San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA

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2021 Population

168,580

3.63% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

32.6

1.24% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

22.7%

1.31% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$58,989

7.37% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$527,700

6.54% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

78,062

3.39% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA had a population of 169k people with a median age of 32.6 and a median household income of $58,989. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA declined from 174,922 to 168,580, a −3.63% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,939 to $58,989, a 7.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (29.6%), White (Hispanic) (19.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (15%), Other (Hispanic) (11.3%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.9%).

48.4% of the households in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.1% of the residents in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA are San Diego State University (10,590 degrees awarded in 2021), Platt College-San Diego (84 degrees), and North-West College-San Diego (494746) (31 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA was $527,700, and the homeownership rate was 34.8%.

Most people in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA borders San Diego (East Central/Navajo) & La Mesa Cities PUMA, CA, San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA, San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA, San Diego City (Southeast/Encanto & Skyline) PUMA, CA, and Lemon Grove City, La Presa & Spring Valley PUMA, CA.

About the photo: Top view of the Torrey Pines Beach

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United States California

Population & Diversity

San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA is home to a population of 169k people, from which 86.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 28.4% of San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (47.9k people).

In 2021, there were 1.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.8k people) in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32.2k White (Hispanic) and 25.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA are Spanish (48,192 households), Vietnamese (9,841 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (3,389 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

83,906

Women

49.8%

84,567

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 168,473 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

86.1%

2021 Citizenship

84.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 86.1% of San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA was 84.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
49.8k ± 2.11k
White (Hispanic)
32.2k ± 2.86k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
25.4k ± 1.98k

39.8%

Hispanic Population

67.1k people

39.8% of the people in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA are hispanic (67.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
19,445 ± 3,220 people
Vietnam
8,776 ± 2,239 people
Philippines
1,971 ± 1,084 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 19,445 San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA residents, followed by Vietnam with 8,776 and Philippines with 1,971.

Foreign-Born Population

28.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

47.9k people

29.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

51.5k people

As of 2021, 28.4% of San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA residents (47.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA was 29.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
48,192 households (30.3%)
Vietnamese
9,841 households (6.18%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
3,389 households (2.13%)

48.4% of the households in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA was Spanish. 30.3% of the households in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,607 ± 403
Vietnam
1,578 ± 284
Gulf War (1990s)
1,055 ± 294

San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.65 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA employs 78.1k people. The largest industries in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA are Restaurants & Food Services (9,540 people), Construction (4,105 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,501 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric & gas, and other combinations ($117,687), Software publishing ($117,501), and Advertising, public relations & related services ($107,312).

Males in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,213. The income inequality in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,296

Women

46.2%

43,507

Men

53.8%

The workforce of San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA in 2020 was 80,803 people, with 46.2% woman, and 53.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA.

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Occupations

78.1k

2021 Value

−3.39%

1 Year decline

± −3.39%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −3.39%, from 80.8k employees to 78.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA, are Cashiers (2,423 people), Waiters & waitresses (2,187 people), and Cooks (2,021 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

78.1k

2021 Value

−3.39%

1 Year decline

± −3.39%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −3.39%, from 80.8k employees to 78.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA, are Restaurants & Food Services (9,540 people), Construction (4,105 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,501 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,400

Median earning men ± $1,498

$30,869

Median earning women ± $1,741

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($70,912), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,258), and Information ($54,745).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($66,250), Public Administration ($55,417), and Information ($52,446).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA awarded 10,753 degrees. The student population of San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 15,460 male students and 21,304 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA are White (3,639 and 36.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3,422 and 34.5%), Asian (1,277 and 12.9%), and Two or More Races (604 and 6.08%).

The largest universities in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are San Diego State University (10,590 and 98.5%), Platt College-San Diego (84 and 0.781%), and North-West College-San Diego (494746) (31 and 0.288%).

The most popular majors in San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA are General Business Administration & Management (1,903 and 17.7%), General Psychology (638 and 5.93%), and General Health & Physical Education (416 and 3.87%).

The median tuition cost in San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA for a public four year colleges is $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 37.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 36,764 (42.1% men and 57.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 36,764 students enrolled in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA, 42.1% men and 57.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,575 records, of which 57.9% were women and 42.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health & Physical Education
416 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1,770 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
601 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA was General Health & Physical Education with 416 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

San Diego State University
10,590 degrees awarded
Platt College-San Diego
84 degrees awarded
North-West College-San Diego (494746)
31 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was San Diego State University with 10,590 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,431 men were awarded degrees from institutions in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA, which is 0.701 times less than the 6,322 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,639 degrees mean that there were 1.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,422 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,250) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,394) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 2.72% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 4.09% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA in 2021 were Some college (38.3k), High School or Equivalent (26.5k), and Bachelors Degree (24k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA was $527,700 in 2021, which is 2.15 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $495,300 to $527,700, a 6.54% increase. The homeownership rate in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA is 34.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA is $58,989. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

Housing

Property

$527,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$18,015

$20,643

Median Property Taxes

±$1,176

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

34.8%

Homeownership

2021

69.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 34.8% of the housing units in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 33.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,989

Median Household Income

± $1,998

59.3k

Number of Households

± 2,082

In 2021, the median household income of the 59.3k households in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA grew to $58,989 from the previous year's value of $54,939.

The following chart displays the households in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA

0.464

2020 Wage GINI in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA

In 2021, the income inequality in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.77% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (68.5%)
Worked At Home (10.8%)
Carpooled (9.99%)

In 2021, 68.5% of workers in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.8%) and those who carpooled to work (9.99%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.91% of the workforce in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA (37.3k out of 164k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.4% of the population of San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 38.8% on employee plans, 29.5% on Medicaid, 6.34% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 2.81% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 32.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.6%

Uninsured

38.8%

Employer Coverage

29.5%

Medicaid

6.34%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

2.81%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA declined by 10.5% from 13% to 11.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.