San Diego Population

1880–2026

3,465

2026 projection

7.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for San Diego. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,465-381.08%
20253,503-822.29%
20243,585-411.13%
20233,626-220.60%
20223,648-601.62%
20213,708-290.78%
20203,737-48511.49%
20194,222-110.26%
20184,233-180.42%
20174,251-751.73%

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San Diego Demographics

29.8median age

Median age

Female30.9 yrs
Male25.7 yrs

Adults

2,347
487 seniors · 21%1,860 other adults

Sex

Female 57.6% · 2,116Male 42.4% · 1,559

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 37 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

San Diego Income

$53,174median household income

Median household income

$53,174

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,225

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

34%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

San Diego Marital Status

31% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married31%45%23%
Never married39%33%42%
Divorced20%16%22%
Widowed6%3%7%
Separated5%4%6%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201