The Planada city is in California's Merced County. It is located nine miles east of Merced. The population of Planada, California, is 4,584. The city's population was 4369 at the 2000 census. The population of Planada is growing at an average rate of 2.2 percent per year. The population of the city is more than one-third white.
The majority of residents of Planada, CA are US citizens. This percentage decreased slightly from 2018 to 2019. People employed in the manufacturing industry make up the largest employment sector. People employed in sales & related occupations comprise the third largest employment category in Planada. The median household income is approximately $8,500. While these numbers may seem low, they are actually higher than most other areas in California. There are many factors that contribute to the low percentage of residents who are US citizens.
The median property value in Planada, CA was $145,500 in 2019. This number is 0.605 times lower than the national average. The population is comprised of 4.42k people. The median household income is $43,138. Nearly sixty percent of the population lives alone. The percentage of American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents is 0.38%. Seventy-one percent of Planada, CA residents are U.S. citizens, with a majority of those being white.