CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 185.21
California · San Diego County · 4,856 residents · 1.162 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · San Diego County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 185.21 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $768,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
4,856
−1%since 2020
from 4,907 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,179 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 4,223 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+25%since 2020
from 34.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$102,679
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,438 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,558
+58%since 2020
from $30,712 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.465 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
Retail trade12.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
Other services7.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Public administration1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$768,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $549,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,967
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,221 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
+16%since 2020
from 6.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(1,959)
Black17.7%(870)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(1,408)
Asian11.6%(567)
Other2.1%(103)
Diversity Score89.1%(4,374)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(1,711)
Black8.8%(427)
Hispanic / Latino30%(1,458)
Asian17%(824)
Other9%(436)
Diversity Score92.6%(4,499)
Diversity Score
93
+4%since 2020
from 89 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.8 min
−11%since 2020
from 30.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
Female
54.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
Foreign born
19.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 68.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% 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 4,856 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 $102,679 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 $768,600, and the typical rent is about $1,967 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.2% 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 6.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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