San Diego, 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 | San Diego | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,393,337 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3741.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.22% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 516,973 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in San Diego grew by 7.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 1,371,627 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
San Diego has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | San Diego | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,186 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.23% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in San Diego is about 8% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | San Diego | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $749,346 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,221 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 47.6% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in San Diego is about 28.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,221 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in San Diego spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 181 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | San Diego | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.4 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 181 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,608 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 19.2% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 21,926 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,539 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in San Diego is 22 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
San Diego has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | San Diego | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.0% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
San Diego has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | San Diego | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Diego, California.
What is the population of San Diego, California?
The population of San Diego, California is 1,393,337, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of San Diego, California?
The population density of San Diego, California is 3741.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in San Diego, California?
The median household income in San Diego, California is $104,186, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in San Diego, California?
The median home price in San Diego, California is $749,346, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in San Diego, California?
The unemployment rate in San Diego, California is 5.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.