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San Dimas

California · 34,924 residents · 15.034 sq mi
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San Dimas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,234. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $604,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,924
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34,980 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,323 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,327 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+17%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K34K34K35K1990201020202024San Dimas
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,234
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,885 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,062
+38%since 2000
from $28,321 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$604,600
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,829
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $876 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+93%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(21,381)
Black3.2%(1,114)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(8,163)
Asian9.2%(3,216)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.7%(23,324)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(14,275)
Black3.4%(1,200)
Hispanic / Latino37.1%(12,945)
Asian13.9%(4,868)
Other4.1%(1,424)
Diversity Score83.7%(29,217)
Diversity Score
84
+25%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
20.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Dimas, California?

San Dimas, California has about 34,924 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Dimas, California earns about $90,234 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 $604,600, and the typical rent is about $1,829 a month.

How educated are people in San Dimas, California?

About 38.1% 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 8.8% 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 2,527 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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