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San Diego

Texas · 3,748 residents · 1.901 sq mi
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San Diego has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,165. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 1,005 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $49,300. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,748
−21%since 2000
from 4,753 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,972 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 2,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+18%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024San Diego
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,165
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,352
+98%since 2000
from $9,782 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing16.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+26%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(135)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino96.9%(4,604)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(336)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(213)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino77.5%(2,904)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.6%(659)
Diversity Score
18
+149%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.2%
−41.4 ptssince 2013
from 62.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Diego, Texas?

San Diego, Texas has about 3,748 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Diego, Texas?

The typical household in San Diego, Texas earns about $32,165 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Diego, Texas expensive?

In San Diego, Texas, the median home is worth about $49,300, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in San Diego, Texas?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in San Diego, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Diego, Texas?

About 27.3% of people in San Diego, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Diego, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, San Diego, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,210 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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