San Diego is home to 2,813,833 people. Median home value sits at $212,000. 55% of homes are owner-occupied. 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Renters pay $761 a month at the median. 315,817 more people live here than in 1990.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)39.4%(72,407)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)29.9%(54,894)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era27.8%(51,079)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War3.2%(5,867)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.9%(1,599)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 183,791 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA has about 2,813,833 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA?
The typical household in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA earns about $47,067 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA expensive?
In San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, the median home is worth about $212,000, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.
How educated are people in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA?
About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA?
About 12.4% of people in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA live below the federal poverty line.
Has San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA grown since 1990?
Yes, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 315,817 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.
