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Jamul

California · 6,574 residents · 16.833 sq mi
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#33Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#117Highest homeownership rateof 6,82395.6%#232Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,047,300
The short version

Jamul is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $152,748. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,047,300. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,574
+11%since 2000
from 5,920 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
391 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+19%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Jamul
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$152,748
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,309 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,612
+87%since 2000
from $32,450 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.7%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+13%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,047,300
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+165%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $724 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
4.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+93%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(4,602)
Black2%(119)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(815)
Asian3%(177)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.2%(2,437)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(4,350)
Black0.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(1,555)
Asian2.8%(182)
Other6.9%(454)
Diversity Score62.6%(4,114)
Diversity Score
63
+52%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+69%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
18.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2017
from 92.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 76.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 12.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamul, California?

Jamul, California has about 6,574 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamul, California?

The typical household in Jamul, California earns about $152,748 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamul, California expensive?

In Jamul, California, the median home is worth about $1,047,300, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Jamul, California?

About 32.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jamul, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamul, California?

About 3.9% of people in Jamul, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamul, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamul, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,414 residents, a change of about 204 percent over that period.

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