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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jamul

California · 5,920 residents · 16.833 sq mi
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Jamul is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,309. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 3,760 residents. Median home value is $310,800. Households here earn about 84% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,920
+174%since 1990
from 2,160 in 1990
1990 – 2024
352 / sq mi
+174%since 1990
from 128 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+8%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Jamul
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$87,309
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,245 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,450
+48%since 1990
from $21,963 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.9%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$310,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$724
−44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $982 in 1990
US average: $602
90.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 88.8% in 1990
10.0% rent
3.6
−20%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(2,033)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(309)
Asian0.9%(19)
Diversity Score38%(822)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(4,602)
Black2%(119)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(815)
Asian3%(177)
Diversity Score41.2%(2,437)
41
+8%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.2%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.0%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 90.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−29%since 1990
from 27.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jamul, California?

Jamul, California has about 5,920 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jamul, California?

The typical household in Jamul, California earns about $87,309 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 $310,800, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Jamul, California?

About 33.2% 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 8.9% 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 3,760 residents, a change of about 174 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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