San Diego County, California
CA · FIPS 06073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,288,774 | — | #5 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $106,268 | +41.4% | #117 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.3 years | -4.1% | #2,696 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $854,700 | +203.2% | #24 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,246 | +93.1% | #15 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | -18.4% | #856 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
San Diego County has a population of 3,288,774, making it the #5 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in San Diego County is $106,268, ranking #117 out of 3,222 counties — 41.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.3% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in San Diego County is $854,700 (+203.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,246/mo and the homeownership rate is 54.6%.
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93.6% of residents in San Diego County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.
About San Diego County, California
San Diego County, California has a total population of 3,288,774, making it the 5th most populous county in the United States. The median age in San Diego County is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in San Diego County is $106,268, which ranks #117 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 41.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in San Diego County is $854,700, 203.2% above the national median. Renters in San Diego County pay a median gross rent of $2,246 per month. The homeownership rate is 54.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In San Diego County, 43.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.2 min.
San Diego County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 42.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (34.6%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (12.1%).
All data for San Diego County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.