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Golden Hill

California · San Diego · 10,935 residents · 0.861 sq mi
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The short version

Golden Hill has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,299. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $833,879. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the San Diego median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Golden Hill; 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 34.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,935
Population density
12,700 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,299
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$56,819
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$833,879
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,925
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.3%
80.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(4,410)
Black8.5%(925)
Hispanic / Latino41.5%(4,541)
Asian4.6%(504)
Other5.1%(555)
Diversity Score81.6%(8,926)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(4,410)
Black8.5%(925)
Hispanic / Latino41.5%(4,541)
Asian4.6%(504)
Other5.1%(555)
Diversity Score81.6%(8,926)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Foreign born
19.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Hill, San Diego, California?

Golden Hill, San Diego, California has about 10,935 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golden Hill, San Diego, California?

The typical household in Golden Hill, San Diego, California earns about $73,299 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden Hill, San Diego, California expensive?

In Golden Hill, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $833,879, and the typical rent is about $1,925 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Hill, San Diego, California?

About 44.5% of adults age 25 and over in Golden Hill, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden Hill, San Diego, California?

About 11.7% of people in Golden Hill, 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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