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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

San Dimas

California · 34,980 residents · 15.034 sq mi
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San Dimas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,885. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $218,600. Households here earn about 32% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

34,980
+8%since 1990
from 32,397 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,327 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 2,155 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+10%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
32K33K34K34K35K1990201020202024San Dimas
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,885
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,268 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,321
+40%since 1990
from $20,246 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$218,600
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$876
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $745 in 1990
US average: $602
73.7%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
26.3% rent
3.5
−27%since 1990
from 4.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(26,509)
Black3.8%(1,221)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(5,559)
Asian8.5%(2,768)
Diversity Score60.2%(19,516)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(21,381)
Black3.2%(1,114)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(8,163)
Asian9.2%(3,216)
Diversity Score66.7%(23,324)
67
+11%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 26.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 85.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
−14%since 1990
from 27.5 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Dimas, California?

San Dimas, California has about 34,980 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in San Dimas, California?

The typical household in San Dimas, California earns about $62,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Dimas, California expensive?

In San Dimas, California, the median home is worth about $218,600, and the typical rent is about $876 a month.

How educated are people in San Dimas, California?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in San Dimas, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Dimas, California?

About 6.3% of people in San Dimas, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Dimas, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Dimas, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,583 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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