Northern San Joaquin Valley
Region Overview
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The three counties that comprise the region – San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Merced – are the most northern section of California’s heartland. The region is unique in its economic and geographic relationships, with ties to the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, the Sacramento region to its north and Fresno to its south. This wide swatch of urban downtowns, farmland and vineyards, the California Delta, and growing suburbs are home to three major universities, leading logistics and manufacturing companies, and more than 1.6M residents. The Northern San Joaquin Valley is not short of invested community members and stakeholders who will identify and champion economic development opportunities that have far-reaching impact on all residents, including the region’s most disinvested communities.
Northern San Joaquin Valley is the birthplace of . . .
Innovation
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iHub San Joaquin
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Port of Stockton Rail Upgrade
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Hydrogen Powered Rail
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Innovation
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iHub San Joaquin
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Port of Stockton Rail Upgrade
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Hydrogen Powered Rail
Inspiration
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Central California Asthma Collaborative (CCAC)
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Stanislaus 2030
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WE Will! Regional Collaborative
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Inspiration
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Central California Asthma Collaborative (CCAC)
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Stanislaus 2030
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WE Will! Regional Collaborative
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Never before has a regional coalition of grassroots organizations and economic development stakeholders come together to center prosperity on those who have been historically left-out. Together, we will develop a shared agenda and ensure that the investments that follow build the economics of our three counties in transformative ways.
Merced County Workforce Development Board
Region By Numbers
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Explore these numbers and additional key Northern San Joaquin Valley demographic, economic, and business data on the Community & Place-Based Data Tool. Uncover other data tools, regional plans, and resources on the Data & Knowledge Library Page.
Population
1,623,721
Total Households
506,923
Total Establishments
41,710
Educational Attainment
Associate
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9% |
Bachelor’s
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12% |
Graduate
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5% |
Labor Force
746,144
Regional Contacts
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Explore other federal, state, and regional contacts on our community connection page.
HRTC Contacts
The Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) will support an inclusive High Road Training Collaborative (HRTC) in this region, in charge of creating economic development recovery and transition strategies. To be a part of this region’s processes to advance economic prosperity and equity, contact the HRTC conveners.
California Community & Place-Based Solutions
1325 J St., Suite 1800
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: 877-345-4633
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