San Diego County Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of San Diego County?
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There are 3,318,619 residents in San Diego County, with a median age of 37.1. Of this, 50.31% are males and 49.69% are females. US-born citizens make up 75.06% of the resident pool in San Diego County, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.91%. Additionally, 10.03% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 2,789,863 people in San Diego County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 2,789,863 people in San Diego County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 3,318,619 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 1,669,744 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 1,648,875 | 0.2% |
Male population 50.31%
Female population 49.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37.1 | 0.8% |
| Citizen US Born | 2,490,843 | 0.8% |
| Citizen not US Born | 494,857 | 1.6% |
| Not Citizen | 332,919 | -5.7% |
Citizen US Born 75.06%
Citizen not US Born 14.91%
Not Citizen 10.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 32,310 | -11.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 323,563 | -2.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 53,211 | 3.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 79,098 | 1.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 2,789,863 | 0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.99%
Moved from Same County 9.87%
Moved from Same State 1.62%
Moved from Different State 2.41%
Same House as Last Year 85.11%
What are the employment statistics in San Diego County?
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White-collar workers make up 83.09% of the working population in San Diego County, while blue-collar employees account for 16.91%. There are also 189,588 entrepreneurs in San Diego County (11.93% of the workforce); 1,060,116 workers employed in private companies (66.71%); and 224,614 people working in governmental institutions (14.13%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,320,426 | 0.2% |
| Blue Collar | 268,727 | -0.8% |
White Collar 83.09%
Blue Collar 16.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 189,588 | 0.1% |
| Private Companies | 1,060,116 | -0.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 224,614 | 1.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 114,835 | 3.0% |
Self Employees 11.93%
Private Companies 66.71%
Governmental Workers 14.13%
Not for Profit Companies 7.23%
How many households are there in San Diego County?
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There are a total of 1,130,526 households in San Diego County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 67.16% of these San Diego County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.84%. Additionally, 32.46% of households have children and 67.54% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 1,130,526 | 0.5% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 0.0% |
| Family Households | 759,241 | 0.3% |
| Non-family Households | 371,285 | 0.8% |
Family Households 67.16%
Non-family Households 32.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 366,981 | -1.5% |
| Households without Children | 763,545 | 1.5% |
Households with Children 32.46%
Households without Children 67.54%
What are the median and average incomes in San Diego County?
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The average annual household income in San Diego County is $114,980, while the median household income sits at $84,190 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $86,980, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $99,716. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $48,300 and $60,904, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $114,980 | 6.2% |
| Median Household Income | $84,190 | 4.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 348,749 | -5.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 2,850,838 | 0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in San Diego County?
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There are 1,215,277 housing units in San Diego County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 1,130,526 occupied housing units in San Diego County, 53.9% are owner-occupied, while 46.1% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.31% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $589,450. In general, housing costs reach $1,890 per month in San Diego County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.31% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $589,450. In general, housing costs reach $1,890 per month in San Diego County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,215,277 | 0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 50,943 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 41,670 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 129,885 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 146,082 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 274,025 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 226,610 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 151,788 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 140,733 | -3.3% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 53,541 | 18.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,130,526 | 0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 609,350 | 1.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 521,176 | -0.8% |
Owner Occupied 53.9%
Renter Occupied 46.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 434,507 | 0.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 174,843 | 3.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $589,450 | 3.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $537,050 | 5.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,890 | 2.5% |
With Mortgage 71.31%
Without Mortgage 28.69%
What is the level of education in San Diego County?
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Approximately 25.58% of the population in San Diego County holds a high school degree (that's 677,877 residents), while 25.93% have attained a college certificate (687,053 locals) and 22.07% have a bachelor's degree (584,839 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 146,237 | -3.1% |
| Some High School | 677,877 | -0.7% |
| Some College | 687,053 | 0.7% |
| Associate Degree | 205,029 | 3.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 584,839 | 2.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 348,879 | 2.6% |
No High School 5.52%
Some High School 25.58%
Some College 25.93%
Associate Degree 7.74%
Bachelor's Degree 22.07%
Graduate Degree 13.17%
What is the marital status of San Diego County residents?
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A total of 979,492 people in San Diego County have never been married (which represents 35.47% of the total population), while 1,341,808 of them are wedded (48.59%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 44,258 (1.6%) and 269,008 (9.74%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 979,492 | 1.2% |
| Married | 1,341,808 | 0.5% |
| Separated | 44,258 | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 126,968 | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 269,008 | -2.0% |
Never Married 35.47%
Married 48.59%
Separated 1.6%
Widowed 4.6%
Divorced 9.74%
What are the most common means of transportation in San Diego County?
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The top three means of transportation people in San Diego County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 1,344,518 residents commute by car, 46,781 prefer going to work by walking and 35,579 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,344,518 | -2.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 35,579 | -12.1% |
| Railroad | 3,605 | 4.5% |
| Ferryboat | 267 | 18.1% |
| Bicycle | 9,695 | -3.3% |
| Motorcycle | 7,817 | -9.7% |
| TaxiCab | 2,097 | 1.0% |
| Walk | 46,781 | 1.1% |
What is the median and average household income in San Diego County by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91901 | 17,896 | 6,150 | $93,214.00 | $119,653.00 |
| 91902 | 17,760 | 6,045 | $106,769.00 | $132,519.00 |
| 91905 | 1,665 | 645 | $42,896.00 | $52,076.00 |
| 91906 | 4,327 | 1,282 | $48,100.00 | $69,435.00 |
| 91910 | 74,233 | 24,599 | $70,283.00 | $90,646.00 |
| 91911 | 88,593 | 25,145 | $65,074.00 | $82,231.00 |
| 91913 | 51,054 | 14,899 | $113,415.00 | $132,723.00 |
| 91914 | 16,889 | 4,546 | $136,833.00 | $147,979.00 |
| 91915 | 33,991 | 9,062 | $125,864.00 | $136,542.00 |
| 91916 | 1,775 | 617 | $89,531.00 | $112,221.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 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.
