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San Diego

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
326.028
State:
California

San Diego is a city located in San Diego County, California. San Diego has a 2026 population of 1,414,266. It is also the county seat of San Diego County. San Diego is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 2.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,384,824 in 2020.

The median household income in San Diego is $108,077 with a poverty rate of 11.01%. The median age in San Diego is 36.2 years: 35.5 years for males, and 37 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.8 males.

1.4M
Total Population
4,338
Density (mi²)
4.9K 0.35%
Growth

San Diego Population

San Diego Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,414,2664,9070.35%
20251,409,3594,9070.35%
20241,404,4529,8970.71%
20231,394,5555,8250.42%
20221,388,73013,7581%
20211,374,972-9,852-0.71%
20201,384,8243950.03%
20191,420,2001300.01%
20181,420,07010,0880.72%
20171,409,9829,8520.7%
20161,400,13012,5630.91%
20151,387,56715,5431.13%
20141,372,02419,0271.41%
20131,352,99717,8421.34%
20121,335,15515,9661.21%
20111,319,18913,5571.04%
20101,305,632-1,770-0.14%
20001,223,400112,85110.16%
19901,110,549235,01126.84%
1980875,538178,51125.61%
1970697,027123,80321.6%
1960573,224238,83771.43%
1950334,387131,04664.45%
1940203,34155,34637.4%
1930147,99573,63499.02%
192074,36134,78387.88%
191039,57821,878123.6%
190017,7001,5419.54%
189016,15913,522512.78%
18802,63733714.65%
18702,3001,569214.64%
186073100%

Median Age

Overall: 36.2 years
Female: 37 years
Male: 35.5 years

San Diego Adults

There are 1,133,444 adults, (203,132 of whom are seniors) in San Diego.

Sex Ratio

Female: 685,317 (49.3%)
Male: 704,209 (50.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of San Diego includes 46.61% White, 17.61% Asian, 10.42% other race, 5.61% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White647,60746.61%
Two or more races257,74918.55%
Asian244,68617.61%
Other race144,84110.42%
Black or African American77,9645.61%
Native American10,7490.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5,9300.43%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races180,83013.01%
Other race135,7819.77%
White79,4815.72%
Native American8,6440.62%
Asian4,6830.34%
Black or African American3,9970.29%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander6240.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White568,12640.89%
Asian240,00317.27%
Two or more races76,9195.54%
Black or African American73,9675.32%
Other race9,0600.65%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5,3060.38%
Native American2,1050.15%

San Diego Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

San Diego 's average per capita income is $65,755. Household income levels show a median of $108,077. The poverty rate stands at 11.01%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$149,823$192,873
Families$128,006$169,661
Households$108,077$144,973
Non Families$80,381$104,213

$65,755

Average Income

$108,077

Median Household Income

11.01%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)