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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rancho San Diego

California · 6,977 residents · 8.696 sq mi
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Rancho San Diego is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,350. Population has fallen 65% since 2000, a loss of 13,178 residents. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $226,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,977
−65%vs 2000
vs 20,155 in 2000
1990 – 2024
802 / sq mi
−65%vs 2000
vs 2,318 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.1
−18%vs 2000
vs 36.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202421K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$51,350
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,185 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,037
−33%vs 2000
vs $29,834 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$226,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $269,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$760
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $977 in 2000
US average: $450
76.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.7% in 2000
23.7% rent
4.4
+12%vs 2000
vs 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(15,583)
Black3.2%(635)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(2,177)
Asian4%(799)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.6%(8,192)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(6,035)
Black3.1%(213)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(547)
Asian6.7%(467)
Other3.8%(262)
Diversity Score43.2%(3,013)
43
+6%vs 2000
vs 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.6%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 92.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.9 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rancho San Diego, California?

Rancho San Diego, California has about 6,977 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rancho San Diego, California?

The typical household in Rancho San Diego, California earns about $51,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rancho San Diego, California expensive?

In Rancho San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $226,600, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Rancho San Diego, California?

About 32.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rancho San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rancho San Diego, California?

About 4.7% of people in Rancho San Diego, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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