CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 172.01
California · San Diego County · 2,169 residents · 0.561 sq mi
Notable rankings
#23highest WFH in CA#94 US53.5%#86highest per-capita income in CA#377 US$149,039#87highest education in CA#802 US85.8%#356highest home value in CA#486 US$2,000,001TRACT SHAPE · San Diego County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 172.01 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $202,045. Population has declined 11% since 2020. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $2,000,001. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 90% more than the San Diego County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,169
−11%since 2020
from 2,440 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,866 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 4,349 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
55.4
+1%since 2020
from 55.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$202,045
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $163,712 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$149,039
+6%since 2020
from $140,872 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
−20%since 2020
from 0.540 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food14%
Other services6.9%
Information6.4%
Finance & insurance5.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Public administration4.8%
Retail trade4.3%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$2,000,001
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,000,001 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,741 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
58.7% rent
Vacancy rate
28.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.9
−19%since 2020
from 12.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(2,059)
Black1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(189)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(167)
Diversity Score34.6%(845)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(1,799)
Black3.9%(84)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(82)
Asian1.6%(35)
Other7.8%(169)
Diversity Score37.9%(821)
Diversity Score
38
+9%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
85.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
45.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.1 min
+26%since 2020
from 17.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
53.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
Female
52.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
Foreign born
26.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 2,169 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 $202,045 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 $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 85.8% 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 2.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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