Lemon Grove, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Lemon Grove | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,971 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 7211.6 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.09% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.9 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,342 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lemon Grove grew by 17.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 28,412 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lemon Grove has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Lemon Grove | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,681 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.80% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lemon Grove is about 16% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Lemon Grove | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $705,499 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,765 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.8% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lemon Grove is about 33.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,765 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lemon Grove spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 221 hours, about 9.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lemon Grove | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.5 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.9 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 221 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,837 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 40,761 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,362 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Lemon Grove is 26 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lemon Grove has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Lemon Grove | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.01 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Lemon Grove has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lemon Grove | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.0% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lemon Grove, California.
What is the population of Lemon Grove, California?
The population of Lemon Grove, California is 27,971, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lemon Grove, California?
The population density of Lemon Grove, California is 7211.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Lemon Grove, California?
The median household income in Lemon Grove, California is $81,681, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lemon Grove, California?
The median home price in Lemon Grove, California is $705,499, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lemon Grove, California?
The unemployment rate in Lemon Grove, California is 7.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.