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1,383,987
TOTAL POPULATION
706,494
MALE POPULATION
677,493
FEMALE POPULATION
104.28
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.90
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$51,368
PER CAPITA INCOME
$115,908
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$98,657
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,783
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
783,143
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in San Diego

The most populous races in San Diego are White / Caucasian (753,945 | 54.5%), Hispanic or Latino (416,630 | 30.1%), and Asian (240,252 | 17.4%).
Race in San Diego
Race# Population% Population
Asian240,25217.4%
Black / African American81,2315.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific6,0200.4%
Hispanic or Latino416,63030.1%
Native / Alaskan7,7890.6%
White / Caucasian753,94554.5%
Two or more Races177,45412.8%
Some other Race117,2968.5%
Total1,383,987100.0%

Ancestry in San Diego

The most populous ancestries reported in San Diego are Mexican (353,790 | 25.6%), German (116,493 | 8.4%), Irish (100,675 | 7.3%), Korean (94,136 | 6.8%), and English (91,379 | 6.6%), together accounting for 54.6% of all San Diego residents.
Ancestry in San Diego
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1,7660.1%
African5,3420.4%
Alaska Native440.0%
Alaskan Athabascan100.0%
Albanian4470.0%
Aleut190.0%
Alsatian40.0%
American31,5812.3%
Apache5000.0%
Arab11,9530.9%
Arapaho40.0%
Argentinean1,7850.1%
Armenian2,4210.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac6710.1%
Australian4340.0%
Austrian2,4280.2%
Bahamian730.0%
Bangladeshi1,0030.1%
Barbadian1350.0%
Basque6190.0%
Belgian1,0770.1%
Belizean1280.0%
Bermudan380.0%
Bhutanese19,7001.4%
Blackfeet6730.1%
Bolivian2130.0%
Brazilian3,8880.3%
British9,5730.7%
British West Indian2110.0%
Bulgarian1,1830.1%
Burmese18,8711.4%
Cajun280.0%
Cambodian1520.0%
Canadian2,9240.2%
Cape Verdean1410.0%
Celtic1040.0%
Central American12,3420.9%
Central American Indian1,1530.1%
Cherokee2,7910.2%
Chickasaw2150.0%
Chilean2,5350.2%
Chinese1170.0%
Chippewa2590.0%
Choctaw1,3330.1%
Colombian5,4300.4%
Colville150.0%
Comanche710.0%
Costa Rican6010.0%
Cree410.0%
Creek1340.0%
Croatian1,4750.1%
Crow130.0%
Cuban3,8900.3%
Cypriot2170.0%
Czech3,4880.3%
Czechoslovakian7510.1%
Danish5,7880.4%
Delaware880.0%
Dominican1,7130.1%
Dutch10,4160.7%
Dutch West Indian70.0%
Eastern European6,4030.5%
Ecuadorian1,2670.1%
Egyptian1,4020.1%
English91,3796.6%
Estonian4170.0%
Ethiopian3,0740.2%
European25,4671.8%
Fijian1750.0%
Filipino4,6600.3%
Finnish2,1290.2%
French23,5191.7%
French American Indian620.0%
French Canadian4,0600.3%
German116,4938.4%
German Russian120.0%
Ghanaian1330.0%
Greek6,3710.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro4,0810.3%
Guatemalan4,4580.3%
Guyanese1370.0%
Haitian1,1480.1%
Honduran9920.1%
Hopi250.0%
Houma40.0%
Hungarian5,6420.4%
Icelander1750.0%
Indian (Asian)56,6164.1%
Indonesian1,2280.1%
Inupiat90.0%
Iranian9,0430.6%
Iraqi1,1290.1%
Irish100,6757.3%
Iroquois1940.0%
Israeli1,4450.1%
Italian57,3864.2%
Jamaican1,7050.1%
Japanese6,0800.4%
Jordanian2500.0%
Kenyan3100.0%
Kiowa240.0%
Korean94,1366.8%
Laotian1,4450.1%
Latvian4110.0%
Lebanese3,0640.2%
Liberian610.0%
Lithuanian3,0310.2%
Lumbee250.0%
Luxembourger3680.0%
Macedonian2470.0%
Malaysian7,2690.5%
Maltese1840.0%
Menominee480.0%
Mexican353,79025.6%
Mexican American Indian3,4200.3%
Mongolian2010.0%
Moroccan5260.0%
Native Hawaiian3,4650.3%
Navajo5910.0%
Nepalese810.0%
New Zealander1490.0%
Nicaraguan9350.1%
Nigerian1,2230.1%
Northern European3,2920.2%
Norwegian13,6281.0%
Okinawan170.0%
Osage1110.0%
Ottawa110.0%
Paiute60.0%
Pakistani3,1160.2%
Palestinian9570.1%
Panamanian9960.1%
Paraguayan480.0%
Pennsylvania German1340.0%
Peruvian2,7790.2%
Pima530.0%
Polish24,7101.8%
Portuguese9,6760.7%
Potawatomi970.0%
Pueblo3020.0%
Puerto Rican11,4520.8%
Romanian2,2910.2%
Russian14,7751.1%
Salvadoran4,2420.3%
Samoan2,1030.2%
Scandinavian4,5690.3%
Scotch-Irish7,0470.5%
Scottish18,4421.3%
Seminole2080.0%
Serbian1,1850.1%
Shoshone280.0%
Sierra Leonean420.0%
Sioux7670.1%
Slavic3570.0%
Slovak1,8250.1%
Slovene4730.0%
Somali3,0760.2%
South African1,1360.1%
South American15,5171.1%
South American Indian2290.0%
Soviet Union600.0%
Spaniard6,3290.5%
Spanish4,3480.3%
Spanish American850.0%
Spanish American Indian1060.0%
Sri Lankan40,5822.9%
Subsaharan African16,6421.2%
Sudanese1,0150.1%
Swedish15,6581.1%
Swiss3,7490.3%
Syrian8670.1%
Thai34,3422.5%
Tlingit-Haida2290.0%
Tohono O'Odham510.0%
Tongan3280.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2000.0%
Tsimshian340.0%
Turkish1,5020.1%
Ugandan3470.0%
Ukrainian5,0090.4%
Uruguayan3880.0%
Ute130.0%
Venezuelan9950.1%
Vietnamese5130.0%
Welsh6,3890.5%
West Indian4400.0%
Yaqui8120.1%
Yugoslavian6060.0%
Yuman690.0%
Zimbabwean1000.0%
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Immigrants in San Diego

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in San Diego came from Asia (162,633 | 11.7%), Latin America (131,609 | 9.5%), Central America (116,193 | 8.4%), Mexico (110,404 | 8.0%), and South Eastern Asia (79,393 | 5.7%), together accounting for 43.4% of all San Diego residents.
Immigrants in San Diego
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1,3050.1%
Africa12,8710.9%
Albania2620.0%
Argentina1,0210.1%
Armenia3550.0%
Asia162,63311.7%
Australia9630.1%
Austria2320.0%
Azores400.0%
Bahamas150.0%
Bangladesh5000.0%
Barbados90.0%
Belarus3890.0%
Belgium3590.0%
Belize1300.0%
Bolivia1740.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina3780.0%
Brazil4,2890.3%
Bulgaria8670.1%
Cambodia2,0300.2%
Cameroon1780.0%
Canada5,1750.4%
Caribbean3,2030.2%
Central America116,1938.4%
Chile6620.1%
China27,6842.0%
Colombia3,1620.2%
Congo2420.0%
Costa Rica1990.0%
Croatia600.0%
Cuba9520.1%
Czechoslovakia5430.0%
Denmark2380.0%
Dominican Republic6060.0%
Eastern Africa6,4410.5%
Eastern Asia43,7973.2%
Eastern Europe12,3400.9%
Ecuador3970.0%
Egypt6600.1%
El Salvador1,3800.1%
England1,8980.1%
Eritrea5180.0%
Ethiopia2,4460.2%
Europe30,1212.2%
Fiji1480.0%
France2,1320.2%
Germany3,1510.2%
Ghana1550.0%
Greece4260.0%
Grenada370.0%
Guatemala2,8190.2%
Guyana910.0%
Haiti7530.1%
Honduras5440.0%
Hong Kong1,9130.1%
Hungary3830.0%
India19,6901.4%
Indonesia6960.1%
Iran6,7500.5%
Iraq1,5230.1%
Ireland5690.0%
Israel1,6100.1%
Italy1,6320.1%
Jamaica6150.0%
Japan6,3330.5%
Jordan3490.0%
Kazakhstan3150.0%
Kenya7110.1%
Korea9,6380.7%
Kuwait7240.1%
Laos3,6990.3%
Latin America131,6099.5%
Latvia1060.0%
Lebanon1,1490.1%
Liberia1300.0%
Lithuania2850.0%
Malaysia3980.0%
Mexico110,4048.0%
Micronesia670.0%
Middle Africa6440.1%
Moldova2330.0%
Morocco2340.0%
Nepal2900.0%
Netherlands4590.0%
Nicaragua3650.0%
Nigeria6910.1%
North Macedonia410.0%
Northern Africa2,3210.2%
Northern Europe6,6540.5%
Norway1960.0%
Oceania2,0100.2%
Pakistan1,1620.1%
Panama3520.0%
Peru1,4850.1%
Philippines43,9103.2%
Poland7000.1%
Portugal9080.1%
Romania8050.1%
Russia4,0510.3%
Saudi Arabia4030.0%
Scotland4120.0%
Senegal870.0%
Serbia3840.0%
Sierra Leone1100.0%
Singapore2290.0%
Somalia1,7160.1%
South Africa1,8100.1%
South America12,2130.9%
South Central Asia30,7922.2%
South Eastern Asia79,3935.7%
Southern Europe4,0490.3%
Spain1,0830.1%
Sri Lanka1370.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines520.0%
Sudan1,0030.1%
Sweden5860.0%
Switzerland6330.1%
Syria4800.0%
Taiwan4,6560.3%
Thailand3,3080.2%
Trinidad and Tobago1120.0%
Turkey8800.1%
Uganda3550.0%
Ukraine1,7210.1%
Uruguay2020.0%
Uzbekistan3100.0%
Venezuela6430.1%
Vietnam24,5091.8%
West Indies160.0%
Western Africa1,4010.1%
Western Asia8,3190.6%
Western Europe7,0200.5%
Yemen1470.0%
Zaire1800.0%
Zimbabwe1600.0%
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Sex and Age in San Diego

Sex and Age in San Diego

The most populous age groups in San Diego are 25 to 29 Years (68,680 | 9.7%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (62,701 | 9.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in San Diego
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years36,967 (5.2%)37,820 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years38,109 (5.4%)33,401 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years38,291 (5.4%)35,351 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years43,866 (6.2%)41,139 (6.1%)
20 to 24 Years58,609 (8.3%)50,163 (7.4%)
25 to 29 Years68,680 (9.7%)62,701 (9.2%)
30 to 34 Years68,163 (9.7%)59,917 (8.8%)
35 to 39 Years55,875 (7.9%)50,642 (7.5%)
40 to 44 Years48,986 (6.9%)44,757 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years44,141 (6.2%)42,101 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years42,542 (6.0%)38,999 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years39,180 (5.6%)39,322 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years37,008 (5.2%)35,709 (5.3%)
65 to 69 Years29,000 (4.1%)32,794 (4.8%)
70 to 74 Years22,841 (3.2%)27,064 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years14,934 (2.1%)19,296 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years9,996 (1.4%)12,712 (1.9%)
85 Years and over9,306 (1.3%)13,605 (2.0%)
Total706,494 (100.0%)677,493 (100.0%)

Families and Households in San Diego

Median Family Size in San Diego

The median family size in San Diego is 3.25 persons per family, with married-couple families (231,023 | 75.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.28 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (23,110 | 7.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.95 persons per family.
Median Family Size in San Diego
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple231,023 (75.0%)3.28
Single Male/Father23,110 (7.5%)2.95
Single Female/Mother54,042 (17.5%)3.28
Total Families308,175 (100.0%)3.25

Median Household Size in San Diego

The median household size in San Diego is 2.59 persons per household, with single female/mother households (54,042 | 10.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.55 persons per household. non-family households (207,300 | 40.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.46 persons per household.
Median Household Size in San Diego
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple231,023 (44.8%)3.31
Single Male/Father23,110 (4.5%)3.31
Single Female/Mother54,042 (10.5%)3.55
Non-family207,300 (40.2%)1.46
Total Households515,475 (100.0%)2.59

Household Size by Marriage Status in San Diego

Out of a total of 515,475 households in San Diego, 308,175 (59.8%) are family households, while 207,300 (40.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 127,219, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 143,651.
Household Size by Marriage Status in San Diego
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-143,651 (27.9%)
2-Person Households127,219 (24.7%)50,459 (9.8%)
3-Person Households73,200 (14.2%)7,678 (1.5%)
4-Person Households62,908 (12.2%)3,908 (0.8%)
5-Person Households27,510 (5.3%)1,130 (0.2%)
6-Person Households9,980 (1.9%)354 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households7,358 (1.4%)120 (0.0%)
Total308,175 (59.8%)207,300 (40.2%)

Female Fertility in San Diego

Fertility by Age in San Diego

Average fertility rate in San Diego is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 64.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in San Diego
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years104 (0.7%)3.0
20 to 34 years10,107 (64.8%)58.0
35 to 50 years5,393 (34.6%)37.0
Total15,604 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in San Diego

78.8% of women with births (15,604) in San Diego are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 89.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 16.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in San Diego
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years11 (10.6%)93 (89.4%)
20 to 34 years7,762 (76.8%)2,345 (23.2%)
35 to 50 years4,514 (83.7%)879 (16.3%)
Total12,296 (78.8%)3,308 (21.2%)

Fertility by Education in San Diego

Average fertility rate in San Diego is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 59.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 28.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in San Diego
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School849 (5.4%)20.0
High School Diploma2,597 (16.6%)47.0
College or Associate's Degree4,155 (26.6%)41.0
Bachelor's Degree4,423 (28.3%)45.0
Graduate Degree3,580 (22.9%)59.0
Total15,604 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in San Diego

21.2% of women with births in San Diego are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 89.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 38.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in San Diego
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School661 (77.9%)188 (22.1%)
High School Diploma1,597 (61.5%)1,000 (38.5%)
College or Associate's Degree2,946 (70.9%)1,209 (29.1%)
Bachelor's Degree3,879 (87.7%)544 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree3,208 (89.6%)372 (10.4%)
Total12,296 (78.8%)3,308 (21.2%)

Income in San Diego

Income Overview in San Diego

Per Capita Income in San Diego is $51,368, while median incomes of families and households are $115,908 and $98,657 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,383,987$51,368
Median Family Income308,175$115,908
Mean Family Income308,175$153,967
Median Household Income515,475$98,657
Mean Household Income515,475$132,533
Income Deficit308,175$10,783
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,383,98725.17%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,383,98774.83¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,383,9870.46

Earnings by Sex in San Diego

Average Earnings in San Diego are $49,870, $56,940 for men and $42,610 for women, a difference of 25.2%.
Earnings by Sex in San Diego
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male441,423 (55.0%)$56,940
Female360,938 (45.0%)$42,610
Total802,361 (100.0%)$49,870

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in San Diego

The most common earnings brackets in San Diego are $100,000+ for men (119,003 | 27.0%) and $100,000+ for women (61,756 | 17.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in San Diego
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less15,035 (3.4%)17,681 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99910,907 (2.5%)12,779 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49910,650 (2.4%)13,582 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9997,129 (1.6%)9,929 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49910,495 (2.4%)11,917 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9998,343 (1.9%)9,591 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4998,622 (1.9%)10,633 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9997,143 (1.6%)7,483 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49911,819 (2.7%)10,159 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99911,832 (2.7%)11,400 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99923,620 (5.3%)20,924 (5.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99920,825 (4.7%)19,935 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99917,864 (4.1%)15,611 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99918,237 (4.1%)14,978 (4.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99917,610 (4.0%)15,063 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99913,286 (3.0%)12,273 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99931,985 (7.2%)26,162 (7.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99927,313 (6.2%)20,557 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99949,705 (11.3%)38,525 (10.7%)
$100,000+119,003 (27.0%)61,756 (17.1%)
Total441,423 (100.0%)360,938 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in San Diego

Average earnings in San Diego are $66,031 for men and $50,352 for women, a difference of 23.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $116,847, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,762. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $85,807, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,833.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in San Diego
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,762$21,833
High School Diploma$43,396$31,717
College or Associate's Degree$52,584$39,614
Bachelor's Degree$84,640$63,552
Graduate Degree$116,847$85,807
Total$66,031$50,352

Family Income in San Diego

Family Income Brackets in San Diego

According to the San Diego family income data, there are 73,962 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 4,006 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in San Diego
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0007,3962.4%
$10,000 to $14,9994,0061.3%
$15,000 to $24,99910,7863.5%
$25,000 to $34,99913,2524.3%
$35,000 to $49,99921,2646.9%
$50,000 to $74,99940,06313.0%
$75,000 to $99,99935,13211.4%
$100,000 to $149,99962,25120.2%
$150,000 to $199,99939,75512.9%
$200,000+73,96224.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in San Diego

4-person families (60,195 | 19.5%) account for the highest median family income in San Diego with $136,836 per family, while 2-person families (137,741 | 44.7%) have the highest median income of $53,542 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in San Diego
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families137,741 (44.7%)$107,083
3-Person Families70,347 (22.8%)$116,663
4-Person Families60,195 (19.5%)$136,836
5-Person Families24,805 (8.1%)$116,208
6-Person Families8,842 (2.9%)$114,657
7+ Person Families6,245 (2.0%)$122,206
Total308,175 (100.0%)$115,908

Family Income by Number of Earners in San Diego

The median family income in San Diego is $115,908, with families comprising 3+ earners (35,778) having the highest median family income of $148,972, while families with no earners (36,164) have the lowest median family income of $63,030, accounting for 11.6% and 11.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in San Diego
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners36,164 (11.7%)$63,030
1 Earner97,739 (31.7%)$81,089
2 Earners138,494 (44.9%)$144,828
3+ Earners35,778 (11.6%)$148,972
Total308,175 (100.0%)$115,908

Household Income in San Diego

Household Income Brackets in San Diego

With 100,002 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in San Diego, accounting for 19.4% of all households. In contrast, only 13,918 households (2.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in San Diego
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00021,6504.2%
$10,000 to $14,99913,9182.7%
$15,000 to $24,99925,2584.9%
$25,000 to $34,99927,8365.4%
$35,000 to $49,99938,1457.4%
$50,000 to $74,99970,62013.7%
$75,000 to $99,99963,40312.3%
$100,000 to $149,999100,00219.4%
$150,000 to $199,99959,28011.5%
$200,000+95,87818.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in San Diego

The median household income in San Diego is $98,657, with the highest median household income of $110,831 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 170,737 households (33.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $46,843, with 22,445 households (4.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in San Diego
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years22,445 (4.3%)$46,843
25 to 44 Years211,012 (40.9%)$110,176
45 to 64 Years170,737 (33.1%)$110,831
65+ Years111,281 (21.6%)$73,479
Total515,475 (100.0%)$98,657

Poverty in San Diego

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in San Diego

With 10.5% poverty level for males and 12.3% for females among the residents of San Diego, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 15,218 males (23.3%) and 15,973 females (26.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in San Diego
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,204 (11.5%)4,640 (12.4%)
5 Years930 (11.4%)580 (9.9%)
6 to 11 Years5,389 (12.3%)5,417 (13.3%)
12 to 14 Years3,326 (14.1%)2,978 (13.8%)
15 Years1,031 (13.4%)750 (11.8%)
16 and 17 Years1,911 (13.6%)2,309 (16.3%)
18 to 24 Years15,218 (23.3%)15,973 (26.8%)
25 to 34 Years10,181 (7.7%)13,265 (10.9%)
35 to 44 Years7,306 (7.1%)8,911 (9.4%)
45 to 54 Years6,159 (7.2%)7,597 (9.4%)
55 to 64 Years7,583 (10.0%)8,162 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years5,221 (10.2%)5,717 (9.6%)
75 Years and over2,874 (8.5%)5,187 (11.6%)
Total71,333 (10.5%)81,486 (12.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in San Diego

According to the poverty statistics in San Diego, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 35 to 44 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.9% of males and 90.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in San Diego
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32,296 (88.5%)32,751 (87.6%)
5 Years7,201 (88.6%)5,272 (90.1%)
6 to 11 Years38,376 (87.7%)35,278 (86.7%)
12 to 14 Years20,340 (86.0%)18,632 (86.2%)
15 Years6,653 (86.6%)5,585 (88.2%)
16 and 17 Years12,140 (86.4%)11,838 (83.7%)
18 to 24 Years49,987 (76.7%)43,732 (73.3%)
25 to 34 Years122,600 (92.3%)108,351 (89.1%)
35 to 44 Years95,664 (92.9%)86,160 (90.6%)
45 to 54 Years79,813 (92.8%)73,352 (90.6%)
55 to 64 Years68,026 (90.0%)66,666 (89.1%)
65 to 74 Years46,225 (89.8%)53,681 (90.4%)
75 Years and over30,842 (91.5%)39,464 (88.4%)
Total610,163 (89.5%)580,762 (87.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in San Diego

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in San Diego show that 4.2% or 9,720 of the total 231,023 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 35.3%, comprising of 297 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.2%, which includes 4,121 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in San Diego
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children126,377 (96.8%)4,121 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children80,802 (95.5%)3,817 (4.5%)
3 or 4 Children13,579 (90.1%)1,485 (9.9%)
5 or more Children545 (64.7%)297 (35.3%)
Total221,303 (95.8%)9,720 (4.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in San Diego

According to the poverty data in San Diego, 9.5% or 2,188 single-father households and 18.2% or 9,852 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (39.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 314 households (84.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in San Diego
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children972 (7.8%)2,450 (10.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,044 (11.0%)4,951 (19.7%)
3 or 4 Children147 (13.9%)2,137 (52.0%)
5 or more Children25 (39.1%)314 (84.9%)
Total2,188 (9.5%)9,852 (18.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in San Diego

The poverty data for San Diego shows that 9,720 of the married-couple family households (4.2%) and 12,040 of the single-parent households (15.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 297 households (35.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 339 household (78.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in San Diego
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4,121 (3.2%)3,422 (9.3%)
1 or 2 Children3,817 (4.5%)5,995 (17.3%)
3 or 4 Children1,485 (9.9%)2,284 (44.2%)
5 or more Children297 (35.3%)339 (78.1%)
Total9,720 (4.2%)12,040 (15.6%)

Employment Characteristics in San Diego

Employment by Class of Employer in San Diego

Among the 721,050 employed individuals in San Diego, private company employees (450,363 | 62.5%), federal government employees (65,685 | 9.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (59,864 | 8.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in San Diego
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees450,36362.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)26,3753.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)45,6436.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations59,8648.3%
Local Government Employees42,4755.9%
State Government Employees29,4094.1%
Federal Government Employees65,6859.1%
Unpaid Family Workers1,2360.2%
Total721,050100.0%

Employment Status by Age in San Diego

According to the labor force statistics for San Diego, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,149,990), 68.1% or 783,143 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 47,772 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.5% or 112,070 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.4% or 4,583 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in San Diego
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years23,625 (33.3%)4,583 (19.4%)
20 to 24 Years80,491 (74.0%)8,371 (10.4%)
25 to 29 Years114,039 (86.8%)6,272 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Years112,070 (87.5%)6,388 (5.7%)
35 to 44 Years172,224 (86.0%)7,406 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years139,595 (83.2%)7,817 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years59,426 (75.7%)2,674 (4.5%)
60 to 64 Years44,139 (60.7%)2,472 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years31,611 (28.3%)1,833 (5.8%)
75 Years and over5,510 (6.9%)264 (4.8%)
Total783,143 (68.1%)47,772 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in San Diego

According to labor force statistics for San Diego, 82.4% of individuals (641,668) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (778,723) are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 33,367 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.2% or 345,297 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.1% or 4,404 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in San Diego
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School48,393 (67.7%)6,505 (9.1%)
High School Diploma87,217 (75.3%)7,297 (6.3%)
College / Associate Degree160,338 (80.2%)11,596 (5.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher345,297 (88.2%)16,051 (4.1%)
Total641,668 (82.4%)40,494 (5.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in San Diego

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in San Diego are Computers, Engineering & Science (93,876 | 13.4%), Community & Social Service (84,909 | 12.1%), Management (80,928 | 11.6%), Business & Financial (53,954 | 7.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (45,684 | 6.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in San Diego

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in San Diego, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.4%), Computers & Mathematics (75.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (71.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (68.8%), and Education, Arts & Media (67.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in San Diego
OccupationMaleFemale
Management47,926 (59.2%)33,002 (40.8%)
Business & Financial24,990 (46.3%)28,964 (53.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science67,297 (71.7%)26,579 (28.3%)
Computers & Mathematics33,139 (75.7%)10,647 (24.3%)
Architecture & Engineering24,277 (81.4%)5,558 (18.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science9,881 (48.8%)10,374 (51.2%)
Community & Social Service 35,446 (41.7%)49,463 (58.3%)
Education, Arts & Media3,742 (32.1%)7,934 (67.9%)
Legal Services & Support6,266 (51.9%)5,804 (48.1%)
Education Instruction & Library14,391 (35.2%)26,522 (64.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment11,047 (54.5%)9,203 (45.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating14,275 (31.2%)31,409 (68.8%)
Health Technologists9,816 (28.8%)24,235 (71.2%)
Total (Category)189,934 (52.8%)169,417 (47.1%)
Total (Overall)376,107 (53.8%)322,788 (46.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in San Diego are Food Preparation & Serving (43,310 | 6.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (21,259 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (21,110 | 3.0%), Healthcare Support (20,736 | 3.0%), and Security & Protection (13,007 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in San Diego

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in San Diego, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (76.8%), Security & Protection (76.4%), and Law Enforcement (75.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (76.1%), Personal Care & Service (75.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (48.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in San Diego
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4,945 (23.8%)15,791 (76.1%)
Security & Protection9,938 (76.4%)3,069 (23.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention6,617 (76.8%)2,001 (23.2%)
Law Enforcement3,321 (75.7%)1,068 (24.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving22,227 (51.3%)21,083 (48.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance12,707 (59.8%)8,552 (40.2%)
Personal Care & Service5,261 (24.9%)15,849 (75.1%)
Total (Category)55,078 (46.1%)64,344 (53.9%)
Total (Overall)376,107 (53.8%)322,788 (46.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in San Diego are Sales & Related (63,613 | 9.1%), and Office & Administration (59,495 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in San Diego

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in San Diego
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related31,965 (50.2%)31,648 (49.7%)
Office & Administration20,155 (33.9%)39,340 (66.1%)
Total (Category)52,120 (42.3%)70,988 (57.7%)
Total (Overall)376,107 (53.8%)322,788 (46.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in San Diego are Construction & Extraction (22,910 | 3.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (12,524 | 1.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,061 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in San Diego

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in San Diego
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry706 (66.5%)355 (33.5%)
Construction & Extraction22,246 (97.1%)664 (2.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair11,819 (94.4%)705 (5.6%)
Total (Category)34,771 (95.3%)1,724 (4.7%)
Total (Overall)376,107 (53.8%)322,788 (46.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in San Diego are Production (25,991 | 3.7%), Transportation (17,311 | 2.5%), and Material Moving (17,217 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in San Diego

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in San Diego
OccupationMaleFemale
Production17,113 (65.8%)8,878 (34.2%)
Transportation14,692 (84.9%)2,619 (15.1%)
Material Moving12,399 (72.0%)4,818 (28.0%)
Total (Category)44,204 (73.0%)16,315 (27.0%)
Total (Overall)376,107 (53.8%)322,788 (46.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in San Diego

Employment Industries in San Diego

The major employment industries in San Diego include Professional & Scientific (99,948 | 14.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (90,815 | 13.0%), Manufacturing (69,071 | 9.9%), Educational Services (65,321 | 9.3%), and Retail Trade (63,231 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in San Diego

Employment Industries by Sex in San Diego

The San Diego industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.9%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (79.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (76.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (71.4%), Educational Services (62.9%), and Enterprise Management (55.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in San Diego
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting974 (60.1%)646 (39.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction173 (79.0%)46 (21.0%)
Construction28,404 (88.9%)3,559 (11.1%)
Manufacturing48,440 (70.1%)20,631 (29.9%)
Wholesale Trade9,091 (68.8%)4,127 (31.2%)
Retail Trade32,584 (51.5%)30,647 (48.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing18,698 (76.8%)5,644 (23.2%)
Utilities2,821 (64.4%)1,561 (35.6%)
Information10,130 (64.7%)5,533 (35.3%)
Finance & Insurance14,182 (50.2%)14,052 (49.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing9,379 (55.0%)7,675 (45.0%)
Professional & Scientific60,060 (60.1%)39,888 (39.9%)
Enterprise Management835 (44.1%)1,060 (55.9%)
Administrative & Support18,191 (60.8%)11,736 (39.2%)
Educational Services24,248 (37.1%)41,073 (62.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance26,006 (28.6%)64,809 (71.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation9,456 (53.9%)8,094 (46.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services29,224 (50.9%)28,136 (49.0%)
Public Administration19,584 (58.6%)13,827 (41.4%)
Total376,107 (53.8%)322,788 (46.2%)

Education in San Diego

School Enrollment in San Diego

The most common levels of schooling among the 346,859 students in San Diego are college / undergraduate (111,315 | 32.1%), high school (60,270 | 17.4%), and elementary school (56,461 | 16.3%).
School Enrollment in San Diego
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool18,0965.2%
Kindergarten15,0174.3%
Elementary School56,46116.3%
Middle School55,86516.1%
High School60,27017.4%
College / Undergraduate111,31532.1%
Graduate / Professional29,8358.6%
Total346,859100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in San Diego

Out of a total of 346,859 students who are enrolled in schools in San Diego, 61,394 (17.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 285,465 (82.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8,150 (54.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 66,015 (91.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in San Diego
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds6,764 (45.4%)8,150 (54.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old58,572 (86.7%)8,981 (13.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds66,015 (91.1%)6,416 (8.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds37,739 (90.3%)4,044 (9.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds27,169 (80.6%)6,529 (19.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds42,447 (81.4%)9,695 (18.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds30,433 (74.2%)10,575 (25.8%)
35 Years and over16,419 (70.4%)6,911 (29.6%)
Total285,465 (82.3%)61,394 (17.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in San Diego

Business (85,984 | 16.9%), engineering (58,929 | 11.6%), social sciences (52,277 | 10.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (43,744 | 8.6%), and science & technology (42,876 | 8.4%) are the most common fields of study among 509,510 individuals in San Diego who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in San Diego
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics31,5856.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural43,7448.6%
Physical & Health Sciences19,1613.8%
Psychology28,4195.6%
Social Sciences52,27710.3%
Engineering58,92911.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies6,9041.4%
Science & Technology42,8768.4%
Business85,98416.9%
Education25,1594.9%
Literature & Languages25,0834.9%
Liberal Arts & History20,9604.1%
Visual & Performing Arts20,4734.0%
Communications21,7674.3%
Arts & Humanities26,1895.1%
Total509,510100.0%

Transportation & Commute in San Diego

Vehicle Availability by Sex in San Diego

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in San Diego are males with 2 vehicles (168,307, accounting for 43.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (134,657, making up 53.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in San Diego
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle12,920 (3.4%)9,981 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle78,802 (20.5%)72,815 (23.2%)
2 Vehicles168,307 (43.7%)134,657 (42.9%)
3 Vehicles70,965 (18.4%)57,807 (18.4%)
4 Vehicles33,628 (8.7%)24,700 (7.9%)
5 or more Vehicles20,342 (5.3%)14,151 (4.5%)
Total384,964 (100.0%)314,111 (100.0%)

Commute Time in San Diego

The most frequently occuring commute durations in San Diego are 15 to 19 minutes (118,323 commuters, 19.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (116,182 commuters, 19.4%), and 30 to 34 minutes (86,819 commuters, 14.5%).
Commute Time in San Diego
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8,5721.4%
5 to 9 Minutes38,8896.5%
10 to 14 Minutes83,12813.9%
15 to 19 Minutes118,32319.8%
20 to 24 Minutes116,18219.4%
25 to 29 Minutes47,7188.0%
30 to 34 Minutes86,81914.5%
35 to 39 Minutes17,1162.9%
40 to 44 Minutes19,5823.3%
45 to 59 Minutes32,8285.5%
60 to 89 Minutes20,1493.4%
90 or more Minutes9,8121.6%

Commute Time by Sex in San Diego

The most common commute times in San Diego are 20 to 24 minutes (66,022 commuters, 19.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (53,585 commuters, 20.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in San Diego
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes4,752 (1.4%)3,820 (1.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes21,190 (6.3%)17,699 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes44,767 (13.3%)38,361 (14.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes64,738 (19.2%)53,585 (20.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes66,022 (19.6%)50,160 (19.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes27,089 (8.0%)20,629 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes49,874 (14.8%)36,945 (14.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes10,332 (3.1%)6,784 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes11,127 (3.3%)8,455 (3.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes18,867 (5.6%)13,961 (5.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes12,094 (3.6%)8,055 (3.1%)
90 or more Minutes6,238 (1.8%)3,574 (1.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in San Diego

The most frequent times of departure to work in San Diego are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (42,235, 12.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (37,294, 14.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in San Diego
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM17,783 (5.3%)8,505 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM17,658 (5.2%)5,757 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM19,427 (5.8%)7,906 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM32,056 (9.5%)17,780 (6.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM30,440 (9.0%)22,456 (8.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM39,212 (11.6%)37,294 (14.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM32,320 (9.6%)32,129 (12.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM42,235 (12.5%)36,914 (14.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM19,707 (5.9%)19,635 (7.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM30,193 (9.0%)25,558 (9.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM12,130 (3.6%)10,490 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM4,975 (1.5%)4,321 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM22,130 (6.6%)18,454 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM16,824 (5.0%)14,829 (5.7%)
Total337,090 (100.0%)262,028 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in San Diego

Occupancy by Ownership in San Diego

Of the total 515,475 dwellings in San Diego, owner-occupied units account for 245,323 (47.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 270,152 (52.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in San Diego
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units245,32347.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units270,15252.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units515,475100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in San Diego

Occupancy by Household Size in San Diego
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household143,65127.9%
2-Person Household177,67834.5%
3-Person Household80,87815.7%
4+ Person Household113,26822.0%
Total Housing Units515,475100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in San Diego

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in San Diego
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household54,815 (38.2%)88,836 (61.8%)
2-Person Household87,219 (49.1%)90,459 (50.9%)
3-Person Household42,061 (52.0%)38,817 (48.0%)
4+ Person Household61,228 (54.1%)52,040 (45.9%)
Total Housing Units245,323 (47.6%)270,152 (52.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in San Diego

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in San Diego
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School12,868 (33.4%)25,656 (66.6%)
High School Diploma24,408 (38.4%)39,215 (61.6%)
College/Associate Degree56,694 (41.7%)79,389 (58.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher151,353 (54.6%)125,892 (45.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in San Diego

Occupancy by Age of Householder in San Diego
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years132,01125.6%
35 to 44 Years101,44619.7%
45 to 54 Years88,69417.2%
55 to 64 Years82,04315.9%
65 to 74 Years64,31612.5%
75 to 84 Years33,1516.4%
85 Years and Over13,8142.7%
Total515,475100.0%

Housing Finances in San Diego

Median Income by Occupancy in San Diego

Median Income by Occupancy in San Diego
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied245,323 (47.6%)$132,353
Renter-Occupied270,152 (52.4%)$75,291
Average515,475 (100.0%)$98,657

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in San Diego

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in San Diego
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004,283 (1.8%)10,507 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9992,001 (0.8%)4,703 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,726 (1.1%)10,969 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,624 (1.5%)8,371 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9993,997 (1.6%)9,436 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9998,273 (3.4%)19,597 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99913,051 (5.3%)25,331 (9.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99924,903 (10.2%)45,589 (16.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99925,079 (10.2%)38,266 (14.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99951,025 (20.8%)48,950 (18.1%)
$150,000 or more106,361 (43.4%)48,433 (17.9%)
Total245,323 (100.0%)270,152 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in San Diego

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in San Diego
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3006,021 (2.5%)1,951 (0.7%)
$300 to $49912,678 (5.2%)4,432 (1.6%)
$500 to $79922,787 (9.3%)6,339 (2.4%)
$800 to $99912,303 (5.0%)6,120 (2.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49923,518 (9.6%)36,636 (13.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99923,285 (9.5%)67,357 (24.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49926,796 (10.9%)59,092 (21.9%)
$2,500 to $2,99928,811 (11.7%)38,082 (14.1%)
$3,000 or more89,124 (36.3%)44,557 (16.5%)
Total245,323 (100.0%)270,152 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in San Diego

Housing Structures in San Diego

Housing Structures in San Diego
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached230,43944.7%
Single Unit, Attached50,1479.7%
2 Unit Apartments9,9911.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments30,3595.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments49,3029.6%
10 or more Apartments139,47927.1%
Mobile Home / Other5,7581.1%
Total515,475100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in San Diego

Housing Structures by Occupancy in San Diego
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached178,619 (77.5%)51,820 (22.5%)
Single Unit, Attached25,892 (51.6%)24,255 (48.4%)
2 Unit Apartments1,143 (11.4%)8,848 (88.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,597 (18.4%)24,762 (81.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8,357 (17.0%)40,945 (83.1%)
10 or more Apartments22,095 (15.8%)117,384 (84.2%)
Mobile Home / Other3,620 (62.9%)2,138 (37.1%)
Total245,323 (47.6%)270,152 (52.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in San Diego

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in San Diego
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2,440 (1.0%)21,857 (8.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms19,082 (7.8%)96,542 (35.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms82,857 (33.8%)111,022 (41.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms86,081 (35.1%)31,953 (11.8%)
8 or more Rooms54,863 (22.4%)8,778 (3.3%)
Total245,323 (100.0%)270,152 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in San Diego

Housing Structure by Heating Type in San Diego
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas164,351 (67.0%)109,202 (40.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,589 (1.1%)3,834 (1.4%)
Electricity61,520 (25.1%)130,500 (48.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene108 (0.0%)270 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke6 (0.0%)33 (0.0%)
All other Fuels6,851 (2.8%)2,179 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used9,898 (4.0%)24,134 (8.9%)
Total245,323 (100.0%)270,152 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in San Diego

Household Vehicle Usage in San Diego
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle6,147 (2.5%)26,033 (9.6%)
1 Vehicle62,683 (25.6%)114,415 (42.3%)
2 Vehicles107,374 (43.8%)97,360 (36.0%)
3 or more Vehicles69,119 (28.2%)32,344 (12.0%)
Total245,323 (100.0%)270,152 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in San Diego

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in San Diego

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units73,000172,323
Median Property Value$755,300$793,800
Median Household Income$92,716$85,428
Monthly Housing Costs$747$87,496
Real Estate Taxes$3,618$2,921

Property Value by Mortgage Status in San Diego

Property Value by Mortgage Status in San Diego
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,091 (2.9%)1,829 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,130 (1.5%)1,146 (0.7%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,626 (5.0%)3,448 (2.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9999,449 (12.9%)23,822 (13.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99919,858 (27.2%)48,336 (28.1%)
$750,000 to $999,99916,200 (22.2%)43,291 (25.1%)
$1,000,000 or more20,646 (28.3%)50,451 (29.3%)
Total73,000 (100.0%)172,323 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in San Diego

Household Income by Mortgage Status in San Diego
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003,380 (4.6%)1,450 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9995,913 (8.1%)2,904 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,198 (5.8%)4,434 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,468 (8.9%)4,075 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,307 (14.1%)6,583 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,656 (11.9%)14,596 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99913,145 (18.0%)16,423 (9.5%)
$150,000 or more20,933 (28.7%)37,880 (22.0%)
Total73,000 (100.0%)172,323 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in San Diego

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in San Diego
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x5,353 (7.3%)148,945 (86.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,088 (7.0%)9,164 (5.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x6,308 (8.6%)20,563 (11.9%)
4.0x or more55,069 (75.4%)29,727 (17.2%)
Total73,000 (100.0%)172,323 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in San Diego

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in San Diego
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8005,435 (7.4%)874 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4999,514 (13.0%)3,873 (2.2%)
$800 to $1,49954,250 (74.3%)8,693 (5.0%)
Total73,000 (100.0%)172,323 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in San Diego

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in San Diego

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in San Diego
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years86,358 (97.2%)2,461 (2.8%)
6 to 18 Years185,918 (95.9%)8,035 (4.1%)
19 to 25 Years124,238 (89.8%)14,169 (10.2%)
26 to 34 Years195,653 (89.6%)22,717 (10.4%)
35 to 44 Years175,129 (90.5%)18,367 (9.5%)
45 to 54 Years151,806 (91.6%)13,956 (8.4%)
55 to 64 Years139,971 (93.1%)10,390 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years109,383 (98.7%)1,461 (1.3%)
75 Years and older77,916 (99.4%)451 (0.6%)
Total1,246,372 (93.1%)92,007 (6.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in San Diego

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in San Diego
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born86,358 (97.2%)2,461 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen185,918 (95.9%)8,035 (4.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen124,238 (89.8%)14,169 (10.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in San Diego

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in San Diego
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000101,504 (90.9%)10,175 (9.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999131,321 (88.5%)17,036 (11.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999145,748 (88.3%)19,316 (11.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999140,366 (91.9%)12,331 (8.1%)
$100,000 and over704,006 (95.7%)31,586 (4.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in San Diego

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in San Diego
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 624,968 (28.1%)65,098 (73.3%)
6 to 18 Years62,222 (32.1%)133,037 (68.6%)
19 to 25 Years26,441 (19.1%)101,086 (73.0%)
25 to 34 Years36,103 (16.5%)166,092 (76.1%)
35 to 44 Years30,096 (15.5%)151,602 (78.3%)
45 to 54 Years30,550 (18.4%)128,491 (77.5%)
55 to 64 Years35,140 (23.4%)112,303 (74.7%)
65 to 74 Years101,408 (91.5%)55,781 (50.3%)
75 Years and over76,187 (97.2%)40,840 (52.1%)
Total423,115 (31.6%)954,330 (71.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in San Diego

Disability Status by Sex by Age in San Diego
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years236 (0.6%)163 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years5,272 (5.4%)3,107 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years9,882 (5.2%)8,179 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years22,575 (8.7%)20,576 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years11,388 (22.1%)11,854 (20.0%)
75 Years and over14,513 (43.0%)22,563 (50.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in San Diego

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in San Diego: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years69 (0.2%)136 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years460 (0.5%)493 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,302 (0.7%)1,062 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years5,175 (2.0%)3,316 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years4,152 (8.1%)2,435 (4.1%)
75 Years and over8,187 (24.3%)7,551 (16.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in San Diego: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years220 (0.6%)90 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years660 (0.7%)705 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years1,544 (0.8%)1,460 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years4,393 (1.7%)3,782 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,126 (4.1%)1,839 (3.1%)
75 Years and over2,512 (7.4%)3,873 (8.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in San Diego: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4,212 (4.3%)2,077 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years6,408 (3.4%)5,116 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years9,276 (3.6%)7,536 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,118 (6.1%)2,893 (4.9%)
75 Years and over4,202 (12.5%)7,445 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in San Diego: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years540 (0.5%)515 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,269 (0.7%)1,241 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years10,220 (3.9%)10,090 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years6,244 (12.1%)8,151 (13.7%)
75 Years and over8,165 (24.2%)16,460 (36.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in San Diego: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,202 (1.2%)775 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,138 (0.6%)999 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years3,460 (1.3%)3,859 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,179 (4.2%)2,528 (4.3%)
75 Years and over3,638 (10.8%)8,099 (18.1%)

Technology Access in San Diego

Computing Device Access in San Diego

Computing Device Access in San Diego
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop455,51888.4%
Smartphone481,45893.4%
Tablet357,45669.3%
No Computing Device14,8672.9%
Total515,475100.0%

Internet Access in San Diego

Internet Access in San Diego
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet4210.1%
Broadband Home430,06183.4%
Cellular Data Only45,4208.8%
Satellite Internet26,9625.2%
No Internet29,7225.8%
Total515,475100.0%

San Diego Summary

San Diego, California is a major city located in the southwestern corner of the United States. It is the second-largest city in California and the eighth-largest in the United States. San Diego is known for its mild climate, natural deep-water harbor, extensive beaches, long association with the U.S. Navy, and recent emergence as a healthcare and biotechnology development center.

Geography

San Diego is located in the southwestern corner of California, just north of the Mexican border. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Anza-Borrego Desert to the east, and the Laguna Mountains to the north. The city is situated on a coastal plain, with an average elevation of about 500 feet (150 m). The city's terrain is mostly flat, with some hills and canyons. The highest point in the city is Cowles Mountain, which rises to an elevation of 1,591 feet (485 m).
San Diego has a Mediterranean climate, with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). The average annual precipitation is 10.3 inches (261 mm).

Economy

San Diego's economy is largely based on tourism, defense, and manufacturing. The city is home to several major military installations, including the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, the Naval Base San Diego, and the Naval Air Station North Island. The city is also home to several major defense contractors, including General Atomics, Northrop Grumman, and Lockheed Martin.
San Diego is also a major manufacturing center, with a large number of companies producing electronics, medical devices, and other products. The city is home to several major companies, including Qualcomm, Sempra Energy, and Petco.
San Diego is also a major tourist destination, with more than 30 million visitors each year. The city is home to several major attractions, including the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld San Diego, and the USS Midway Museum.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, San Diego had a population of 1,301,617. The racial makeup of the city was 48.5% White, 8.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 28.2% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 11.3% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.0% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,867, and the median income for a family was $60,717. The per capita income for the city was $27,837. About 11.3% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
San Diego is a diverse city, with a large population of immigrants from Mexico, Central America, and Asia. The city is also home to a large number of military personnel and their families.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of San Diego?
Total Population of San Diego is 1,383,987.
What is the Total Male Population of San Diego?
Total Male Population of San Diego is 706,494.
What is the Total Female Population of San Diego?
Total Female Population of San Diego is 677,493.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in San Diego?
There are 104.28 Males per 100 Females in San Diego.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in San Diego?
There are 95.90 Females per 100 Males in San Diego.
What is the Median Population Age in San Diego?
Median Population Age in San Diego is 35.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in San Diego
Average Family Size in San Diego is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in San Diego
Average Household Size in San Diego is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in San Diego?
Per Capita income in San Diego is $51,368.
What is the Median Family Income in San Diego?
Median Family Income in San Diego is $115,908.
What is the Median Household income in San Diego?
Median Household Income in San Diego is $98,657.
What is Income or Wage Gap in San Diego?
Income or Wage Gap in San Diego is 25.2%.
Women in San Diego earn 74.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in San Diego?
Family Income Deficit in San Diego is $10,783.
Families that are below poverty line in San Diego earn $10,783 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in San Diego?
Inequality or Gini Index in San Diego is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in San Diego?
There are 783,143 People in the Labor Forcein in San Diego.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in San Diego?
68.1% of People are in the Labor Force in San Diego.
What is the Unemployment Rate in San Diego?
Unemployment Rate in San Diego is 6.1%.