CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 161
California · San Diego County · 6,199 residents · 1.094 sq mi
Notable rankings
#164highest rent burden in CA#1758 US80.9%TRACT SHAPE · San Diego County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 161 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,228. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $753,000.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,199
−4%since 2020
from 6,440 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,666 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 5,887 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
−6%since 2020
from 39.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$114,228
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $96,875 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,052
+19%since 2020
from $37,856 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+4%since 2020
from 0.391 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.1%
Public administration11.4%
Information6.9%
Retail trade5.4%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$753,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $573,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,147
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,916 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+11%since 2020
from 5.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(4,311)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(1,423)
Asian5.2%(338)
Other5.3%(341)
Diversity Score62.2%(4,005)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(4,397)
Black1.3%(80)
Hispanic / Latino22%(1,366)
Asian0.7%(42)
Other5.1%(314)
Diversity Score55.7%(3,452)
Diversity Score
56
−10%since 2020
from 62 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.4 min
+1%since 2020
from 27.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
47.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,199 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $114,228 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $753,000, and the typical rent is about $2,147 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.4% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 8.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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