San Diego, CA Demographics
What is the population of San Diego?
There are 1,383,987 residents in San Diego, with a median age of 35.8. Of this, 51.05% are males and 48.95% are females. US-born citizens make up 72.97% of the resident pool in San Diego, while non-US-born citizens account for 16.6%. Additionally, 10.43% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,151,876 people in San Diego currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,383,987 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 706,494 | -0.0% |
| Female Population | 677,493 | -0.2% |
Male Population 51.05%
Female Population 48.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.8 | 1.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 1,009,837 | 0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 229,754 | 0.5% |
| Not Citizen | 144,396 | -3.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 72.97%
Citizen not U.S. Born 16.6%
Not Citizen 10.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 15,170 | -10.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 129,720 | -8.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 30,838 | 6.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 42,026 | -2.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,151,876 | 1.1% |
Moved from Abroad 1.11%
Moved from Same County 9.47%
Moved from Same State 2.25%
Moved from Different State 3.07%
Same House as Last Year 84.1%
What are the employment statistics in San Diego?
White-collar workers make up 86.12% of the working population in San Diego, while blue-collar employees account for 13.88%. There are also 75,578 entrepreneurs in San Diego (10.81% of the workforce); 460,366 workers employed in private companies (65.87%); and 101,506 people working in governmental institutions (14.52%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 601,881 | 0.6% |
| Blue Collar | 97,014 | -1.1% |
White Collar 86.12%
Blue Collar 13.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 75,578 | 0.2% |
| Private Companies | 460,366 | -0.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 101,506 | 0.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 61,445 | 5.1% |
Self Employees 10.81%
Private Companies 65.87%
Governmental Workers 14.52%
Not for Profit Companies 8.79%
How many households are there in San Diego?
There are a total of 515,475 households in San Diego, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 59.78% of these San Diego households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.22%. Additionally, 27.55% of households have children and 72.45% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 515,475 | 1.2% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 308,175 | 1.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 207,300 | 1.2% |
Family Households 59.78%
Non-Family Households 40.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 142,020 | -0.6% |
| Households without Children | 373,455 | 1.9% |
Households with Children 27.55%
Households without Children 72.45%
What are the median and average incomes in San Diego?
The average annual household income in San Diego is $132,533, while the median household income sits at $98,657 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $110,176, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $110,831. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $46,843 and $73,479, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $132,533 | 9.3% |
| Median Household Income | $98,657 | 10.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | -2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,178,202 | 0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in San Diego?
There are 552,285 housing units in San Diego, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 515,475 occupied housing units in San Diego, 47.59% are owner-occupied, while 52.41% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.24% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $793,800. In general, housing costs reach $2,184 per month in San Diego.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 552,285 | 1.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 36,356 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 21,491 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 61,537 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 67,522 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 112,994 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 97,756 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 60,583 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 56,355 | 1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 35,757 | 15.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,934 | 89.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 515,475 | 1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 245,323 | 1.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $270,152 | 1.4% |
Owner Occupied 47.59%
Renter Occupied 52.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 172,323 | -0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 73,000 | 4.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $793,800 | 19.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $755,300 | 14.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,184 | 9.8% |
With Mortgage 70.24%
Without Mortgage 29.76%
What is the level of education in San Diego?
Approximately 22.26% of the population in San Diego holds a high school degree (that's 249,587 residents), while 21.36% have attained a college certificate (251,119 locals) and 26.54% have a bachelor's degree (297,587 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 54,285 | -3.4% |
| Some High School | 249,587 | -0.7% |
| Some College | 251,119 | -1.2% |
| Associate Degree | 81,522 | 0.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 297,587 | 2.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 198,954 | 3.6% |
No High School 4.84%
Some High School 22.26%
Some College 21.36%
Associate Degree 7.27%
Bachelor's Degree 26.54%
Graduate Degree 17.74%
What is the marital status of San Diego residents?
A total of 469,004 people in San Diego have never been married (which represents 40.29% of the total population), while 540,836 of them are wedded (46.46%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 19,747 (1.7%) and 108,382 (9.31%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 469,004 | 1.1% |
| Married | 540,836 | 0.6% |
| Separated | 19,747 | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 45,826 | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 108,382 | 108,382.0% |
Never Married 40.29%
Married 46.46%
Separated 1.7%
Widowed 3.94%
Divorced 9.31%
What are the most common means of transportation in San Diego?
The top three means of transportation people in San Diego use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 536,031 residents commute by car, 23,970 prefer going to work by walking and 18,519 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 536,031 | -3.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 18,519 | -9.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 594 | N/A |
| Railroad | 479 | -73.7% |
| Ferryboat | 357 | 11.9% |
| Bicycle | 4,827 | -10.1% |
| Motorcycle | 3,330 | 3.9% |
| TaxiCab | 1,524 | -16.5% |
| Walk | 23,970 | 3.0% |
What is the median and average household income in San Diego by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92101 | 46,025 | 27,295 | $86,403.00 | $121,867.00 |
| 92102 | 40,051 | 14,482 | $68,900.00 | $85,567.00 |
| 92103 | 34,296 | 18,834 | $94,210.00 | $136,652.00 |
| 92104 | 46,613 | 22,454 | $86,291.00 | $106,742.00 |
| 92105 | 72,688 | 22,847 | $58,924.00 | $77,386.00 |
| 92106 | 20,483 | 7,519 | $119,782.00 | $179,853.00 |
| 92107 | 29,435 | 13,653 | $101,042.00 | $133,969.00 |
| 92108 | 24,201 | 12,637 | $97,705.00 | $115,183.00 |
| 92109 | 44,009 | 21,783 | $106,399.00 | $139,718.00 |
| 92110 | 30,773 | 12,296 | $95,408.00 | $116,166.00 |
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.