SOCIAL 2
From CFI
DATE
February 7, 2005
RESEARCHER
Jason Bradford
QUESTION
Within the Willits Area, how many people exist, and what is the population age, sex and ethnic structure?
ASSUMPTIONS
Changes since the last US Census, which constitutes the available data, are not significant for our purposes.
ANSWER
Total Population (2000): 13,463
The total population may not have changed much since 2000 SOCIAL 4
Ethnic breakdown:
White population: 11662
Black population: 57
American Indian population: 488
Asian population: 96
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 14
Some other race population: 663
Two or more races population: 483
Urban/rural
Urban population: 8053
Rural population: 5410
Age breakdown:
Median age: 39.0
See the chart at this web site for age structure http://www.city-data.com/zips/95490.html
Sex structure: (need to find for zip code level)
SOURCES
http://www.city-data.com/zips/95490.html
http://www.city-data.com/city/Willits-California.html
http://willits.areaconnect.com/statistics.htm
http://www.bestplaces.net/zipr/nhood1.asp?qryZip=95490&cname=Willits,%20CA
Willits City, California Statistics and Demographics (US Census 2000)
Number Percent
Willits Population: 5073 100.00%
Sex and Age Male 2413 47.57% Female 2660 52.43%
Under 5 years 373 7.35% 5 to 9 years 439 8.65% 10 to 14 years 413 8.14% 15 to 19 years 421 8.3% 20 to 24 years 262 5.16% 25 to 34 years 585 11.53% 35 to 44 years 727 14.33% 45 to 54 years 705 13.9% 55 to 59 years 237 4.67% 60 to 64 years 202 3.98% 65 to 74 years 292 5.76% 75 to 84 years 299 5.89% 85 years and over 118 2.33%
Median age (years) 35.8
18 years and over 3594 70.85% Male 1668 32.88% Female 1926 37.97% 21 years and over 3378 66.59% 62 years and over 826 16.28% 65 years and over 709 13.98% Male 257 5.07% Female 452 8.91%
Race One race 4878 96.16% White 4247 83.72% Black or African American 32 0.63% American Indian and Alaska Native 179 3.53% Asian 59 1.16% Asian indian 33 0.65% Chinese 9 0.18% Filipino 4 0.08% Japanese 2 0.04% Korean 0 0% Vietnamese 2 0.04% Other Asian 9 0.18% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2 0.04% Native Hawaiian 2 0.04% Guamanian or Chamorro 0 0% Samoan 0 0% Other Pacific Islander 0 0% Some other race 359 7.08% Two or more races 195 3.0 %
Hispanic or Latino and race Total Population 5073 100.00% Hispanic or Latino(of any race) 745 14.69% Mexican 633 12.48% Puerto Rican 7 0.14% Cuban 4 0.08% Other Hispanic or Latino 101 1.99% Not Hispanic or Latino 4328 85.31% White alone 3964 78.14%
Relationship Total Population 5073 100.00% In households 4947 97.52% Householder 1935 38.14% Spouse 778 15.34% Child 1591 31.36% Own child under 18 years 1293 25.49% Other relatives 281 5.54% Under 18 years 109 2.15% Nonrelatives 362 7.14% Unmarried partner 150 2.96% In group quarters 126 2.48% Institutionalized population 56 1.1% Non-Institutionalized population 70 1.38%
Households by Type Total Households 1935 100.0 % Family households (families) 1230 63.57% With own children under 18 years 688 35.56% Married-couple family 778 40.21% With own children under 18 years 377 19.48% Female householder, no husband present 336 17.36% With own children under 18 years 225 11.63% Non Family households 705 36.43% Householder living alone 585 30.23% Householder 65 years and over 282 14.57%
Households with individuals under 18 years 772 39.9% Households with individuals 65 years and over 519 26.82%
Average Household size 2.56 Average family size 3.15
Housing Occupancy Total housing units 2013 100.00% Occupied housing units 1935 96.13% Vacant housing units 78 3.87% For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use 6 0.3% Homeowner vacancy rate (percent) 1.4 Rental vacancy rate (percent) 2.3
Housing Tenure Occupied housing units 1935 100.00% Owner-occupied housing units. 895 46.25% Renter-occupied housing units. 1040 53.75%
Average household size of owner-occupied units 2.69 Average household size of renter-occupied units 2.44
Based on 2000 US Census data. For more information on population visit U.S. Census Bureau, providing access to a full range of U.S. Census information and data products.
Population The population of the Willits area has increased at a very even and moderate rate over the last few years. The growth has been at approximately 1.7% to 2% per year over the last 6 years. Population City Limits Willits Area 1980 Total 3,706 9,935 1990 Total 5,027 13,155 1996 Total 5,402 14,213 2001 Projected 5,677 14,958 % Change 1980-1990 35.6% 32.4% % Change 1990-1996 7.5% 8.0%
Source: Claritas
Number of Households Year City Limits Willits Area 1980 Total 1,373 3,594 1990 Total 1,905 4,918 1996 Total 2053 5,355 2001 Total Projected 2,164 5,662 % Change 1980 - 1990 38.7% 36.8% % Change 1990 - 1996 7.8% 8.9%
Source: Claritas
Population by Age 1996 Population by Age City Limits Willits Area
Under 5 457 8.5 1,092 7.7 5 to 9 498 9.2 1,217 8.6 10 to 14 476 8.8 1,173 8.3 15 to 19 350 6.5 905 6.4 20 to 24 327 6.1 797 5.6 25 to 29 412 7.6 857 6.0 30 to 34 372 6.9 802 5.6 35 to 39 433 8.0 1,167 8.2 40 to 44 424 7.8 1,365 9.6 45 to 54 620 11.5 1,804 12.7 55 to 64 330 6.1 1,082 7.6 65 to 74 378 7.0 1,074 7.6 75 to 84 254 4.7 678 4.8 85 & Over 71 1.3 200 1.4 TOTAL 5,402 14,213
Source: Claritas Labor Force Many highly skilled and multi-talented people live in the Willits area. Home to many entrepreneurs, Willits has a unique mix of cottage industries, small businesses and corporations that offer a wide variety of employment at many levels. There is also a diverse group of skilled labor personnel.
Population 16 Yrs + in Labor Force 1990 City Limits % Willits Area % Civilian Employed Males 1,150 52.4 3,140 51.5 Civilian Employed Females 876 39.9 2,503 41.1 Persons in Armed Forces 6 0.3 20 0.3 Persons Unemployed 163 7.4 434 7.1 TOTAL 2,195 6,097 Source: Claritas
Personal Income Per Capita Income City Limits Willits Area 1989 $10,703 $11,471 1996 $12,753 $13,577 % of Change 19.2% 18.4%
Avg Household Income City Limits Willits Area 1989 $27,984 $30,496 1996 $33,250 $35,826 % of Change 18.8% 17.5% Ethnic Origin 1996 Population by Race City Limits % Willits Area % White 4,239 78.5 12,117 85.3 Black 14 0.3 41 0.3 Asian 55 1.0 146 1.0 Hispanic 960 17.8 1,466 10.3 All Other 134 2.5 443 3.1 TOTAL 5,402 14,213
Source: Claritas
