San Jacinto, 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 Jacinto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,018 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1614.0 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.15% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 30.9 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 13,065 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in San Jacinto grew by 43.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 45,744 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
San Jacinto has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | San Jacinto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,880 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.24% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in San Jacinto is about 28% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | San Jacinto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $355,141 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,522 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.2% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in San Jacinto is about 19.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,522 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in San Jacinto spend about 66 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 276 hours, about 11.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | San Jacinto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 33.1 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 66.2 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 276 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,555 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,831 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,768 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in San Jacinto is 33 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
San Jacinto has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | San Jacinto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.9% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.46 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
San Jacinto has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | San Jacinto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.0% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Jacinto, California.
What is the population of San Jacinto, California?
The population of San Jacinto, California is 42,018, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of San Jacinto, California?
The population density of San Jacinto, California is 1614.0 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 Jacinto, California?
The median household income in San Jacinto, California is $69,880, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in San Jacinto, California?
The median home price in San Jacinto, California is $355,141, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in San Jacinto, California?
The unemployment rate in San Jacinto, California is 10.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.