2023 ACS Census Data · Population 3,282,782
San Diego County is one of the most populous counties in California with a population of 3.3M. The median household income is $102,285, 57% above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.4%, median home value is $791,600, and 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 75% above the national average.
Population
3,282,782
2023 estimate
Rank #5 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$102,285
Household
Rank #130 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$791,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #25 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
42.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #208 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
22.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
36.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
18% above California avg·57% above national avg
Poverty Rate
19% above California avg·31% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% above California avg·9% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$49,891
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
63.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
39% above California avg·278% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
33% above California avg·132% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
15% below California avg·25% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
18% below California avg·80% below national avg
Housing Units
1,240,607
Households
1,159,822
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.7
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$3,115
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
94.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
41% above California avg·75% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above California avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.8%
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