Population 5,348 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Junior College Neighborhood Assc.: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Junior College Neighborhood Assc.
Household size in Junior College Neighborhood Assc.
| Period | Junior College Neighborhood Assc. | Santa Rosa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.68 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.17 | 2.76 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.13 | 2.76 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.04 | 2.65 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Junior College Neighborhood Assc. are small: just 2.04 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.14, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Junior College Neighborhood Assc.
| Period | Junior College Neighborhood Assc. | Santa Rosa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 37.8 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 39.2 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 40.9 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 42.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.0 | +4.2 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Junior College Neighborhood Assc. skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.2, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Junior College Neighborhood Assc.
| Period | Junior College Neighborhood Assc. | Santa Rosa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 12.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 12.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 12.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 13.2% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Junior College Neighborhood Assc.: 8.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Junior College Neighborhood Assc.
Renters in Junior College Neighborhood Assc.
| Period | Junior College Neighborhood Assc. | Santa Rosa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.1% | 41.9% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.8% | 44.3% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.6% | 44.1% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.1% | 41.8% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Junior College Neighborhood Assc. rent: 60.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About three in ten owners (29.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Junior College Neighborhood Assc.
| Period | Junior College Neighborhood Assc. | Santa Rosa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 8.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 6.3% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 6.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Junior College Neighborhood Assc. is close to the national rate: 10.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Santa Rosa overall (6.5%). Vacancy has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Junior College Neighborhood Assc.
| Period | Junior College Neighborhood Assc. | Santa Rosa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1977 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Junior College Neighborhood Assc. is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Junior College Neighborhood Assc.
| Period | Junior College Neighborhood Assc. | Santa Rosa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,049 | $1,286 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,165 | $1,419 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,606 | $1,728 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,018 | $2,292 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$969 | +$1,005 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Junior College Neighborhood Assc. costs $2,018 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in Santa Rosa overall ($2,292). Rents are up $969 a month from 2006–10, a 92% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Junior College Neighborhood Assc.
Bachelor's degrees in Junior College Neighborhood Assc.
| Period | Junior College Neighborhood Assc. | Santa Rosa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9% | 26.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.3% | 28.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.2% | 31.0% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.4% | 33.9% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Junior College Neighborhood Assc. (43.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Junior College Neighborhood Assc.
| Period | Junior College Neighborhood Assc. | Santa Rosa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.4% | 82.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 84.2% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 85.6% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 84.8% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | +1.9 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Junior College Neighborhood Assc. have finished high school as nationally: 89.2%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Santa Rosa overall (84.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 6.2 points, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Junior College Neighborhood Assc.
| Period | Junior College Neighborhood Assc. | Santa Rosa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 10.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Junior College Neighborhood Assc. than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Junior College Neighborhood Assc. compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior College Neighborhood Assc. | 2.04 | 44.2 | 8.5% | 60.1% | 10.1% | 1955 | $2,018 | 43.4% | 89.2% | 4.4% |
| SouthWest Santa Rosa | 3.15 | 34.5 | 20.8% | 58.1% | 4.5% | 1988 | $1,961 | 16.9% | 69.0% | 7.1% |
| Coffey Park | 2.45 | 43.4 | 15.8% | 35.4% | 6.5% | 1994 | $2,727 | 35.9% | 91.9% | 5.1% |
| Wright Area | 2.92 | 37.7 | 11.5% | 34.2% | 2.4% | 1998 | $2,480 | 21.0% | 82.0% | 11.6% |
| Larkfield-Wikiup | 3.04 | 37.6 | 9.9% | 37.7% | 14.0% | 1992 | $2,379 | 33.0% | 93.1% | 3.8% |
| East Petaluma | 2.44 | 42.3 | 8.3% | 43.0% | 10.9% | 1964 | $2,207 | 36.8% | 82.7% | 3.9% |
| Browns Valley | 2.60 | 53.0 | 3.8% | 11.2% | 7.1% | 1977 | $2,988 | 53.9% | 96.2% | 4.2% |
| Linda Vista-San Francisco | 2.35 | 50.0 | 6.3% | 25.1% | 9.2% | 1982 | $3,068 | 42.9% | 89.9% | 7.1% |
| Vintage | 2.68 | 43.7 | 7.1% | 34.9% | 7.3% | 1977 | $2,692 | 36.8% | 83.7% | 5.4% |
| Beard | 2.68 | 38.9 | 15.2% | 58.4% | 10.3% | 1979 | $2,442 | 29.3% | 78.9% | 2.9% |
| Westwood-San Francisco | 3.29 | 35.5 | 15.7% | 49.7% | 7.7% | 1968 | $2,125 | 31.1% | 78.9% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Windsor Village North, Santa Ana, CA · Jahnke, Richmond, VA · Starin Central, Buffalo, NY · Greater Belhaven, Jackson, MS · Garfield, Huntington Beach, CA · Five Mile Creek, Dallas, TX · Fauntleroy, Seattle, WA · Valley, Providence, RI · Downtown Riverfront-190th, Bothell, WA · Village Centre, Menomonee Falls, WI
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Junior College Neighborhood Assc.. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.