California Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,288,774 (100%) |
| Population Density | 781 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 68 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $106,268 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,976 |
| Median Home Value | $854,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,250,641 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 639,138 (51.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 532,140 (42.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 79,363 (6.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,171,278 |
| Average Household Size | 2.72 |
| Family Households | 774,697 (66.1%) |
The table below compares San Diego County to the other 58 counties and county equivalents in California by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 2 | 98th |
| Population Density | # 9 | 86th |
| Median Household Income | # 14 | 77th |
| Per Capita Income | # 15 | 75th |
| Diversity Index | # 12 | 81st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE California Census Data Comparison Tool.
