CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 88
California · San Diego County · 6,061 residents · 0.564 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · San Diego County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 88 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,125. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 1,184 residents. Median home value is $816,900. Despite a median home value of $816,900, the poverty rate sits 58% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
6,061
−16%since 2020
from 7,245 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,746 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 12,846 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
+16%since 2020
from 33.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,125
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,025 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,215
+46%since 2020
from $24,763 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+12%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.3%
Wholesale trade7.5%
Retail trade7%
Other services6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Public administration3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
Construction3.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$816,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $617,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,020
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,571 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
63.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+19.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
+2%since 2020
from 9.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(1,185)
Black5.3%(384)
Hispanic / Latino33.5%(2,430)
Asian42.4%(3,069)
Other2.4%(177)
Diversity Score84.7%(6,139)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17%(1,031)
Black3.7%(223)
Hispanic / Latino33.2%(2,014)
Asian43.6%(2,641)
Other2.5%(152)
Diversity Score83.6%(5,067)
Diversity Score
84
−1%since 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.5 min
+4%since 2020
from 22.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
52.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
44.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% 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 6,061 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 $83,125 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 $816,900, and the typical rent is about $2,020 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.5% 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 19.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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