CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 172.02
California · San Diego County · 1,734 residents · 1.132 sq mi
Notable rankings
#54highest education in CA#559 US87.3%#377highest home value in CA#523 US$2,000,001#298highest old in CA56.1 yrs#325highest WFH in CA#1418 US40.2%TRACT SHAPE · San Diego County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 172.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $179,732. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 87% 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 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 69% more than the San Diego County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
87% 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
1,734
−6%since 2020
from 1,851 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,532 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 1,635 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
56.1
+13%since 2020
from 49.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$179,732
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $104,847 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$115,779
+54%since 2020
from $75,321 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+14%since 2020
from 0.428 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food10.7%
Other services10.4%
Retail trade7.7%
Public administration5.8%
Information2.5%
Wholesale trade2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$2,000,001
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,988,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,264
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,295 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.5%
+29.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.1
−41%since 2020
from 19.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,629)
Black1.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino10%(186)
Asian0.8%(15)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.9%(498)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,538)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(73)
Asian4.2%(73)
Other2.9%(50)
Diversity Score26.1%(453)
Diversity Score
26
−3%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
87.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
48.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.5 min
+25%since 2020
from 17.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 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
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Female
49.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Foreign born
10.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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 1,734 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 $179,732 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 $3,264 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 87.3% 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 3.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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