Economic Inequality in California Counties: Same Patterns, Mixed Impacts After COVID-19

Presentation Year

2026

College or Department

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

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This project analyzes economic inequality across California counties before and after COVID-19 using Census data. Findings show that higher-income counties consistently have lower poverty and uninsured rates. Although COVID-19 caused changes in economic outcomes, the overall pattern of inequality remained stable, suggesting that income differences continue to be the primary factor shaping county-level economic conditions.

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Primary Contact: First Name

Justin

Primary Contact: Last Name

Arellano

Primary Contact: Email

jna45@humboldt.edu

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Undergraduate Student

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951-544-4255

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