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39%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
53%
Household income NAT. AVG.
24%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexCentral CitySanta AnaCalifornia
Income per capita$18,222$22,868$31,458
Median household income$84,606$72,406$63,783
Median income owner occupied$0$93,489$86,568
Median income renter occupied$0$58,812$43,419
Median earnings male$29,312$31,585$36,599
Median earnings female$23,132$24,491$27,020
Unemployment rate5.8%3.5%5.5%
Poverty leveln/a13.4%15.8%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Central City is 39% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Central City is 53% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Central City is 24% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Central City is 100% lower than the national average

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      $48,265 $72,406 $144,812
      City
      $42,517 $63,783 $127,566
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Central City median earnings by income bracket

      Central City employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry18.3%18.3%
      Manufacturing sector12.9%12.9%
      Financial & insurance services2.9%2.9%
      Wholesale & retail services12.4%12.4%
      Public administration1.8%1.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.8%5.8%
      Education, health & social services6.2%6.2%
      Other39.3%39.3%

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      Santa Ana, CA332,610$72,40630.9%

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      Source: The Central City, Santa Ana, CA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).