La Jolla, CA Demographics
What is the population of LA Jolla?
There are 37,665 residents in LA Jolla, with a median age of 46.3. Of this, 51.35% are males and 48.65% are females. US-born citizens make up 75.24% of the resident pool in LA Jolla, while non-US-born citizens account for 15.65%. Additionally, 9.12% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 31,239 people in LA Jolla currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 37,665 | 0.4% |
| Male Population | 19,340 | 0.8% |
| Female Population | 18,325 | 0.1% |
Male Population 51.35%
Female Population 48.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 46.3 | -1.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 28,338 | 1.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 5,893 | -4.7% |
| Not Citizen | 3,434 | -0.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 75.24%
Citizen not U.S. Born 15.65%
Not Citizen 9.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 670 | -14.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,049 | -3.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,073 | 48.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,272 | -10.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 31,239 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 1.8%
Moved from Same County 8.17%
Moved from Same State 2.88%
Moved from Different State 3.41%
Same House as Last Year 83.74%
What are the employment statistics in LA Jolla?
White-collar workers make up 94.71% of the working population in LA Jolla, while blue-collar employees account for 5.29%. There are also 3,740 entrepreneurs in LA Jolla (21.39% of the workforce); 9,286 workers employed in private companies (53.1%); and 2,910 people working in governmental institutions (16.64%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 16,563 | 3.4% |
| Blue Collar | 925 | 2.9% |
White Collar 94.71%
Blue Collar 5.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,740 | -8.1% |
| Private Companies | 9,286 | 2.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,910 | 31.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,552 | 0.1% |
Self Employees 21.39%
Private Companies 53.1%
Governmental Workers 16.64%
Not for Profit Companies 8.87%
How many households are there in LA Jolla?
There are a total of 16,275 households in LA Jolla, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 57.79% of these LA Jolla households, while non-family units account for the remaining 42.21%. Additionally, 20.49% of households have children and 79.51% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 16,275 | -0.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 9,406 | -3.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 6,869 | 4.0% |
Family Households 57.79%
Non-Family Households 42.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,334 | -5.4% |
| Households without Children | 12,941 | 0.9% |
Households with Children 20.49%
Households without Children 79.51%
What are the median and average incomes in LA Jolla?
The average annual household income in LA Jolla is $204,979, while the median household income sits at $136,601 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $125,000, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $172,318.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $204,979 | 3.7% |
| Median Household Income | $136,601 | 8.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | -2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 32,843 | -2.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in LA Jolla?
There are 19,351 housing units in LA Jolla, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1974. Of the 16,275 occupied housing units in LA Jolla, 61.84% are owner-occupied, while 38.16% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.53% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,898,400. In general, housing costs reach $2,781 per month in LA Jolla.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 19,351 | 0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1974 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,009 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 962 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,317 | -16.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,917 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5,984 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,521 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,560 | 9.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,531 | 3.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 490 | 45.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 60 | 93.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 16,275 | -0.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 10,065 | -3.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $6,210 | 4.9% |
Owner Occupied 61.84%
Renter Occupied 38.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,992 | -1.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,073 | -5.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,898,400 | 15.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,762,600 | 11.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,781 | 7.8% |
With Mortgage 59.53%
Without Mortgage 40.47%
What is the level of education in LA Jolla?
Approximately 10.05% of the population in LA Jolla holds a high school degree (that's 3,159 residents), while 15.01% have attained a college certificate (4,669 locals) and 32.86% have a bachelor's degree (10,331 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 290 | 7.0% |
| Some High School | 3,159 | 11.2% |
| Some College | 4,669 | 0.1% |
| Associate Degree | 1,567 | 4.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,331 | 0.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,373 | -2.7% |
No High School 0.92%
Some High School 10.05%
Some College 15.01%
Associate Degree 4.98%
Bachelor's Degree 32.86%
Graduate Degree 36.17%
What is the marital status of LA Jolla residents?
A total of 10,713 people in LA Jolla have never been married (which represents 32.77% of the total population), while 17,116 of them are wedded (52.36%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 317 (0.97%) and 3,090 (9.45%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 10,713 | 12.9% |
| Married | 17,116 | -2.5% |
| Separated | 317 | 29.9% |
| Widowed | 1,772 | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 3,090 | 3,090.0% |
Never Married 32.77%
Married 52.36%
Separated 0.97%
Widowed 5.42%
Divorced 9.45%
What are the most common means of transportation in LA Jolla?
The top three means of transportation people in LA Jolla use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 10,334 residents commute by car, 1,164 prefer going to work by walking and 470 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 10,334 | -5.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 470 | 12.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 5 | N/A |
| Railroad | 10 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 9 | -18.2% |
| Bicycle | 295 | 12.6% |
| Motorcycle | 113 | -2.6% |
| TaxiCab | 17 | -54.0% |
| Walk | 1,164 | 25.4% |
What is the median and average household income in LA Jolla by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.