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La Jolla

California · San Diego · 34,806 residents · 7.995 sq mi
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The short version

La Jolla is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $167,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,698,258. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 55% more than the San Diego median. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up La Jolla; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,806
Population density
4,353 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$167,500
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$101,790
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,698,258
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,154
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.3%
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(25,079)
Black0.8%(293)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(4,372)
Asian7.5%(2,596)
Other7.1%(2,466)
Diversity Score56.8%(19,770)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(25,079)
Black0.8%(293)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(4,372)
Asian7.5%(2,596)
Other7.1%(2,466)
Diversity Score56.8%(19,770)
Diversity Score
57
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Foreign born
17.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Jolla, San Diego, California?

La Jolla, San Diego, California has about 34,806 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Jolla, San Diego, California?

The typical household in La Jolla, San Diego, California earns about $167,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Jolla, San Diego, California expensive?

In La Jolla, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $1,698,258, and the typical rent is about $3,154 a month.

How educated are people in La Jolla, San Diego, California?

About 78.4% of adults age 25 and over in La Jolla, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Jolla, San Diego, California?

About 6.8% of people in La Jolla, 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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