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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

National City

California · 54,260 residents · 7.348 sq mi
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National City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,826. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $138,800. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

54,260
Unchangedsince 1990
from 54,249 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,384 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 7,383 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.7
+8%since 1990
from 26.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
53K55K57K60K62K1990201020202024National City
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,826
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,129 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,582
+34%since 1990
from $8,658 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$138,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $115,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$573
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $476 in 1990
US average: $602
35.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 35.5% in 1990
65.0% rent
4.7
−10%since 1990
from 5.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(22,320)
Black8.5%(4,597)
Hispanic / Latino48.8%(26,493)
Asian17.7%(9,606)
Diversity Score93.8%(50,881)
2000
White, non-Hispanic14.1%(7,653)
Black5.2%(2,823)
Hispanic / Latino59.1%(32,053)
Asian18.2%(9,863)
Diversity Score70.8%(38,391)
71
−25%since 1990
from 94 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−61%since 1990
from 40.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in National City, California?

National City, California has about 54,260 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in National City, California?

The typical household in National City, California earns about $29,826 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is National City, California expensive?

In National City, California, the median home is worth about $138,800, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in National City, California?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in National City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in National City, California?

About 22.0% of people in National City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has National City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, National City, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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