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San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

3,298,799 Population
4,210.46 Square Miles
783.48 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
37.8 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
20.36%
18 to 34
25.31%
35 to 64
38.04%
65 and Over
16.3%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
50.47%
Female
49.53%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
23.71%
Native
76.29%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
29.31%
2000 to 2009
19.53%
1990 to 1999
20.09%
Before 1990
31.07%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
10.92%
High School Grad or Higher
89.08%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
45.25%
School Dropout Rate
In School
97.37%
Dropped Out
2.63%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
60.89%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$53,674
Median Household Income
$109,132
Gini Index
0.46
Unemployment Rate
Employed
94.87%
Unemployed
5.13%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
9.99%
Population Under 18
Poverty
10.99%
Non-poverty
89.01%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
9.54%
Non-poverty
90.46%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
26 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
5.71%
With Health Insurance Coverage
94.29%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.69
Number of Households
1,185,092
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
50.71%
Married
49.29%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
40.39%
Now Married
49.98%
Widowed
1.68%
Divorced
7.95%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
33.3%
Now Married
48.59%
Widowed
6.83%
Divorced
11.28%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.82%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
1,271,828
Occupancy Status
Occupied
93.18%
Vacant
6.82%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
54.44%
Renter Occupied
45.56%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
27.86%
For Sale
4.48%
Other
67.66%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1981
Types of Structures
Single Unit
59.57%
Multi Unit
37.28%
Mobile Home
3.02%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.13%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
69.95%
Without Mortgage
30.05%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$914,700
Median Gross Rent
$2,336
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
12.01%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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