CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 53.02
California · San Diego County · 4,426 residents · 0.183 sq mi
Notable rankings
#444highest density in CA24,186/sq miTRACT SHAPE · San Diego County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 53.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,650. Population has grown 22% since 2020. Median home value is $1,025,500. Households here earn about 25% less than the San Diego County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,426
+22%since 2020
from 3,640 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
24,186 / sq mi
+22%since 2020
from 19,891 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
−7%since 2020
from 40.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,650
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,836 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,886
−10%since 2020
from $49,809 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
−27%since 2020
from 0.688 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.9%
Information5.4%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Education & health services0.7%
Other services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,025,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $976,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,875
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,671 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
77.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
−26.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.9
−12%since 2020
from 14.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(1,750)
Black10.5%(381)
Hispanic / Latino31.5%(1,146)
Asian6.8%(246)
Other3.2%(117)
Diversity Score81.6%(2,972)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(1,524)
Black10%(441)
Hispanic / Latino42.5%(1,879)
Asian9.7%(429)
Other3.5%(153)
Diversity Score85.1%(3,766)
Diversity Score
85
+4%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.6 min
+15%since 2020
from 17.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
34.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
73.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
Female
26.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
Foreign born
26.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% 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 4,426 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 $79,650 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 $1,025,500, and the typical rent is about $1,875 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.3% 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 7.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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