San Dimas, CA

Census Place

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2024 Population
33,789
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
US Senator
Adam Schiff
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
43.3
1.17% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
9.9%
7.75% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$105,321
0.484% 1-year decline
2024 Median Property Value
$801,800
6.03% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
16,663
0.592% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in San Dimas, 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.

94.4% of the residents in San Dimas, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in San Dimas, CA are Los Angeles Pacific University (441 degrees awarded in 2023) and Life Pacific University (156 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in San Dimas, CA was $801,800, and the homeownership rate was 72.4%.

Most people in San Dimas, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.6 minutes. The average car ownership in San Dimas, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

San Dimas, CA is home to a population of 33.8k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 21.5% of San Dimas, CA residents were born outside of the country (7.28k people).

In 2024, there were 1.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.4k people) in San Dimas, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 5.51k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.4%
2024 Citizenship
93.5%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.4% of San Dimas, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in San Dimas, CA was 93.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in San Dimas, CA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    11.4k ± 1k
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    5.9k ± 929
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    5.51k ± 1.15k
40.9%
Hispanic Population
13.8k people

In 2024, there were 1.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.4k people) in San Dimas, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 5.51k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

40.9% of the people in San Dimas, CA are hispanic (13.8k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,862,617 ± 45,816 people
  2. Philippines
    824,246 ± 22,054 people
  3. China
    687,951 ± 20,184 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,862,617 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,246 and China with 687,951.

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Foreign-Born Population

21.5%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
7.28k people
22.3%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
7.59k people

As of 2024, 21.5% of San Dimas, CA residents (7.28k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in San Dimas, CA was 22.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    492 ± 157
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    283 ± 153
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    116 ± 75

San Dimas, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of San Dimas, CA employs 16.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in San Dimas, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,207 people), Educational Services (2,116 people), and Retail Trade (1,708 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($154,286), Public Administration ($93,716), and Finance & Insurance ($93,704).

Employment

Occupations

16.7k
2024 Value
± 1,137
0.592%
1 Year growth
± 9.52%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in San Dimas, CA grew at a rate of 0.592%, from 16.6k employees to 16.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in San Dimas, CA, are Management Occupations (2,461 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,819 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,511 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of San Dimas, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16.7k
2024 Value
± 1,137
0.592%
1 Year growth
± 9.52%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in San Dimas, CA grew at a rate of 0.592%, from 16.6k employees to 16.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in San Dimas, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,207 people), Educational Services (2,116 people), and Retail Trade (1,708 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of San Dimas, CA, though some of these residents may live in San Dimas, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$66,430
Median earning men ± $8,884
$48,264
Median earning women ± $4,129

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($128,972), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($111,319), and Manufacturing ($86,198).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($112,656), Wholesale Trade ($90,231), and Public Administration ($83,816).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.57%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

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

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff 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

Voting results are not available for San Dimas, CA. Showing the available data for California.
2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla
Senator from California3
Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
Adam Schiff
Senator from California1
Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in San Dimas, CA awarded 597 degrees. The student population of San Dimas, CA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 574 male students and 1,759 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in San Dimas, CA are Hispanic or Latino (214 and 36.1%), White (166 and 28%), Black or African American (92 and 15.5%), and Unknown (46 and 7.76%).

The largest universities in San Dimas, CA by number of degrees awarded are Los Angeles Pacific University (441 and 73.9%) and Life Pacific University (156 and 26.1%).

The most popular majors in San Dimas, CA are General Health Services (135 and 22.6%), General Business Administration & Management (74 and 12.4%), and Organizational Leadership (59 and 9.88%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $15,744.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in San Dimas, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,333 (24.6% men and 75.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,333 students enrolled in San Dimas, CA, 24.6% men and 75.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 1,057 records, of which 75.3% were women and 24.7% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    53 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    46 degrees awarded
  3. General Health Services
    45 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in San Dimas, CA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 53 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Los Angeles Pacific University
    441 degrees awarded
  2. Life Pacific University
    156 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Los Angeles Pacific University with 441 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 162 men were awarded degrees from institutions in San Dimas, CA, which is 0.372 times less than the 435 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 214 degrees mean that there were 1.29 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 166 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,744) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($950) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,176) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in San Dimas, CA was $801,800 in 2024, which is 2.41 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $756,200 to $801,800, a 6.03% increase. The homeownership rate in San Dimas, CA is 72.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in San Dimas, CA have an average commute time of 31.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in San Dimas, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$801,800
Median Property Value 2024
±$25,052
$8,744
Median Property Taxes
±$644

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 Dimas, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

72.4%
Homeownership
2024
62.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 72.4% of the housing units in San Dimas, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.4%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$105,321
Median Household Income
± $18,690
12.1k
Number of Households
± 963

In 2024, the median household income of the 12.1k households in San Dimas, CA declined from $105,321 from the previous year's value of $105,833.

The following chart displays the households in San Dimas, 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 $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for San Dimas, CA is from California.
0.495
2023 Wage GINI in California
0.498
2022 Wage GINI in California

In 2023, the income inequality in California was 0.495 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.573% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (72%)
  2. Worked At Home (16.8%)
  3. Carpooled (9.14%)

In 2024, 72% of workers in San Dimas, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.8%) and those who carpooled to work (9.14%).

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.

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Commute Time

31.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in San Dimas, CA have a longer commute time (31.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.95% of the workforce in San Dimas, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in San Dimas, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in San Dimas, CA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in San Dimas, CA (3.31k out of 33.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in San Dimas, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

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.

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Health

94.4% of the population of San Dimas, CA has health coverage, with 51.3% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 0.716% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.59%
Uninsured
51.3%
Employer Coverage
15.6%
Medicaid
15.4%
Medicare
11.5%
Non-Group
0.716%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in San Dimas, CA declined by 9.63% from 6.18% to 5.59%.

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