CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 162.01
California · San Diego County · 5,537 residents · 1.836 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · San Diego County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 162.01 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,852. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $950,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% 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
5,537
+12%since 2020
from 4,925 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,016 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 2,682 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
−7%since 2020
from 44.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$130,852
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $112,257 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,254
+2%since 2020
from $50,185 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.380 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.9%
Information8.2%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Other services5.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Public administration2.2%
Education & health services1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$950,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $636,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,655
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,320 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
+32.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+28%since 2020
from 5.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(3,972)
Black1.3%(62)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(526)
Asian4.6%(229)
Other2.8%(136)
Diversity Score41.9%(2,063)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(4,495)
Black2.3%(128)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(516)
Asian0.7%(41)
Other6.4%(357)
Diversity Score40.9%(2,267)
Diversity Score
41
−2%since 2020
from 42 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
48.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.1 min
−12%since 2020
from 28.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
0.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
55.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
7.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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 5,537 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 $130,852 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 $950,800, and the typical rent is about $2,655 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 48.0% 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 6.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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