CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 86
California · San Diego County · 6,204 residents · 1.031 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · San Diego County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 86 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,193. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 1,338 residents. Median home value is $597,600. Households here earn about 38% less than the San Diego County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
6,204
−18%since 2020
from 7,542 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,017 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 7,315 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+6%since 2020
from 35.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$66,193
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,590 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,600
+42%since 2020
from $21,614 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
−2%since 2020
from 0.412 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
Wholesale trade11.9%
Retail trade7.9%
Other services4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
Construction2.7%
Finance & insurance2%
Public administration1.3%
Education & health services1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$597,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $405,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,883
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,645 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
−24.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.0
+17%since 2020
from 7.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(2,055)
Black3.7%(277)
Hispanic / Latino48.1%(3,631)
Asian16.2%(1,225)
Other4.7%(354)
Diversity Score83%(6,260)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.3%(1,878)
Black3.8%(237)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(2,459)
Asian21.3%(1,324)
Other4.9%(306)
Diversity Score87.7%(5,443)
Diversity Score
88
+6%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.4 min
+5%since 2020
from 23.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
53.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
20.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% 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 6,204 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 $66,193 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 $597,600, and the typical rent is about $1,883 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.3% 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 10.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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