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Core-Columbia

California · San Diego · 9,514 residents · 0.244 sq mi
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The short version

Core-Columbia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,789. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $681,108. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the San Diego median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Core-Columbia; 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 33.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,514
Population density
38,992 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,789
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$56,526
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$681,108
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,295
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.3%
93.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(4,450)
Black11.1%(1,055)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(2,296)
Asian7.4%(708)
Other10.6%(1,005)
Diversity Score86.7%(8,253)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(4,450)
Black11.1%(1,055)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(2,296)
Asian7.4%(708)
Other10.6%(1,005)
Diversity Score86.7%(8,253)
Diversity Score
87
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
Female
44.2%
Foreign born
22.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 9,619
Corridor
Pop 9,184
Terrace
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Westwood-Pecan Lake
Income$58,864−2%
Home value$160,260−76%
Population9,596+1%
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CORE-COLUMBIA VS
Chinatown
Income$57,317−4%
Home value$693,090+2%
Population9,619+1%
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Corridor
Income$61,886+4%
Home value$469,300−31%
Population9,184−3%
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Terrace
Income$57,900−3%
Home value$246,458−64%
Population10,103+6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Core-Columbia, San Diego, California?

Core-Columbia, San Diego, California has about 9,514 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Core-Columbia, San Diego, California?

The typical household in Core-Columbia, San Diego, California earns about $59,789 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Core-Columbia, San Diego, California expensive?

In Core-Columbia, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $681,108, and the typical rent is about $2,295 a month.

How educated are people in Core-Columbia, San Diego, California?

About 52.1% of adults age 25 and over in Core-Columbia, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Core-Columbia, San Diego, California?

About 28.0% of people in Core-Columbia, 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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