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College East

California · San Diego · 14,518 residents · 1.139 sq mi
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The short version

College East has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,893. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $784,403. At a median age of 25.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the San Diego median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up College East; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,518
Population density
12,746 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
25.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,893
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,365
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$784,403
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,183
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.6%
74.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(7,451)
Black11.6%(1,680)
Hispanic / Latino21%(3,046)
Asian9%(1,307)
Other7.1%(1,034)
Diversity Score83.3%(12,086)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(7,451)
Black11.6%(1,680)
Hispanic / Latino21%(3,046)
Asian9%(1,307)
Other7.1%(1,034)
Diversity Score83.3%(12,086)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Foreign born
11.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in College East, San Diego, California?

College East, San Diego, California has about 14,518 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in College East, San Diego, California earns about $63,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is College East, San Diego, California expensive?

In College East, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $784,403, and the typical rent is about $2,183 a month.

How educated are people in College East, San Diego, California?

About 48.6% of adults age 25 and over in College East, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in College East, San Diego, California?

About 35.9% of people in College East, 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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