San Dimas, CA

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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 (380 degrees awarded in 2024) and Life Pacific University (128 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).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in San Dimas, CA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
    2. Philippines
      827,719 ± 22,100 people
    3. China
      695,724 ± 20,296 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

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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.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in San Dimas, CA.

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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.

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

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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%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in San Dimas, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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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 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    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%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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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 2024, universities in San Dimas, CA awarded 508 degrees. The student population of San Dimas, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 612 male students and 1,890 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in San Dimas, CA are Hispanic or Latino (207 and 40.8%), White (147 and 29%), Black or African American (62 and 12.2%), and Asian (35 and 6.9%).

    The largest universities in San Dimas, CA by number of degrees awarded are Los Angeles Pacific University (380 and 74.8%) and Life Pacific University (128 and 25.2%).

    The most popular majors in San Dimas, CA are General Health Services (109 and 21.5%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (48 and 9.45%), and General Business Administration & Management (46 and 9.06%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $16,764.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in San Dimas, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,502 (24.5% men and 75.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 2,502 students enrolled in San Dimas, CA, 24.5% men and 75.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 1,156 records, of which 77.8% were women and 22.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      48 degrees awarded
    2. Applied Psychology
      40 degrees awarded
    3. General Health Services
      33 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in San Dimas, CA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 48 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in San Dimas, CA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Los Angeles Pacific University
      380 degrees awarded
    2. Life Pacific University
      128 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Los Angeles Pacific University with 380 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 133 men were awarded degrees from institutions in San Dimas, CA, which is 0.355 times less than the 375 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 207 degrees mean that there were 1.41 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 147 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 ($16,764) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($950) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,069) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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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.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in San Dimas, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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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%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in San Dimas, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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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.
    0.493
    2024 Wage GINI in California
    0.495
    2023 Wage GINI in California

    In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared 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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