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Del Cerro

California · San Diego · 10,995 residents · 3.157 sq mi
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The short version

Del Cerro is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $151,707. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,101,517. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the San Diego median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Del Cerro; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,995
Population density
3,483 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$151,707
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$77,294
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,101,517
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,145
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.3%
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(6,805)
Black1.1%(124)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(2,139)
Asian9%(986)
Other8.6%(941)
Diversity Score70.5%(7,746)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(6,805)
Black1.1%(124)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(2,139)
Asian9%(986)
Other8.6%(941)
Diversity Score70.5%(7,746)
Diversity Score
70
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
Foreign born
13.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Del Cerro, San Diego, California?

Del Cerro, San Diego, California has about 10,995 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Del Cerro, San Diego, California?

The typical household in Del Cerro, San Diego, California earns about $151,707 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Del Cerro, San Diego, California expensive?

In Del Cerro, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $1,101,517, and the typical rent is about $3,145 a month.

How educated are people in Del Cerro, San Diego, California?

About 70.0% of adults age 25 and over in Del Cerro, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Del Cerro, San Diego, California?

About 5.7% of people in Del Cerro, 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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