National City, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | National City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,092 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6212.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.00% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.7 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 17,464 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in National City grew by 3.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 55,677 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
National City has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | National City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,170 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.32% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in National City is about 34% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | National City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $761,540 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,606 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 34.9% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in National City is about 39.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,606 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in National City spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 189 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | National City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.3 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 189 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,847 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 41,364 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,360 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in National City is 23 minutes, shorter 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
National City has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | National City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.06 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
National City has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | National City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.6% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.1% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about National City, California.
What is the population of National City, California?
The population of National City, California is 57,092, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of National City, California?
The population density of National City, California is 6212.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in National City, California?
The median household income in National City, California is $64,170, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in National City, California?
The median home price in National City, California is $761,540, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in National City, California?
The unemployment rate in National City, California is 7.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.