U.S. County · Profile

San Diego County

3.3MTotal Population
778Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+16.21%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

San Diego County has a population of 3,269,973 as of 2023. It is located in California.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of San Diego County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):34.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White57.8%1,890,044
Hispanic or Latino34.5%1,128,141
Two or More Races14.9%487,226
Asian12.1%395,667
Some Other Race9.2%300,838
Black or African American4.8%156,959
American Indian/Alaska Native0.8%26,160
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.4%13,080

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for San Diego County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$96,974
30.0% above national average
Per Capita Income
$46,957
22.5% above national average
Poverty Rate
10.6%
7.8% below national average
Median Age
36.7 years

Income & Poverty

$96,974Median Household Income
$46,957Per Capita Income
10.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$96,974$129,234
Families$111,734$145,676
Married-couple Families$111,734$125,142
Nonfamily Households$64,682$69,857

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for San Diego County, California.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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