NEIGHBORHOOD
Del Cerro
California · San Diego · 10,995 residents · 3.16 sq mi
The short version
Del Cerro is a neighborhood of 10,995 people in San Diego. This is an unusually credentialed place: 70% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $1,101,517. Renters pay $3,145 a month at the median. Households take in $151,707 a year at the median, 84% more than the country as a whole. 80% of homes are owner-occupied. 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
Land area
3.16 sq mi
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%
Other services6.9%
Retail trade5.8%
Public administration2.4%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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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%
Persons per household
2.77 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(6,805)
Black1.1%(124)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(2,139)
Asian9%(986)
Other8.6%(941)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(6,805)
Black1.1%(124)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(2,139)
Asian9%(986)
Other8.6%(941)
Diversity Score
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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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San DiegoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024