Chula Vista, CA

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2020 Population

268,779

0.0524% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

1.41% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

9.52%

1.14% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$86,132

5.98% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$526,500

6.86% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

123,034

1.21% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Chula Vista, CA had a population of 269k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $86,132. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Chula Vista, CA declined from 268,920 to 268,779, a −0.0524% decrease and its median household income grew from $81,272 to $86,132, a 5.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chula Vista, CA are White (Hispanic) (40.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (16.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (14.7%), Other (Hispanic) (9.18%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (8.63%).

None of the households in Chula Vista, 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.

87.3% of the residents in Chula Vista, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chula Vista, CA are Southwestern College (123800) (3,065 degrees awarded in 2021), United Education Institute-Chula Vista (447607) (686 degrees), and Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista (522 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Chula Vista, CA was $526,500, and the homeownership rate was 60.1%.

Most people in Chula Vista, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Chula Vista, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Chula Vista, CA is home to a population of 269k people, from which 87.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 30.1% of Chula Vista, CA residents were born outside of the country (80.8k people).

In 2020, there were 2.4 times more White (Hispanic) residents (109k people) in Chula Vista, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 39.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

87.3%

2020 Citizenship

85.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 87.3% of Chula Vista, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Chula Vista, CA was 85.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Chula Vista, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chula Vista, CA

White (Hispanic)
109k ± 4.51k
White (Non-Hispanic)
45.5k ± 2.58k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
39.6k ± 3.04k

60.3%

Hispanic Population

162k people

60.3% of the people in Chula Vista, CA are hispanic (162k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Chula Vista, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,008,868 ± 46,586 people
Philippines
829,356 ± 22,122 people
China
683,718 ± 20,124 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,008,868 California residents, followed by Philippines with 829,356 and China with 683,718.

Foreign-Born Population

30.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

80.8k people

31.1%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

83.7k people

As of 2020, 30.1% of Chula Vista, CA residents (80.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chula Vista, CA was 31.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Chula Vista, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
7,236 ± 734
Gulf War (1990s)
3,822 ± 659
Vietnam
3,299 ± 371

Chula Vista, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chula Vista, CA employs 123k people. The largest industries in Chula Vista, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,036 people), Retail Trade (13,499 people), and Public Administration (10,821 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($96,406), Public Administration ($71,328), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($68,842).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,427. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

123k

2020 Value

± 3,443

1.21%

1 Year growth

± 3.74%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Chula Vista, CA grew at a rate of 1.21%, from 122k employees to 123k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chula Vista, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,483 people), Sales & Related Occupations (13,796 people), and Management Occupations (11,175 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chula Vista, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

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

123k

2020 Value

± 3,443

1.21%

1 Year growth

± 3.74%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Chula Vista, CA grew at a rate of 1.21%, from 122k employees to 123k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chula Vista, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,036 people), Retail Trade (13,499 people), and Public Administration (10,821 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chula Vista, CA, though some of these residents may live in Chula Vista, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,950

Median earning men ± $2,187

$33,783

Median earning women ± $1,537

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($83,186), Manufacturing ($63,872), and Information ($60,370).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($52,917), Construction ($50,199), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,317).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

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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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California.

$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

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

Voting results are not available for Chula Vista, CA. Showing the available data for California.

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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

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 Chula Vista, CA awarded 4,495 degrees. The student population of Chula Vista, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 15,966 male students and 21,264 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chula Vista, CA are Hispanic or Latino (2,813 and 62.7%), followed by Asian (454 and 10.1%), Unknown (440 and 9.81%), and White (414 and 9.23%).

The largest universities in Chula Vista, CA by number of degrees awarded are Southwestern College (123800) (3,065 and 68.2%), United Education Institute-Chula Vista (447607) (686 and 15.3%), and Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista (522 and 11.6%).

The most popular majors in Chula Vista, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (645 and 14.3%), Medical Assistant (394 and 8.77%), and General Business Administration & Management (238 and 5.29%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 37,230 students enrolled in Chula Vista, CA, 42.9% men and 57.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 24,772 records, of which 59.9% were women and 40.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
228 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
214 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
184 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Chula Vista, CA was General Business Administration & Management with 228 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Chula Vista, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southwestern College (123800)
3,065 degrees awarded
United Education Institute-Chula Vista (447607)
686 degrees awarded
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
522 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwestern College (123800) with 3,065 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,545 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chula Vista, CA, which is 0.524 times less than the 2,950 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 2,813 degrees mean that there were 6.2 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 454 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

Public, 2-year ($1,288) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($54) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,080) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Measure

In 2020, 1.74% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.99% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were Some college (7.14M), High School or Equivalent (6.69M), and Bachelors Degree (6.15M).

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 Chula Vista, CA was $526,500 in 2020, which is 2.29 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $492,700 to $526,500, a 6.86% increase. The homeownership rate in Chula Vista, CA is 60.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Chula Vista, CA have an average commute time of 29.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chula Vista, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chula Vista, CA is $86,132. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Chula Vista, CA was Census Tract 134.17 with a value of $129,344, followed by Census Tract 134.14 and Census Tract 133.09, with respective values of $121,091 and $107,885.

Housing

Property

$526,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$10,780

$47,745

Median Property Taxes

±$1,878

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

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

Rent vs Own

60.1%

Homeownership

2020

74.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 60.1% of the housing units in Chula Vista, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 134.17
Census Tract 134.14
Census Tract 133.09

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chula Vista, CA was Census Tract 134.17 with a value of $129,344, followed by Census Tract 134.14 and Census Tract 133.09, with respective values of $121,091 and $107,885.

The following map shows all of the places in Chula Vista, 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.

$86,132

Median Household Income

± $3,564

79.5k

Number of Households

± 2,582

In 2020, the median household income of the 79.5k households in Chula Vista, CA grew to $86,132 from the previous year's value of $81,272.

The following chart displays the households in Chula Vista, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Chula Vista, CA is from California.

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

0.499

2019 Wage GINI in California

In 2020, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.321% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (77.4%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (6.19%)

In 2020, 77.4% of workers in Chula Vista, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (6.19%).

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

29.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chula Vista, CA have a longer commute time (29.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.97% of the workforce in Chula Vista, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Chula Vista, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.52% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chula Vista, CA (25.4k out of 267k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chula Vista, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

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

92.4% of the population of Chula Vista, CA has health coverage, with 47.6% on employee plans, 19.4% on Medicaid, 6.42% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 5% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in California was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in San Diego County, CA see 1223 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.53% decrease from the previous year (1242 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1084 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 227 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for San Diego County, CA.

1,223 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in San Diego County, CA

Primary care physicians in San Diego County, CA see an average of 1,223 patients per year. This represents a 1.53% decrease from the previous year (1,242 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in San Diego County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.62%

Uninsured

47.6%

Employer Coverage

19.4%

Medicaid

6.42%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chula Vista, CA grew by 2.77% from 7.41% to 7.62%.

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