | 7.8% |
Communications | 118 | 5.1% |
Arts & Humanities | 197 | 8.6% |
Total | 2,303 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Alta Sierra
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alta Sierra
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Alta Sierra are males with 2 vehicles (857, accounting for 50.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (745, making up 47.3%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 17 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 44 (2.6%) | 207 (11.4%) |
2 Vehicles | 857 (50.9%) | 745 (41.1%) |
3 Vehicles | 305 (18.1%) | 496 (27.4%) |
4 Vehicles | 318 (18.9%) | 279 (15.4%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 142 (8.4%) | 85 (4.7%) |
Total | 1,683 (100.0%) | 1,812 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Alta Sierra
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Alta Sierra are 15 to 19 minutes (773 commuters, 27.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (473 commuters, 16.6%), and 30 to 34 minutes (363 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 59 | 2.1% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 71 | 2.5% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 288 | 10.1% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 773 | 27.1% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 473 | 16.6% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 116 | 4.1% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 363 | 12.7% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 89 | 3.1% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 325 | 11.4% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 165 | 5.8% |
90 or more Minutes | 129 | 4.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Alta Sierra
The most common commute times in Alta Sierra are 20 to 24 minutes (259 commuters, 17.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (519 commuters, 37.6%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 24 (1.6%) | 35 (2.5%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 71 (5.1%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 197 (13.4%) | 91 (6.6%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 254 (17.3%) | 519 (37.6%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 259 (17.6%) | 214 (15.5%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 116 (8.4%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 220 (15.0%) | 143 (10.4%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 49 (3.3%) | 40 (2.9%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 196 (13.3%) | 129 (9.3%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 160 (10.9%) | 5 (0.4%) |
90 or more Minutes | 112 (7.6%) | 17 (1.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alta Sierra
The most frequent times of departure to work in Alta Sierra are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (274, 18.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (245, 17.7%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 146 (9.9%) | 9 (0.6%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 69 (4.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 73 (5.0%) | 50 (3.6%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 206 (14.0%) | 106 (7.7%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 160 (10.9%) | 8 (0.6%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 84 (5.7%) | 218 (15.8%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 274 (18.6%) | 245 (17.7%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 62 (4.2%) | 164 (11.9%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 77 (5.2%) | 192 (13.9%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 44 (3.0%) | 34 (2.5%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 24 (1.6%) | 111 (8.0%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 93 (6.3%) | 57 (4.1%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 88 (6.0%) | 90 (6.5%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 71 (4.8%) | 96 (7.0%) |
Total | 1,471 (100.0%) | 1,380 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Alta Sierra
Occupancy by Ownership in Alta Sierra
Of the total 26 dwellings in Alta Sierra, owner-occupied units account for 12 (46.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 14 (53.8%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 12 | 46.2% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 14 | 53.8% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 26 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Alta Sierra
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 26 | 100.0% |
2-Person Household | 0 | 0.0% |
3-Person Household | 0 | 0.0% |
4+ Person Household | 0 | 0.0% |
Total Housing Units | 26 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alta Sierra
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 12 (46.2%) | 14 (53.8%) |
2-Person Household | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3-Person Household | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4+ Person Household | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total Housing Units | 12 (46.2%) | 14 (53.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alta Sierra
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College/Associate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alta Sierra
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 0 | 0.0% |
35 to 44 Years | 0 | 0.0% |
45 to 54 Years | 0 | 0.0% |
55 to 64 Years | 26 | 100.0% |
65 to 74 Years | 0 | 0.0% |
75 to 84 Years | 0 | 0.0% |
85 Years and Over | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 26 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Alta Sierra
Median Income by Occupancy in Alta Sierra
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 2,627 (90.6%) | $103,598 |
Renter-Occupied | 272 (9.4%) | $82,561 |
Average | 2,899 (100.0%) | $94,496 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alta Sierra
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 142 (5.4%) | 19 (7.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 16 (0.6%) | 3 (1.1%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 33 (1.3%) | 19 (7.0%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 24 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 265 (10.1%) | 36 (13.2%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 179 (6.8%) | 17 (6.2%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 332 (12.6%) | 41 (15.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 298 (11.3%) | 78 (28.7%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 568 (21.6%) | 43 (15.8%) |
$150,000 or more | 770 (29.3%) | 16 (5.9%) |
Total | 2,627 (100.0%) | 272 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alta Sierra
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 74 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$500 to $799 | 167 (6.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $999 | 324 (12.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 392 (14.9%) | 53 (19.5%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 516 (19.6%) | 95 (34.9%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 455 (17.3%) | 54 (19.9%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 189 (7.2%) | 19 (7.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 510 (19.4%) | 26 (9.6%) |
Total | 2,627 (100.0%) | 272 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Alta Sierra
Housing Structures in Alta Sierra
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 12 | 46.2% |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 14 | 53.8% |
10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
Mobile Home / Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 26 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alta Sierra
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 12 (46.2%) | 14 (53.8%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alta Sierra
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
8 or more Rooms | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 12 (100.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alta Sierra
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 12 (100.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Electricity | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 12 (100.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Alta Sierra
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 12 (100.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
2 Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 12 (100.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Alta Sierra
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Alta Sierra
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 969 | 1,658 |
Median Property Value | $567,600 | $489,900 |
Median Household Income | $71,544 | $619 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $959 | $510 |
Real Estate Taxes | $4,059 | $5 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alta Sierra
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 36 (3.7%) | 98 (5.9%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 312 (32.2%) | 794 (47.9%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 505 (52.1%) | 557 (33.6%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 70 (7.2%) | 147 (8.9%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 46 (4.8%) | 62 (3.7%) |
Total | 969 (100.0%) | 1,658 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alta Sierra
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 111 (11.5%) | 13 (0.8%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 43 (4.4%) | 31 (1.9%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 191 (19.7%) | 30 (1.8%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 107 (11.0%) | 74 (4.5%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 53 (5.5%) | 72 (4.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 52 (5.4%) | 279 (16.8%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 261 (26.9%) | 246 (14.8%) |
$150,000 or more | 151 (15.6%) | 307 (18.5%) |
Total | 969 (100.0%) | 1,658 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alta Sierra
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 40 (4.1%) | 114,815 (6,924.9%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 42 (4.3%) | 104 (6.3%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 152 (15.7%) | 247 (14.9%) |
4.0x or more | 661 (68.2%) | 303 (18.3%) |
Total | 969 (100.0%) | 1,658 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alta Sierra
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 7 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 112 (11.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 829 (85.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 969 (100.0%) | 1,658 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Alta Sierra
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alta Sierra
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 333 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 789 (90.8%) | 80 (9.2%) |
19 to 25 Years | 389 (85.7%) | 65 (14.3%) |
26 to 34 Years | 770 (92.7%) | 61 (7.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 551 (94.8%) | 30 (5.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 597 (90.2%) | 65 (9.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,435 (96.5%) | 52 (3.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,614 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 556 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 7,034 (95.2%) | 353 (4.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alta Sierra
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 333 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 789 (90.8%) | 80 (9.2%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 389 (85.7%) | 65 (14.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alta Sierra
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 339 (91.4%) | 32 (8.6%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 833 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 782 (83.6%) | 153 (16.4%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 859 (93.0%) | 65 (7.0%) |
$100,000 and over | 4,221 (97.6%) | 103 (2.4%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alta Sierra
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 32 (9.6%) | 318 (95.5%) |
6 to 18 Years | 158 (18.2%) | 650 (74.8%) |
19 to 25 Years | 87 (19.2%) | 313 (68.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 320 (38.5%) | 572 (68.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 551 (94.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 106 (16.0%) | 491 (74.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 170 (11.4%) | 1,320 (88.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,601 (99.2%) | 1,123 (69.6%) |
75 Years and over | 556 (100.0%) | 433 (77.9%) |
Total | 3,030 (41.0%) | 5,771 (78.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alta Sierra
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 23 (5.1%) | 12 (2.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 132 (14.9%) | 26 (5.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 86 (8.0%) | 11 (0.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 249 (28.2%) | 92 (12.6%) |
75 Years and over | 50 (24.6%) | 152 (43.1%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Alta Sierra
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 11 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 49 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 63 (7.1%) | 75 (10.2%) |
75 Years and over | 30 (14.8%) | 42 (11.9%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (2.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 10 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 8 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 20 (9.9%) | 17 (4.8%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 46 (5.2%) | 26 (5.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 16 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 159 (18.0%) | 12 (1.6%) |
75 Years and over | 20 (9.9%) | 17 (4.8%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 23 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 97 (10.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 31 (2.9%) | 11 (0.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 218 (24.7%) | 43 (5.9%) |
75 Years and over | 36 (17.7%) | 101 (28.6%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 23 (5.1%) | 12 (2.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 103 (11.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 10 (0.9%) | 11 (0.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 16 (1.8%) | 12 (1.6%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (2.3%) |
Technology Access in Alta Sierra
Computing Device Access in Alta Sierra
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 2,645 | 91.2% |
Smartphone | 2,542 | 87.7% |
Tablet | 1,955 | 67.4% |
No Computing Device | 142 | 4.9% |
Total | 2,899 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Alta Sierra
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 17 | 0.6% |
Broadband Home | 2,187 | 75.4% |
Cellular Data Only | 221 | 7.6% |
Satellite Internet | 380 | 13.1% |
No Internet | 257 | 8.9% |
Total | 2,899 | 100.0% |
Alta Sierra Summary
Alta Sierra is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Nevada County, California, United States. It is situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills, approximately 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Grass Valley and 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Nevada City. The population was 2,912 at the 2010 census, up from 2,717 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Alta Sierra is located at 39°14′17″N 121°2′17″W (39.238133, -121.038139). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.3 square miles (21.5 km2), all of it land.
History
The area was first settled in the 1850s by miners and ranchers. The town was originally known as "Mountain House" and was later renamed "Alta Sierra" in the early 1900s. The name is derived from the Spanish words for "high mountain".
The town was incorporated in 1947 and has since grown to become a popular residential community
Economy
The economy of Alta Sierra is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The town is home to several wineries, as well as a number of small businesses. The town is also home to a number of small farms, which produce a variety of fruits and vegetables.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,717 people, 1,072 households, and 817 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 327.3 people per square mile (126.3/km2). There were 1,127 housing units at an average density of 135.7 per square mile (52.3/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
There were 1,072 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $60,938, and the median income for a family was $67,917. Males had a median income of $50,000 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,945. About 3.2% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Alta Sierra?
Total Population of Alta Sierra is 7,425.
What is the Total Male Population of Alta Sierra?
Total Male Population of Alta Sierra is 3,661.
What is the Total Female Population of Alta Sierra?
Total Female Population of Alta Sierra is 3,764.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Alta Sierra?
There are 97.26 Males per 100 Females in Alta Sierra.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Alta Sierra?
There are 102.81 Females per 100 Males in Alta Sierra.
What is the Median Population Age in Alta Sierra?
Median Population Age in Alta Sierra is 54.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Alta Sierra
Average Family Size in Alta Sierra is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Alta Sierra
Average Household Size in Alta Sierra is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Alta Sierra?
Per Capita income in Alta Sierra is $43,592.
What is the Median Family Income in Alta Sierra?
Median Family Income in Alta Sierra is $114,769.
What is the Median Household income in Alta Sierra?
Median Household Income in Alta Sierra is $94,496.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Alta Sierra?
Income or Wage Gap in Alta Sierra is 17.3%.
Women in Alta Sierra earn 82.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Alta Sierra?
Family Income Deficit in Alta Sierra is $15,001.
Families that are below poverty line in Alta Sierra earn $15,001 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Alta Sierra?
Inequality or Gini Index in Alta Sierra is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Alta Sierra?
There are 3,708 People in the Labor Forcein in Alta Sierra.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Alta Sierra?
57.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Alta Sierra.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Alta Sierra?
Unemployment Rate in Alta Sierra is 4.1%.