Chula Vista, CA

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276,103
TOTAL POPULATION
137,744
MALE POPULATION
138,359
FEMALE POPULATION
99.56
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.45
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,618
PER CAPITA INCOME
$112,818
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$101,984
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,329
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
144,663
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Chula Vista Zip Codes

Chula Vista Area Codes

Race in Chula Vista

The most populous races in Chula Vista are Hispanic or Latino (166,129 | 60.2%), White / Caucasian (112,825 | 40.9%), and Two or more Races (64,044 | 23.2%).
Race in Chula Vista
Race# Population% Population
Asian42,84415.5%
Black / African American14,3155.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific9920.4%
Hispanic or Latino166,12960.2%
Native / Alaskan2,2510.8%
White / Caucasian112,82540.9%
Two or more Races64,04423.2%
Some other Race38,83214.1%
Total276,103100.0%

Ancestry in Chula Vista

The most populous ancestries reported in Chula Vista are Mexican (151,911 | 55.0%), Korean (38,739 | 14.0%), German (8,909 | 3.2%), Irish (8,094 | 2.9%), and English (7,283 | 2.6%), together accounting for 77.8% of all Chula Vista residents.
Ancestry in Chula Vista
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan340.0%
African1,2370.4%
American4,5791.7%
Apache4110.2%
Arab1,0510.4%
Arapaho380.0%
Argentinean4580.2%
Armenian580.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac130.0%
Australian1000.0%
Austrian880.0%
Bangladeshi650.0%
Basque1370.1%
Belgian330.0%
Belizean300.0%
Bhutanese3,7601.4%
Blackfeet180.0%
Bolivian420.0%
Brazilian1800.1%
British6410.2%
Bulgarian560.0%
Burmese2,3450.9%
Cajun310.0%
Canadian3720.1%
Carpatho Rusyn120.0%
Celtic90.0%
Central American2,2940.8%
Central American Indian4160.2%
Cherokee1900.1%
Chilean2670.1%
Choctaw1280.1%
Colombian7880.3%
Comanche590.0%
Costa Rican1530.1%
Creek100.0%
Croatian950.0%
Cuban5280.2%
Czech680.0%
Czechoslovakian650.0%
Danish4590.2%
Delaware2280.1%
Dominican4660.2%
Dutch9030.3%
Eastern European4870.2%
Ecuadorian3790.1%
Egyptian1960.1%
English7,2832.6%
Ethiopian750.0%
European2,4720.9%
Filipino1710.1%
Finnish1340.1%
French2,5960.9%
French Canadian5830.2%
German8,9093.2%
German Russian110.0%
Ghanaian1700.1%
Greek3880.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro1,0590.4%
Guatemalan7530.3%
Haitian1350.1%
Honduran840.0%
Hopi190.0%
Hungarian2810.1%
Icelander280.0%
Indian (Asian)3,4741.3%
Indonesian1430.1%
Inupiat1060.0%
Iranian2910.1%
Irish8,0942.9%
Israeli360.0%
Italian5,4142.0%
Jamaican6470.2%
Japanese3770.1%
Jordanian630.0%
Kenyan390.0%
Korean38,73914.0%
Laotian2460.1%
Lebanese3570.1%
Lithuanian170.0%
Luxembourger80.0%
Malaysian3800.1%
Mexican151,91155.0%
Mexican American Indian1,9720.7%
Mongolian250.0%
Moroccan80.0%
Native Hawaiian3190.1%
Navajo1190.0%
Nicaraguan7100.3%
Nigerian1690.1%
Northern European1980.1%
Norwegian9860.4%
Okinawan890.0%
Paiute330.0%
Pakistani2280.1%
Palestinian2140.1%
Panamanian750.0%
Pennsylvania German80.0%
Peruvian6910.3%
Pima10.0%
Polish2,0190.7%
Portuguese8110.3%
Potawatomi70.0%
Pueblo420.0%
Puerto Rican3,5851.3%
Puget Sound Salish70.0%
Romanian1920.1%
Russian9090.3%
Salvadoran5190.2%
Samoan1470.1%
Scandinavian5550.2%
Scotch-Irish7940.3%
Scottish1,1500.4%
Serbian670.0%
Sioux800.0%
Slavic440.0%
Slovak130.0%
Slovene90.0%
South American2,9851.1%
South American Indian140.0%
Spaniard1,3540.5%
Spanish6360.2%
Sri Lankan1,7790.6%
Subsaharan African1,7080.6%
Swedish1,2580.5%
Swiss2280.1%
Syrian240.0%
Thai9440.3%
Tohono O'Odham10.0%
Tongan1400.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian70.0%
Turkish600.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander60.0%
Ukrainian2900.1%
Uruguayan560.0%
Ute50.0%
Venezuelan3040.1%
Welsh3250.1%
West Indian110.0%
Yaqui750.0%
Zimbabwean180.0%
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Immigrants in Chula Vista

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Chula Vista came from Latin America (54,622 | 19.8%), Central America (51,275 | 18.6%), Mexico (50,141 | 18.2%), Asia (23,202 | 8.4%), and South Eastern Asia (18,798 | 6.8%), together accounting for 71.7% of all Chula Vista residents.
Immigrants in Chula Vista
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan580.0%
Africa4690.2%
Argentina3700.1%
Asia23,2028.4%
Australia460.0%
Austria220.0%
Azores10.0%
Barbados60.0%
Belgium250.0%
Belize140.0%
Bolivia230.0%
Brazil2150.1%
Cambodia650.0%
Canada5460.2%
Caribbean1,0260.4%
Central America51,27518.6%
Chile2440.1%
China1,0510.4%
Colombia5590.2%
Costa Rica900.0%
Cuba1630.1%
Dominican Republic2730.1%
Eastern Africa1350.1%
Eastern Asia3,4381.3%
Eastern Europe4420.2%
Ecuador940.0%
Egypt780.0%
El Salvador3650.1%
England2150.1%
Ethiopia240.0%
Europe2,0250.7%
France1080.0%
Germany2040.1%
Ghana1700.1%
Greece220.0%
Guatemala3920.1%
Guyana1720.1%
Haiti270.0%
Honduras190.0%
Hong Kong1220.0%
India2650.1%
Indonesia3340.1%
Iran2070.1%
Iraq180.0%
Ireland80.0%
Italy1030.0%
Jamaica4920.2%
Japan1,1070.4%
Jordan620.0%
Kazakhstan240.0%
Kenya720.0%
Korea1,2800.5%
Laos620.0%
Latin America54,62219.8%
Latvia370.0%
Lebanon760.0%
Liberia10.0%
Malaysia620.0%
Mexico50,14118.2%
Morocco80.0%
Netherlands350.0%
Nicaragua2050.1%
Nigeria770.0%
Northern Africa860.0%
Northern Europe8470.3%
Oceania1500.1%
Pakistan90.0%
Panama490.0%
Peru2070.1%
Philippines16,8876.1%
Poland720.0%
Portugal370.0%
Russia2640.1%
Saudi Arabia560.0%
Scotland640.0%
Singapore810.0%
South America2,3210.8%
South Central Asia6540.2%
South Eastern Asia18,7986.8%
Southern Europe3420.1%
Spain1800.1%
Sri Lanka910.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines240.0%
Sweden2160.1%
Syria190.0%
Taiwan2520.1%
Thailand2160.1%
Trinidad and Tobago200.0%
Turkey230.0%
Uganda210.0%
Ukraine330.0%
Uruguay560.0%
Venezuela2550.1%
Vietnam9430.3%
Western Africa2480.1%
Western Asia2700.1%
Western Europe3940.1%
Zimbabwe180.0%
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Sex and Age in Chula Vista

Sex and Age in Chula Vista

The most populous age groups in Chula Vista are 30 to 34 Years (10,987 | 8.0%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (11,257 | 8.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Chula Vista
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,330 (6.0%)7,316 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years9,694 (7.0%)9,544 (6.9%)
10 to 14 Years9,450 (6.9%)11,257 (8.1%)
15 to 19 Years10,347 (7.5%)9,728 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years9,338 (6.8%)8,562 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years10,201 (7.4%)8,949 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years10,987 (8.0%)9,559 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years10,503 (7.6%)9,754 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years10,014 (7.3%)9,739 (7.0%)
45 to 49 Years8,992 (6.5%)9,504 (6.9%)
50 to 54 Years9,572 (7.0%)9,459 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years7,879 (5.7%)7,860 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years7,859 (5.7%)7,920 (5.7%)
65 to 69 Years5,118 (3.7%)5,914 (4.3%)
70 to 74 Years3,967 (2.9%)4,749 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years2,249 (1.6%)3,241 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years1,542 (1.1%)2,603 (1.9%)
85 Years and over1,702 (1.2%)2,701 (1.9%)
Total137,744 (100.0%)138,359 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Chula Vista

Median Family Size in Chula Vista

The median family size in Chula Vista is 3.69 persons per family, with married-couple families (48,048 | 72.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.82 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,250 | 8.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.07 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Chula Vista
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple48,048 (72.8%)3.82
Single Male/Father5,250 (8.0%)3.07
Single Female/Mother12,750 (19.3%)3.44
Total Families66,048 (100.0%)3.69

Median Household Size in Chula Vista

The median household size in Chula Vista is 3.30 persons per household, with married-couple households (48,048 | 57.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.85 persons per household. non-family households (17,026 | 20.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Chula Vista
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple48,048 (57.8%)3.85
Single Male/Father5,250 (6.3%)3.45
Single Female/Mother12,750 (15.3%)3.75
Non-family17,026 (20.5%)1.34
Total Households83,074 (100.0%)3.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in Chula Vista

Out of a total of 83,074 households in Chula Vista, 66,048 (79.5%) are family households, while 17,026 (20.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 17,568, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 13,154.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chula Vista
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-13,154 (15.8%)
2-Person Households17,568 (21.1%)2,967 (3.6%)
3-Person Households16,801 (20.2%)613 (0.7%)
4-Person Households16,045 (19.3%)218 (0.3%)
5-Person Households9,501 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3,378 (4.1%)62 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households2,755 (3.3%)12 (0.0%)
Total66,048 (79.5%)17,026 (20.5%)

Female Fertility in Chula Vista

Fertility by Age in Chula Vista

Average fertility rate in Chula Vista is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 78.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 50.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Chula Vista
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years82 (2.0%)8.0
20 to 34 years2,112 (50.5%)78.0
35 to 50 years1,989 (47.5%)65.0
Total4,183 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chula Vista

75.4% of women with births (4,183) in Chula Vista are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% 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 Chula Vista
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,489 (70.5%)623 (29.5%)
35 to 50 years1,665 (83.7%)324 (16.3%)
Total3,154 (75.4%)1,029 (24.6%)

Fertility by Education in Chula Vista

Average fertility rate in Chula Vista is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 86.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 46.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Chula Vista
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School305 (7.3%)24.0
High School Diploma862 (20.6%)66.0
College or Associate's Degree1,952 (46.7%)86.0
Bachelor's Degree654 (15.6%)50.0
Graduate Degree410 (9.8%)68.0
Total4,183 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chula Vista

24.6% of women with births in Chula Vista are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 97.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 38.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chula Vista
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School240 (78.7%)65 (21.3%)
High School Diploma533 (61.8%)329 (38.2%)
College or Associate's Degree1,429 (73.2%)523 (26.8%)
Bachelor's Degree553 (84.6%)101 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree399 (97.3%)11 (2.7%)
Total3,154 (75.4%)1,029 (24.6%)

Income in Chula Vista

Income Overview in Chula Vista

Per Capita Income in Chula Vista is $37,618, while median incomes of families and households are $112,818 and $101,984 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income276,103$37,618
Median Family Income66,048$112,818
Mean Family Income66,048$128,828
Median Household Income83,074$101,984
Mean Household Income83,074$120,845
Income Deficit66,048$11,329
Wage / Income Gap (%)276,10329.08%
Wage / Income Gap ($)276,10370.92¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index276,1030.41

Earnings by Sex in Chula Vista

Average Earnings in Chula Vista are $45,542, $52,112 for men and $36,957 for women, a difference of 29.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Chula Vista
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male77,465 (54.8%)$52,112
Female63,987 (45.2%)$36,957
Total141,452 (100.0%)$45,542

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chula Vista

The most common earnings brackets in Chula Vista are $100,000+ for men (15,285 | 19.7%) and $100,000+ for women (8,648 | 13.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chula Vista
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,345 (3.0%)2,920 (4.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,061 (2.7%)1,615 (2.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,770 (2.3%)2,596 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,354 (1.8%)1,904 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,774 (2.3%)1,896 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,729 (2.2%)2,003 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,590 (2.1%)2,241 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999928 (1.2%)1,880 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,291 (1.7%)1,828 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,862 (2.4%)2,398 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,566 (5.9%)4,414 (6.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,492 (5.8%)4,747 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,548 (4.6%)3,503 (5.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,424 (4.4%)3,015 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,274 (5.5%)3,057 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,613 (4.7%)2,509 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9996,139 (7.9%)3,693 (5.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9995,661 (7.3%)3,354 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,759 (12.6%)5,766 (9.0%)
$100,000+15,285 (19.7%)8,648 (13.5%)
Total77,465 (100.0%)63,987 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chula Vista

Average earnings in Chula Vista are $57,449 for men and $41,768 for women, a difference of 27.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $99,156, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $40,146. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $83,734, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,722.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chula Vista
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$40,146$24,722
High School Diploma$47,448$31,896
College or Associate's Degree$55,945$38,737
Bachelor's Degree$79,682$62,354
Graduate Degree$99,156$83,734
Total$57,449$41,768

Family Income in Chula Vista

Family Income Brackets in Chula Vista

According to the Chula Vista family income data, there are 15,653 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 925 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Chula Vista
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,6512.5%
$10,000 to $14,9999251.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992,6424.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993,0384.6%
$35,000 to $49,9994,7557.2%
$50,000 to $74,9998,38812.7%
$75,000 to $99,9997,79411.8%
$100,000 to $149,99915,65323.7%
$150,000 to $199,99910,30315.6%
$200,000+10,96416.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chula Vista

7+ person families (2,436 | 3.7%) account for the highest median family income in Chula Vista with $158,114 per family, while 2-person families (20,151 | 30.5%) have the highest median income of $42,157 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chula Vista
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families20,151 (30.5%)$84,314
3-Person Families15,958 (24.2%)$102,827
4-Person Families15,577 (23.6%)$132,451
5-Person Families9,123 (13.8%)$122,996
6-Person Families2,803 (4.2%)$143,722
7+ Person Families2,436 (3.7%)$158,114
Total66,048 (100.0%)$112,818

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chula Vista

The median family income in Chula Vista is $112,818, with families comprising 3+ earners (12,091) having the highest median family income of $162,685, while families with no earners (6,508) have the lowest median family income of $37,725, accounting for 18.3% and 9.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Chula Vista
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners6,508 (9.9%)$37,725
1 Earner19,935 (30.2%)$71,666
2 Earners27,514 (41.7%)$132,683
3+ Earners12,091 (18.3%)$162,685
Total66,048 (100.0%)$112,818

Household Income in Chula Vista

Household Income Brackets in Chula Vista

With 18,775 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Chula Vista, accounting for 22.6% of all households. In contrast, only 2,409 households (2.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Chula Vista
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,5753.1%
$10,000 to $14,9992,4092.9%
$15,000 to $24,9994,0714.9%
$25,000 to $34,9994,7355.7%
$35,000 to $49,9996,3977.7%
$50,000 to $74,99910,46712.6%
$75,000 to $99,9999,80311.8%
$100,000 to $149,99918,77522.6%
$150,000 to $199,99911,71314.1%
$200,000+12,12914.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Chula Vista

The median household income in Chula Vista is $101,984, with the highest median household income of $121,713 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 35,275 households (42.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $66,286, with 1,676 households (2.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Chula Vista
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,676 (2.0%)$66,286
25 to 44 Years29,348 (35.3%)$102,331
45 to 64 Years35,275 (42.5%)$121,713
65+ Years16,775 (20.2%)$66,310
Total83,074 (100.0%)$101,984

Poverty in Chula Vista

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chula Vista

With 7.3% poverty level for males and 10.2% for females among the residents of Chula Vista, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 234 males (12.4%) and 991 females (13.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chula Vista
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years844 (10.3%)991 (13.8%)
5 Years234 (12.4%)195 (12.4%)
6 to 11 Years929 (8.4%)1,248 (10.1%)
12 to 14 Years691 (11.4%)679 (11.1%)
15 Years208 (9.6%)240 (11.5%)
16 and 17 Years467 (10.8%)439 (10.8%)
18 to 24 Years1,134 (8.6%)1,170 (9.6%)
25 to 34 Years1,083 (5.1%)2,159 (11.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,230 (6.0%)2,159 (11.1%)
45 to 54 Years843 (4.6%)1,423 (7.5%)
55 to 64 Years973 (6.2%)1,410 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years874 (9.7%)970 (9.2%)
75 Years and over529 (9.9%)946 (11.2%)
Total10,039 (7.3%)14,029 (10.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chula Vista

According to the poverty statistics in Chula Vista, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.4% of males and 92.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chula Vista
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,335 (89.7%)6,187 (86.2%)
5 Years1,658 (87.6%)1,371 (87.5%)
6 to 11 Years10,188 (91.6%)11,102 (89.9%)
12 to 14 Years5,352 (88.6%)5,418 (88.9%)
15 Years1,966 (90.4%)1,853 (88.5%)
16 and 17 Years3,863 (89.2%)3,607 (89.1%)
18 to 24 Years11,977 (91.3%)10,968 (90.4%)
25 to 34 Years20,002 (94.9%)16,341 (88.3%)
35 to 44 Years19,188 (94.0%)17,333 (88.9%)
45 to 54 Years17,637 (95.4%)17,529 (92.5%)
55 to 64 Years14,667 (93.8%)14,331 (91.0%)
65 to 74 Years8,133 (90.3%)9,607 (90.8%)
75 Years and over4,832 (90.1%)7,487 (88.8%)
Total126,798 (92.7%)123,134 (89.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chula Vista

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Chula Vista show that 3.9% or 1,895 of the total 48,048 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 16.5%, comprising of 46 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.6%, which includes 822 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chula Vista
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children21,924 (96.4%)822 (3.6%)
1 or 2 Children20,025 (96.2%)794 (3.8%)
3 or 4 Children3,971 (94.5%)233 (5.5%)
5 or more Children233 (83.5%)46 (16.5%)
Total46,153 (96.1%)1,895 (3.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chula Vista

According to the poverty data in Chula Vista, 7.4% or 391 single-father households and 18.7% or 2,383 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 households (27.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 71 households (93.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chula Vista
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children93 (3.8%)561 (9.7%)
1 or 2 Children247 (9.5%)1,300 (23.3%)
3 or 4 Children51 (27.7%)451 (34.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)71 (93.4%)
Total391 (7.4%)2,383 (18.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chula Vista

The poverty data for Chula Vista shows that 1,895 of the married-couple family households (3.9%) and 2,774 of the single-parent households (15.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 households (16.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 71 household (69.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chula Vista
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children822 (3.6%)654 (8.0%)
1 or 2 Children794 (3.8%)1,547 (18.9%)
3 or 4 Children233 (5.5%)502 (33.5%)
5 or more Children46 (16.5%)71 (69.6%)
Total1,895 (3.9%)2,774 (15.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Chula Vista

Employment by Class of Employer in Chula Vista

Among the 129,066 employed individuals in Chula Vista, private company employees (79,952 | 62.0%), federal government employees (13,354 | 10.3%), and local government employees (10,146 | 7.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Chula Vista
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees79,95262.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,8102.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7,8716.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations9,1867.1%
Local Government Employees10,1467.9%
State Government Employees4,6183.6%
Federal Government Employees13,35410.3%
Unpaid Family Workers1290.1%
Total129,066100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Chula Vista

According to the labor force statistics for Chula Vista, out of the total population over 16 years of age (216,237), 66.9% or 144,663 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.8% or 12,730 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 86.1% or 16,488 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 30.0% or 1,545 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Chula Vista
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5,151 (32.6%)1,545 (30.0%)
20 to 24 Years12,852 (71.8%)2,480 (19.3%)
25 to 29 Years16,488 (86.1%)1,517 (9.2%)
30 to 34 Years17,402 (84.7%)1,427 (8.2%)
35 to 44 Years34,209 (85.5%)2,224 (6.5%)
45 to 54 Years31,260 (83.3%)1,938 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years11,977 (76.1%)611 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years9,310 (59.0%)819 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,213 (26.4%)198 (3.8%)
75 Years and over884 (6.3%)16 (1.8%)
Total144,663 (66.9%)12,730 (8.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chula Vista

According to labor force statistics for Chula Vista, 81.1% of individuals (120,637) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (148,751) are in the labor force, with 7.1% or 8,565 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 86.6% or 41,546 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.1% or 1,917 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chula Vista
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School12,693 (70.3%)2,726 (15.1%)
High School Diploma25,390 (78.9%)3,121 (9.7%)
College / Associate Degree41,038 (81.2%)3,336 (6.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher41,546 (86.6%)1,631 (3.4%)
Total120,637 (81.1%)10,561 (7.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Chula Vista

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chula Vista are Community & Social Service (11,902 | 9.3%), Management (11,854 | 9.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (9,652 | 7.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (8,284 | 6.5%), and Business & Financial (7,789 | 6.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Chula Vista

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chula Vista, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.8%), Computers & Mathematics (82.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (77.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.8%), Health Technologists (74.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Chula Vista
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6,825 (57.6%)5,029 (42.4%)
Business & Financial4,507 (57.9%)3,282 (42.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7,512 (77.8%)2,140 (22.2%)
Computers & Mathematics3,352 (82.3%)720 (17.7%)
Architecture & Engineering3,318 (84.8%)595 (15.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science842 (50.5%)825 (49.5%)
Community & Social Service 4,342 (36.5%)7,560 (63.5%)
Education, Arts & Media822 (31.4%)1,793 (68.6%)
Legal Services & Support674 (51.3%)640 (48.7%)
Education Instruction & Library1,589 (26.4%)4,440 (73.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,257 (64.7%)687 (35.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,088 (25.2%)6,196 (74.8%)
Health Technologists1,461 (25.9%)4,175 (74.1%)
Total (Category)25,274 (51.1%)24,207 (48.9%)
Total (Overall)68,958 (54.1%)58,477 (45.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Chula Vista are Food Preparation & Serving (7,640 | 6.0%), Healthcare Support (5,437 | 4.3%), Security & Protection (4,894 | 3.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,780 | 3.7%), and Personal Care & Service (3,166 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Chula Vista

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Chula Vista, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (83.6%), Security & Protection (79.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (72.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (77.8%), Personal Care & Service (64.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (48.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Chula Vista
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,206 (22.2%)4,231 (77.8%)
Security & Protection3,865 (79.0%)1,029 (21.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,456 (72.4%)556 (27.6%)
Law Enforcement2,409 (83.6%)473 (16.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,900 (51.0%)3,740 (48.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,568 (53.7%)2,212 (46.3%)
Personal Care & Service1,139 (36.0%)2,027 (64.0%)
Total (Category)12,678 (48.9%)13,239 (51.1%)
Total (Overall)68,958 (54.1%)58,477 (45.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chula Vista are Office & Administration (15,378 | 12.1%), and Sales & Related (12,876 | 10.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Chula Vista

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Chula Vista
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5,673 (44.1%)7,203 (55.9%)
Office & Administration5,333 (34.7%)10,045 (65.3%)
Total (Category)11,006 (39.0%)17,248 (61.1%)
Total (Overall)68,958 (54.1%)58,477 (45.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Chula Vista are Construction & Extraction (6,487 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,524 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (405 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Chula Vista

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Chula Vista
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry200 (49.4%)205 (50.6%)
Construction & Extraction6,374 (98.3%)113 (1.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,421 (97.1%)103 (2.9%)
Total (Category)9,995 (96.0%)421 (4.0%)
Total (Overall)68,958 (54.1%)58,477 (45.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Chula Vista are Production (5,667 | 4.4%), Transportation (4,178 | 3.3%), and Material Moving (3,522 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Chula Vista

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Chula Vista
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,913 (69.1%)1,754 (30.9%)
Transportation3,542 (84.8%)636 (15.2%)
Material Moving2,550 (72.4%)972 (27.6%)
Total (Category)10,005 (74.9%)3,362 (25.2%)
Total (Overall)68,958 (54.1%)58,477 (45.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Chula Vista

Employment Industries in Chula Vista

The major employment industries in Chula Vista include Health Care & Social Assistance (19,631 | 15.4%), Retail Trade (14,495 | 11.4%), Public Administration (10,753 | 8.4%), Manufacturing (10,508 | 8.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (10,449 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Chula Vista

Employment Industries by Sex in Chula Vista

The Chula Vista industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (92.2%), and Utilities (80.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (74.7%), Educational Services (69.9%), and Finance & Insurance (57.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chula Vista
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting304 (59.7%)205 (40.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction7,919 (92.2%)666 (7.8%)
Manufacturing7,677 (73.1%)2,831 (26.9%)
Wholesale Trade1,620 (65.3%)859 (34.6%)
Retail Trade7,443 (51.3%)7,052 (48.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing5,506 (75.4%)1,797 (24.6%)
Utilities762 (80.7%)182 (19.3%)
Information1,193 (68.4%)550 (31.6%)
Finance & Insurance1,908 (42.6%)2,573 (57.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,463 (50.5%)1,434 (49.5%)
Professional & Scientific5,819 (60.0%)3,881 (40.0%)
Enterprise Management58 (45.0%)71 (55.0%)
Administrative & Support2,867 (58.8%)2,011 (41.2%)
Educational Services3,115 (30.1%)7,234 (69.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4,976 (25.4%)14,655 (74.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,216 (58.9%)850 (41.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,805 (55.6%)4,644 (44.4%)
Public Administration6,706 (62.4%)4,047 (37.6%)
Total68,958 (54.1%)58,477 (45.9%)

Education in Chula Vista

School Enrollment in Chula Vista

The most common levels of schooling among the 81,299 students in Chula Vista are college / undergraduate (21,767 | 26.8%), high school (18,186 | 22.4%), and elementary school (15,551 | 19.1%).
School Enrollment in Chula Vista
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,2174.0%
Kindergarten4,1735.1%
Elementary School15,55119.1%
Middle School15,13718.6%
High School18,18622.4%
College / Undergraduate21,76726.8%
Graduate / Professional3,2684.0%
Total81,299100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chula Vista

Out of a total of 81,299 students who are enrolled in schools in Chula Vista, 9,675 (11.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 71,624 (88.1%) 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 1,297 (44.8% 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 19,233 (94.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chula Vista
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,596 (55.2%)1,297 (44.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old16,842 (91.1%)1,644 (8.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds19,233 (94.4%)1,140 (5.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds11,708 (93.6%)806 (6.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5,256 (91.7%)476 (8.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8,263 (87.7%)1,156 (12.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4,699 (75.9%)1,490 (24.1%)
35 Years and over4,051 (71.2%)1,642 (28.8%)
Total71,624 (88.1%)9,675 (11.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chula Vista

Business (12,105 | 20.1%), science & technology (7,993 | 13.3%), engineering (5,946 | 9.9%), social sciences (5,869 | 9.8%), and arts & humanities (4,884 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 60,141 individuals in Chula Vista who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chula Vista
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,2155.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,4604.1%
Physical & Health Sciences1,1521.9%
Psychology2,9724.9%
Social Sciences5,8699.8%
Engineering5,9469.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies9221.5%
Science & Technology7,99313.3%
Business12,10520.1%
Education4,1726.9%
Literature & Languages2,0433.4%
Liberal Arts & History2,9594.9%
Visual & Performing Arts1,3922.3%
Communications2,0573.4%
Arts & Humanities4,8848.1%
Total60,141100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Chula Vista

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chula Vista

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chula Vista are males with 2 vehicles (27,922, accounting for 39.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (21,884, making up 48.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chula Vista
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle963 (1.3%)1,256 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle8,165 (11.4%)8,354 (14.5%)
2 Vehicles27,922 (39.1%)21,884 (38.1%)
3 Vehicles17,517 (24.5%)14,641 (25.5%)
4 Vehicles9,894 (13.9%)6,950 (12.1%)
5 or more Vehicles6,958 (9.7%)4,382 (7.6%)
Total71,419 (100.0%)57,467 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Chula Vista

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chula Vista are 30 to 34 minutes (18,916 commuters, 16.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (18,183 commuters, 15.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (16,654 commuters, 14.4%).
Commute Time in Chula Vista
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,0020.9%
5 to 9 Minutes6,5405.6%
10 to 14 Minutes12,13410.5%
15 to 19 Minutes16,65414.4%
20 to 24 Minutes18,18315.7%
25 to 29 Minutes9,9238.6%
30 to 34 Minutes18,91616.3%
35 to 39 Minutes4,6494.0%
40 to 44 Minutes5,3274.6%
45 to 59 Minutes12,09110.4%
60 to 89 Minutes6,9286.0%
90 or more Minutes3,5183.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Chula Vista

The most common commute times in Chula Vista are 30 to 34 minutes (11,531 commuters, 17.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (7,855 commuters, 15.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Chula Vista
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes295 (0.5%)707 (1.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,688 (4.2%)3,852 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,769 (8.9%)6,365 (12.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes8,799 (13.6%)7,855 (15.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes10,409 (16.1%)7,774 (15.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes6,463 (10.0%)3,460 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes11,531 (17.8%)7,385 (14.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,696 (4.2%)1,953 (3.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,959 (4.6%)2,368 (4.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes7,014 (10.8%)5,077 (9.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,960 (6.1%)2,968 (5.8%)
90 or more Minutes2,216 (3.4%)1,302 (2.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chula Vista

The most frequent times of departure to work in Chula Vista are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (8,077, 12.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (7,498, 14.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chula Vista
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM6,305 (9.7%)2,741 (5.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,630 (7.1%)1,955 (3.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4,957 (7.6%)2,374 (4.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8,077 (12.5%)5,192 (10.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,862 (7.5%)4,551 (8.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8,052 (12.4%)7,498 (14.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,093 (9.4%)5,267 (10.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,533 (8.5%)5,996 (11.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,944 (4.5%)3,088 (6.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,218 (5.0%)3,727 (7.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,181 (1.8%)1,616 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM771 (1.2%)506 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,168 (6.4%)2,874 (5.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,008 (6.2%)3,681 (7.2%)
Total64,799 (100.0%)51,066 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Chula Vista

Occupancy by Ownership in Chula Vista

Of the total 83,074 dwellings in Chula Vista, owner-occupied units account for 49,795 (59.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 33,279 (40.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Chula Vista
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units49,79559.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units33,27940.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units83,074100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Chula Vista

Occupancy by Household Size in Chula Vista
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household13,15415.8%
2-Person Household20,53524.7%
3-Person Household17,41421.0%
4+ Person Household31,97138.5%
Total Housing Units83,074100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chula Vista

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chula Vista
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household6,838 (52.0%)6,316 (48.0%)
2-Person Household12,860 (62.6%)7,675 (37.4%)
3-Person Household10,201 (58.6%)7,213 (41.4%)
4+ Person Household19,896 (62.2%)12,075 (37.8%)
Total Housing Units49,795 (59.9%)33,279 (40.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chula Vista

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chula Vista
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4,627 (41.8%)6,438 (58.2%)
High School Diploma6,425 (42.9%)8,553 (57.1%)
College/Associate Degree17,269 (59.6%)11,687 (40.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher21,474 (76.5%)6,601 (23.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chula Vista

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chula Vista
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13,05115.7%
35 to 44 Years17,97321.6%
45 to 54 Years18,51122.3%
55 to 64 Years16,76420.2%
65 to 74 Years10,11312.2%
75 to 84 Years4,7105.7%
85 Years and Over1,9522.4%
Total83,074100.0%

Housing Finances in Chula Vista

Median Income by Occupancy in Chula Vista

Median Income by Occupancy in Chula Vista
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied49,795 (59.9%)$127,087
Renter-Occupied33,279 (40.1%)$69,323
Average83,074 (100.0%)$101,984

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chula Vista

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chula Vista
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000658 (1.3%)923 (2.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999425 (0.9%)568 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999656 (1.3%)1,725 (5.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999975 (2.0%)1,103 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999849 (1.7%)1,118 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,987 (4.0%)2,767 (8.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,463 (5.0%)3,945 (11.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,887 (9.8%)5,590 (16.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,504 (11.1%)4,280 (12.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99911,923 (23.9%)6,817 (20.5%)
$150,000 or more19,468 (39.1%)4,443 (13.4%)
Total49,795 (100.0%)33,279 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chula Vista

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chula Vista
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,282 (4.6%)280 (0.8%)
$300 to $4992,738 (5.5%)378 (1.1%)
$500 to $7993,579 (7.2%)555 (1.7%)
$800 to $9992,240 (4.5%)454 (1.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,669 (7.4%)4,972 (14.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,359 (8.7%)9,029 (27.1%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,247 (10.5%)6,960 (20.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9998,058 (16.2%)5,100 (15.3%)
$3,000 or more17,623 (35.4%)4,594 (13.8%)
Total49,795 (100.0%)33,279 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Chula Vista

Housing Structures in Chula Vista

Housing Structures in Chula Vista
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached45,15054.3%
Single Unit, Attached11,04313.3%
2 Unit Apartments8441.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,3724.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,8264.6%
10 or more Apartments15,21218.3%
Mobile Home / Other3,6274.4%
Total83,074100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chula Vista

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chula Vista
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached37,831 (83.8%)7,319 (16.2%)
Single Unit, Attached6,654 (60.3%)4,389 (39.7%)
2 Unit Apartments135 (16.0%)709 (84.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments655 (19.4%)2,717 (80.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments601 (15.7%)3,225 (84.3%)
10 or more Apartments856 (5.6%)14,356 (94.4%)
Mobile Home / Other3,063 (84.5%)564 (15.5%)
Total49,795 (59.9%)33,279 (40.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chula Vista

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chula Vista
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room357 (0.7%)1,146 (3.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,336 (4.7%)11,488 (34.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms16,454 (33.0%)14,306 (43.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms18,103 (36.4%)4,909 (14.7%)
8 or more Rooms12,545 (25.2%)1,430 (4.3%)
Total49,795 (100.0%)33,279 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chula Vista

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chula Vista
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas36,840 (74.0%)19,141 (57.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas563 (1.1%)426 (1.3%)
Electricity9,926 (19.9%)12,499 (37.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene8 (0.0%)7 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,465 (2.9%)163 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used993 (2.0%)1,043 (3.1%)
Total49,795 (100.0%)33,279 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Chula Vista

Household Vehicle Usage in Chula Vista
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,290 (2.6%)2,368 (7.1%)
1 Vehicle8,506 (17.1%)11,038 (33.2%)
2 Vehicles19,349 (38.9%)13,680 (41.1%)
3 or more Vehicles20,650 (41.5%)6,193 (18.6%)
Total49,795 (100.0%)33,279 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Chula Vista

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chula Vista

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units13,39936,396
Median Property Value$582,700$668,900
Median Household Income$80,531$16,459
Monthly Housing Costs$677$17,561
Real Estate Taxes$3,414$903

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chula Vista

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chula Vista
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,348 (10.1%)623 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,029 (7.7%)384 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999725 (5.4%)814 (2.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,677 (12.5%)4,771 (13.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9995,806 (43.3%)17,178 (47.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9992,011 (15.0%)9,761 (26.8%)
$1,000,000 or more803 (6.0%)2,865 (7.9%)
Total13,399 (100.0%)36,396 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chula Vista

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chula Vista
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000510 (3.8%)136 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,370 (10.2%)573 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,186 (8.8%)1,110 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,462 (10.9%)801 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,615 (12.0%)1,001 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,794 (13.4%)3,272 (9.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,453 (18.3%)3,710 (10.2%)
$150,000 or more3,009 (22.5%)9,470 (26.0%)
Total13,399 (100.0%)36,396 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chula Vista

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chula Vista
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,346 (17.5%)141,485 (388.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,150 (8.6%)2,160 (5.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,450 (10.8%)4,691 (12.9%)
4.0x or more8,274 (61.8%)5,894 (16.2%)
Total13,399 (100.0%)36,396 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chula Vista

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chula Vista
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,195 (8.9%)160 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4991,931 (14.4%)1,006 (2.8%)
$800 to $1,4998,113 (60.6%)1,232 (3.4%)
Total13,399 (100.0%)36,396 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Chula Vista

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chula Vista

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chula Vista
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years18,796 (97.7%)441 (2.3%)
6 to 18 Years50,404 (95.3%)2,497 (4.7%)
19 to 25 Years21,744 (87.8%)3,019 (12.2%)
26 to 34 Years29,249 (87.0%)4,391 (13.1%)
35 to 44 Years34,632 (91.4%)3,253 (8.6%)
45 to 54 Years33,184 (89.7%)3,796 (10.3%)
55 to 64 Years29,310 (93.4%)2,071 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years19,059 (97.3%)525 (2.7%)
75 Years and older13,606 (98.6%)188 (1.4%)
Total249,984 (92.5%)20,181 (7.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chula Vista

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chula Vista
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born18,796 (97.7%)441 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen50,404 (95.3%)2,497 (4.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen21,744 (87.8%)3,019 (12.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chula Vista

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chula Vista
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00016,145 (88.2%)2,169 (11.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99923,886 (85.7%)3,997 (14.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99928,294 (88.3%)3,762 (11.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99927,695 (92.1%)2,361 (7.9%)
$100,000 and over152,895 (95.2%)7,766 (4.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chula Vista

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chula Vista
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 67,890 (41.0%)12,083 (62.8%)
6 to 18 Years16,447 (31.1%)36,654 (69.3%)
19 to 25 Years5,229 (21.1%)17,190 (69.4%)
25 to 34 Years7,549 (22.4%)23,135 (68.8%)
35 to 44 Years7,399 (19.5%)29,171 (77.0%)
45 to 54 Years6,581 (17.8%)29,095 (78.7%)
55 to 64 Years6,979 (22.2%)24,607 (78.4%)
65 to 74 Years17,623 (90.0%)9,638 (49.2%)
75 Years and over13,324 (96.6%)5,755 (41.7%)
Total89,021 (33.0%)187,328 (69.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chula Vista

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chula Vista
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (0.1%)31 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years1,421 (5.5%)760 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years1,922 (5.9%)1,447 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years4,836 (9.2%)4,498 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,146 (23.8%)2,093 (19.8%)
75 Years and over2,535 (47.3%)4,869 (57.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chula Vista

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Chula Vista: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years125 (0.5%)87 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years285 (0.9%)96 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,239 (2.4%)758 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,021 (11.3%)379 (3.6%)
75 Years and over858 (16.0%)1,496 (17.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Chula Vista: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)31 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years109 (0.4%)93 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years525 (1.6%)160 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years841 (1.6%)661 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years376 (4.2%)334 (3.2%)
75 Years and over533 (9.9%)876 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Chula Vista: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,269 (5.0%)581 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years1,380 (4.3%)1,175 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,891 (3.6%)1,596 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years395 (4.4%)335 (3.2%)
75 Years and over663 (12.4%)1,332 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Chula Vista: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years116 (0.4%)82 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years658 (2.0%)139 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,331 (4.4%)2,201 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,178 (13.1%)1,689 (16.0%)
75 Years and over1,623 (30.3%)3,516 (41.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Chula Vista: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years647 (2.5%)198 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years401 (1.2%)248 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years987 (1.9%)1,126 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years450 (5.0%)413 (3.9%)
75 Years and over738 (13.8%)1,862 (22.1%)

Technology Access in Chula Vista

Computing Device Access in Chula Vista

Computing Device Access in Chula Vista
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop71,19385.7%
Smartphone76,98292.7%
Tablet57,07168.7%
No Computing Device3,2023.8%
Total83,074100.0%

Internet Access in Chula Vista

Internet Access in Chula Vista
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet330.0%
Broadband Home67,41581.1%
Cellular Data Only8,54310.3%
Satellite Internet5,0906.1%
No Internet5,4166.5%
Total83,074100.0%

Chula Vista Summary

Chula Vista is a city located in the southwestern corner of San Diego County, California. It is the second-largest city in the county and the seventh-largest in the state. The city is bordered by the cities of San Diego, National City, and Bonita, and the Pacific Ocean. Chula Vista is known for its beautiful beaches, parks, and recreational activities.

History

Chula Vista was first settled in the late 1800s by the Spanish, who named it “Chula Vista”, which means “beautiful view”. The area was originally used for cattle ranching and farming. In the early 1900s, the city began to grow as a resort town, with the development of the Chula Vista Inn and the Chula Vista Yacht Club.
In the 1950s, the city experienced a population boom, as many people moved to the area for its affordable housing and proximity to San Diego. The city continued to grow throughout the 1960s and 1970s, and in the 1980s, the city began to focus on economic development.

Geography

Chula Vista is located in the southwestern corner of San Diego County, California. It is bordered by the cities of San Diego, National City, and Bonita, and the Pacific Ocean. The city covers an area of approximately 50 square miles and has a population of over 250,000 people.
The city is divided into several distinct neighborhoods, including Eastlake, Otay Ranch, Rancho del Rey, and Rolling Hills Ranch. The city is also home to several parks, including the Chula Vista Nature Center, the Otay Valley Regional Park, and the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Economy

Chula Vista is home to a diverse economy, with a variety of industries represented. The city is home to several major employers, including the Chula Vista Medical Center, the Southwestern College, and the Chula Vista Elementary School District. The city is also home to several retail and commercial businesses, including the Chula Vista Shopping Center, the Otay Ranch Town Center, and the Chula Vista Marina.
The city is also home to several technology companies, including Qualcomm, Sony, and Hewlett-Packard. The city is also home to several military bases, including the Naval Base San Diego and the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Chula Vista was 243,916. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 5.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 18.2% Asian, 0.5% Pacific Islander, 11.3% from other races, and 7.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $60,837, and the median income for a family was $68,945. The per capita income for the city was $25,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Chula Vista is a diverse and vibrant city, with a rich history and a bright future. The city is home to a variety of industries, businesses, and recreational activities, making it an ideal place to live, work, and play.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Chula Vista?
Total Population of Chula Vista is 276,103.
What is the Total Male Population of Chula Vista?
Total Male Population of Chula Vista is 137,744.
What is the Total Female Population of Chula Vista?
Total Female Population of Chula Vista is 138,359.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chula Vista?
There are 99.56 Males per 100 Females in Chula Vista.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chula Vista?
There are 100.45 Females per 100 Males in Chula Vista.
What is the Median Population Age in Chula Vista?
Median Population Age in Chula Vista is 36.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chula Vista
Average Family Size in Chula Vista is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chula Vista
Average Household Size in Chula Vista is 3.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chula Vista?
Per Capita income in Chula Vista is $37,618.
What is the Median Family Income in Chula Vista?
Median Family Income in Chula Vista is $112,818.
What is the Median Household income in Chula Vista?
Median Household Income in Chula Vista is $101,984.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chula Vista?
Income or Wage Gap in Chula Vista is 29.1%.
Women in Chula Vista earn 70.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Chula Vista?
Family Income Deficit in Chula Vista is $11,329.
Families that are below poverty line in Chula Vista earn $11,329 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chula Vista?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chula Vista is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chula Vista?
There are 144,663 People in the Labor Forcein in Chula Vista.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chula Vista?
66.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Chula Vista.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Chula Vista?
Unemployment Rate in Chula Vista is 8.8%.