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Communities
Sunlight Giving is focused on 10 counties around the San Francisco Bay Area. Although research and data always inform our work, we strive to consider the unique cultural qualities and needs of each community, and use that knowledge to influence our strategy.
Monterey
Area
3,281.00
Population
430,201
Percent Below Poverty Level
16.1%
Unemployment Rate
6.9%
Median Household Income
$60,889
Median Rent
$1,275
Food Insecurity Rate
9.5%
Santa Cruz
Area
445.00
Population
270,931
Percent Below Poverty Level
15.1%
Unemployment Rate
7.3%
Median Household Income
$70,088
Median Rent
$1,482
Food Insecurity Rate
12.0%
Stanislaus
Area
1,495.00
Population
530,561
Percent Below Poverty Level
18.2%
Unemployment Rate
13.8%
Median Household Income
$51,591
Median Rent
$1,005
Food Insecurity Rate
12.3%
Santa Clara
Area
1,290.00
Population
1,885,056
Percent Below Poverty Level
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
Median Household Income
$101,173
Median Rent
$1,813
Food Insecurity Rate
9.9%
Alameda
Area
740.00
Population
1,605,217
Percent Below Poverty Level
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.1%
Median Household Income
$79,831
Median Rent
$1,432
Food Insecurity Rate
13.4%
San Mateo
Area
448.00
Population
754,748
Percent Below Poverty Level
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
Median Household Income
$98,546
Median Rent
$1,830
Food Insecurity Rate
9.1%
Merced
Area
1,935.00
Population
265,001
Percent Below Poverty Level
24.2%
Unemployment Rate
15.7%
Median Household Income
$44,397
Median Rent
$882
Food Insecurity Rate
13.2%
Contra Costa
Area
716.00
Population
1,107,925
Percent Below Poverty Level
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
7.7%
Median Household Income
$82,881
Median Rent
$1,506
Food Insecurity Rate
11.1%
San Joaquin
Area
1,391.00
Population
714,860
Percent Below Poverty Level
17.8%
Unemployment Rate
11.9%
Median Household Income
$55,045
Median Rent
$1,057
Food Insecurity Rate
13.3%
San Benito
Area
1,389.00
Population
58,051
Percent Below Poverty Level
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
10.8%
Median Household Income
$73,814
Median Rent
$1,316
Food Insecurity Rate
5.9%
