Counties where children have the best opportunity for economic mobility in California
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- Economic connectedness: 0.54
- Median Income: $57,394
- Population: 470,999
--- 59.3% white
--- 1.7% Black
--- 1.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.7% Asian
- Median Income: $57,394
- Population: 470,999
--- 59.3% white
--- 1.7% Black
--- 1.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.7% Asian
#57. Tulare County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.56
- Median Income: $66,709
- Population: 156,304
--- 55% white
--- 3% Black
--- 1.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.3% Asian
- Median Income: $66,709
- Population: 156,304
--- 55% white
--- 3% Black
--- 1.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.3% Asian
#56. Madera County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.58
- Median Income: $61,276
- Population: 1,003,150
--- 54.3% white
--- 4.5% Black
--- 1.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 10.7% Asian
- Median Income: $61,276
- Population: 1,003,150
--- 54.3% white
--- 4.5% Black
--- 1.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 10.7% Asian
#55. Fresno County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.58
- Median Income: $61,861
- Population: 21,780
--- 68.8% white
--- 1.7% Black
--- 1.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.9% Asian
- Median Income: $61,861
- Population: 21,780
--- 68.8% white
--- 1.7% Black
--- 1.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.9% Asian
#54. Colusa County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.61
- Median Income: $82,013
- Population: 438,953
--- 43.3% white
--- 2.5% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 5.8% Asian
- Median Income: $82,013
- Population: 438,953
--- 43.3% white
--- 2.5% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 5.8% Asian
#53. Monterey County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.62
- Median Income: $63,267
- Population: 151,887
--- 56.9% white
--- 6.6% Black
--- 1.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.9% Asian
- Median Income: $63,267
- Population: 151,887
--- 56.9% white
--- 6.6% Black
--- 1.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.9% Asian
#52. Kings County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.62
- Median Income: $58,824
- Population: 905,644
--- 62.3% white
--- 5.4% Black
--- 1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 4.8% Asian
- Median Income: $58,824
- Population: 905,644
--- 62.3% white
--- 5.4% Black
--- 1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 4.8% Asian
#51. Kern County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.63
- Median Income: $58,861
- Population: 279,150
--- 46.2% white
--- 2.9% Black
--- 1.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 7.5% Asian
- Median Income: $58,861
- Population: 279,150
--- 46.2% white
--- 2.9% Black
--- 1.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 7.5% Asian
#50. Merced County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.63
- Median Income: $56,332
- Population: 28,675
--- 75% white
--- 0.6% Black
--- 2.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.5% Asian
- Median Income: $56,332
- Population: 28,675
--- 75% white
--- 0.6% Black
--- 2.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.5% Asian
#49. Glenn County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.64
- Median Income: $53,280
- Population: 27,655
--- 69.4% white
--- 3% Black
--- 6.8% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3% Asian
- Median Income: $53,280
- Population: 27,655
--- 69.4% white
--- 3% Black
--- 6.8% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3% Asian
#48. Del Norte County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.65
- Median Income: $52,901
- Population: 65,345
--- 80.6% white
--- 0.9% Black
--- 1.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.8% Asian
- Median Income: $52,901
- Population: 65,345
--- 80.6% white
--- 0.9% Black
--- 1.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.8% Asian
#47. Tehama County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.65
- Median Income: $53,399
- Population: 67,749
--- 73% white
--- 2.4% Black
--- 3.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.4% Asian
- Median Income: $53,399
- Population: 67,749
--- 73% white
--- 2.4% Black
--- 3.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.4% Asian
#46. Lake County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.67
- Median Income: $51,090
- Population: 8,723
--- 85% white
--- 2% Black
--- 3.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
- Median Income: $51,090
- Population: 8,723
--- 85% white
--- 2% Black
--- 3.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
#45. Modoc County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.69
- Median Income: $56,378
- Population: 91,534
--- 77.3% white
--- 0.7% Black
--- 4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.2% Asian
- Median Income: $56,378
- Population: 91,534
--- 77.3% white
--- 0.7% Black
--- 4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.2% Asian
#44. Mendocino County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.71
- Median Income: $67,003
- Population: 99,080
--- 58.5% white
--- 1.9% Black
--- 1.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 16.4% Asian
- Median Income: $67,003
- Population: 99,080
--- 58.5% white
--- 1.9% Black
--- 1.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 16.4% Asian
#43. Sutter County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.72
- Median Income: $84,356
- Population: 447,651
--- 65.9% white
--- 1.9% Black
--- 1.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 5.5% Asian
- Median Income: $84,356
- Population: 447,651
--- 65.9% white
--- 1.9% Black
--- 1.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 5.5% Asian
#42. Santa Barbara County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.73
- Median Income: $74,962
- Population: 771,406
--- 46.5% white
--- 7% Black
--- 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 16.5% Asian
- Median Income: $74,962
- Population: 771,406
--- 46.5% white
--- 7% Black
--- 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 16.5% Asian
#41. San Joaquin County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.73
- Median Income: $62,666
- Population: 80,404
--- 69.2% white
--- 3.6% Black
--- 1.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 7.2% Asian
- Median Income: $62,666
- Population: 80,404
--- 69.2% white
--- 3.6% Black
--- 1.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 7.2% Asian
#40. Yuba County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.73
- Median Income: $49,078
- Population: 180,051
--- 48% white
--- 2.7% Black
--- 1.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.4% Asian
- Median Income: $49,078
- Population: 180,051
--- 48% white
--- 2.7% Black
--- 1.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.4% Asian
#39. Imperial County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.74
- Median Income: $42,206
- Population: 15,818
--- 82.4% white
--- 0.6% Black
--- 3.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.1% Asian
- Median Income: $42,206
- Population: 15,818
--- 82.4% white
--- 0.6% Black
--- 3.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.1% Asian
#38. Trinity County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.74
- Median Income: $70,287
- Population: 2,171,071
--- 50.7% white
--- 8% Black
--- 1.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 7.5% Asian
- Median Income: $70,287
- Population: 2,171,071
--- 50.7% white
--- 8% Black
--- 1.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 7.5% Asian
#37. San Bernardino County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.74
- Median Income: $76,367
- Population: 10,019,635
--- 43.7% white
--- 7.9% Black
--- 1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 14.8% Asian
- Median Income: $76,367
- Population: 10,019,635
--- 43.7% white
--- 7.9% Black
--- 1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 14.8% Asian
#36. Los Angeles County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.74
- Median Income: $49,857
- Population: 44,151
--- 81.8% white
--- 1.7% Black
--- 3.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.5% Asian
- Median Income: $49,857
- Population: 44,151
--- 81.8% white
--- 1.7% Black
--- 3.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.5% Asian
#35. Siskiyou County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.75
- Median Income: $68,368
- Population: 550,842
--- 64.8% white
--- 3% Black
--- 1.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 5.8% Asian
- Median Income: $68,368
- Population: 550,842
--- 64.8% white
--- 3% Black
--- 1.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 5.8% Asian
#34. Stanislaus County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.75
- Median Income: $76,066
- Population: 2,409,331
--- 51.2% white
--- 6.5% Black
--- 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 6.8% Asian
- Median Income: $76,066
- Population: 2,409,331
--- 51.2% white
--- 6.5% Black
--- 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 6.8% Asian
#33. Riverside County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.78
- Median Income: $94,150
- Population: 845,255
--- 70.1% white
--- 1.8% Black
--- 1.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 7.3% Asian
- Median Income: $94,150
- Population: 845,255
--- 70.1% white
--- 1.8% Black
--- 1.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 7.3% Asian
#32. Ventura County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.79
- Median Income: $60,925
- Population: 18,804
--- 74% white
--- 0.5% Black
--- 11.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.6% Asian
- Median Income: $60,925
- Population: 18,804
--- 74% white
--- 0.5% Black
--- 11.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.6% Asian
#31. Inyo County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.79
- Median Income: $61,937
- Population: 181,935
--- 83.3% white
--- 1.1% Black
--- 2.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.3% Asian
- Median Income: $61,937
- Population: 181,935
--- 83.3% white
--- 1.1% Black
--- 2.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.3% Asian
#30. Shasta County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.8
- Median Income: $59,863
- Population: 217,884
--- 77.8% white
--- 1.8% Black
--- 1.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 5% Asian
- Median Income: $59,863
- Population: 217,884
--- 77.8% white
--- 1.8% Black
--- 1.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 5% Asian
#29. Butte County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.8
- Median Income: $97,498
- Population: 138,795
--- 67% white
--- 2.1% Black
--- 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 7.8% Asian
- Median Income: $97,498
- Population: 138,795
--- 67% white
--- 2.1% Black
--- 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 7.8% Asian
#28. Napa County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.81
- Median Income: $59,292
- Population: 32,949
--- 75.7% white
--- 8.6% Black
--- 2.6% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.6% Asian
- Median Income: $59,292
- Population: 32,949
--- 75.7% white
--- 8.6% Black
--- 2.6% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.6% Asian
#27. Lassen County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.81
- Median Income: $131,008
- Population: 262,387
--- 75.3% white
--- 2.3% Black
--- 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 6.1% Asian
- Median Income: $131,008
- Population: 262,387
--- 75.3% white
--- 2.3% Black
--- 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 6.1% Asian
#26. Marin County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.82
- Median Income: $76,422
- Population: 1,571,767
--- 52.1% white
--- 9.7% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 16.9% Asian
- Median Income: $76,422
- Population: 1,571,767
--- 52.1% white
--- 9.7% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 16.9% Asian
#25. Sacramento County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.82
- Median Income: $96,093
- Population: 272,138
--- 68.5% white
--- 1.1% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 4.9% Asian
- Median Income: $96,093
- Population: 272,138
--- 68.5% white
--- 1.1% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 4.9% Asian
#24. Santa Cruz County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.82
- Median Income: $78,386
- Population: 216,703
--- 63.3% white
--- 2.6% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 14.5% Asian
- Median Income: $78,386
- Population: 216,703
--- 63.3% white
--- 2.6% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 14.5% Asian
#23. Yolo County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.82
- Median Income: $53,350
- Population: 137,014
--- 76.3% white
--- 1.3% Black
--- 4.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.2% Asian
- Median Income: $53,350
- Population: 137,014
--- 76.3% white
--- 1.3% Black
--- 4.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.2% Asian
#22. Humboldt County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.82
- Median Income: $95,606
- Population: 63,329
--- 62.7% white
--- 1% Black
--- 1.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.1% Asian
- Median Income: $95,606
- Population: 63,329
--- 62.7% white
--- 1% Black
--- 1.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.1% Asian
#21. San Benito County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.86
- Median Income: $100,485
- Population: 3,182,923
--- 53.6% white
--- 1.7% Black
--- 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 21.3% Asian
- Median Income: $100,485
- Population: 3,182,923
--- 53.6% white
--- 1.7% Black
--- 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 21.3% Asian
#20. Orange County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.86
- Median Income: $91,607
- Population: 492,498
--- 70.4% white
--- 1.6% Black
--- 1.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 4.4% Asian
- Median Income: $91,607
- Population: 492,498
--- 70.4% white
--- 1.6% Black
--- 1.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 4.4% Asian
#19. Sonoma County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.87
- Median Income: $89,648
- Population: 451,432
--- 48.5% white
--- 13.4% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 15.6% Asian
- Median Income: $89,648
- Population: 451,432
--- 48.5% white
--- 13.4% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 15.6% Asian
#18. Solano County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.89
- Median Income: $110,455
- Population: 1,161,643
--- 50% white
--- 8.6% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 17.8% Asian
- Median Income: $110,455
- Population: 1,161,643
--- 50% white
--- 8.6% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 17.8% Asian
#17. Contra Costa County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.9
- Median Income: $57,885
- Population: 19,631
--- 88.6% white
--- 1.7% Black
--- 1.9% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.7% Asian
- Median Income: $57,885
- Population: 19,631
--- 88.6% white
--- 1.7% Black
--- 1.9% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.7% Asian
#16. Plumas County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.91
- Median Income: $88,240
- Population: 3,296,317
--- 62% white
--- 4.9% Black
--- 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 12% Asian
- Median Income: $88,240
- Population: 3,296,317
--- 62% white
--- 4.9% Black
--- 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 12% Asian
#15. San Diego County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.91
- Median Income: $66,846
- Population: 55,243
--- 85.4% white
--- 1.7% Black
--- 1.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.4% Asian
- Median Income: $66,846
- Population: 55,243
--- 85.4% white
--- 1.7% Black
--- 1.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.4% Asian
#14. Tuolumne County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.92
- Median Income: $112,017
- Population: 1,673,133
--- 35.9% white
--- 10.2% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 31.6% Asian
- Median Income: $112,017
- Population: 1,673,133
--- 35.9% white
--- 10.2% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 31.6% Asian
#13. Alameda County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.92
- Median Income: $70,119
- Population: 45,349
--- 84.6% white
--- 1% Black
--- 1.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.2% Asian
- Median Income: $70,119
- Population: 45,349
--- 84.6% white
--- 1% Black
--- 1.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.2% Asian
#12. Calaveras County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.93
- Median Income: $69,955
- Population: 40,095
--- 81.8% white
--- 2.5% Black
--- 0.9% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.1% Asian
- Median Income: $69,955
- Population: 40,095
--- 81.8% white
--- 2.5% Black
--- 0.9% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.1% Asian
#11. Amador County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.94
- Median Income: $82,514
- Population: 282,771
--- 79.9% white
--- 1.5% Black
--- 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.6% Asian
- Median Income: $82,514
- Population: 282,771
--- 79.9% white
--- 1.5% Black
--- 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.6% Asian
#10. San Luis Obispo County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.95
- Median Income: $53,304
- Population: 17,225
--- 85.8% white
--- 0.9% Black
--- 2.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.1% Asian
- Median Income: $53,304
- Population: 17,225
--- 85.8% white
--- 0.9% Black
--- 2.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.1% Asian
#9. Mariposa County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.96
- Median Income: $71,138
- Population: 13,291
--- 80.3% white
--- 0.1% Black
--- 1.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 4.6% Asian
- Median Income: $71,138
- Population: 13,291
--- 80.3% white
--- 0.1% Black
--- 1.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 4.6% Asian
#8. Mono County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.01
- Median Income: $74,617
- Population: 102,090
--- 90.5% white
--- 0.4% Black
--- 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.2% Asian
- Median Income: $74,617
- Population: 102,090
--- 90.5% white
--- 0.4% Black
--- 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.2% Asian
#7. Nevada County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.02
- Median Income: $88,770
- Population: 190,568
--- 84.7% white
--- 0.9% Black
--- 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 5% Asian
- Median Income: $88,770
- Population: 190,568
--- 84.7% white
--- 0.9% Black
--- 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 5% Asian
#6. El Dorado County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.03
- Median Income: $56,152
- Population: 3,079
--- 90.2% white
--- 0.1% Black
--- 1.9% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
- Median Income: $56,152
- Population: 3,079
--- 90.2% white
--- 0.1% Black
--- 1.9% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
#5. Sierra County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.07
- Median Income: $99,734
- Population: 400,330
--- 77.8% white
--- 1.6% Black
--- 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 8.5% Asian
- Median Income: $99,734
- Population: 400,330
--- 77.8% white
--- 1.6% Black
--- 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 8.5% Asian
#4. Placer County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.16
- Median Income: $140,258
- Population: 1,932,022
--- 39% white
--- 2.5% Black
--- 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 38.1% Asian
- Median Income: $140,258
- Population: 1,932,022
--- 39% white
--- 2.5% Black
--- 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 38.1% Asian
#3. Santa Clara County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.16
- Median Income: $136,837
- Population: 762,488
--- 45.9% white
--- 2.4% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 29.9% Asian
- Median Income: $136,837
- Population: 762,488
--- 45.9% white
--- 2.4% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 29.9% Asian
#2. San Mateo County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.31
- Median Income: $126,187
- Population: 865,933
--- 43.4% white
--- 5.2% Black
--- 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 34.4% Asian
- Median Income: $126,187
- Population: 865,933
--- 43.4% white
--- 5.2% Black
--- 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 34.4% Asian
This story features data reporting and writing by Dom DiFurio and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. San Francisco
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