National City, CA

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    58,893
    US Senator
    Alex Padilla
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Adam Schiff
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.1
    1.37% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.6%
    4.53% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $66,841
    4.04% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $612,200
    5.39% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    26,035
    2.18% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in National City, 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.

    83.9% of the residents in National City, CA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in National City, CA are California Institute of Arts & Technology (771 degrees awarded in 2024) and The Nurse Academy (12 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in National City, CA was $612,200, and the homeownership rate was 34.7%.

    Most people in National City, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in National City, CA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    National City, CA is home to a population of 58.9k people, from which 83.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 36% of National City, CA residents were born outside of the country (21.2k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.26 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (15.6k people) in National City, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.4k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 9.86k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    83.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    83.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 83.9% of National City, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in National City, CA was 83.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in National City, CA
    1. Other (Hispanic)
      15.6k ± 1.55k
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      12.4k ± 1.46k
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      9.86k ± 1.03k
    63.5%
    Hispanic Population
    37.4k people

    In 2024, there were 1.26 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (15.6k people) in National City, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.4k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 9.86k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    63.5% of the people in National City, CA are hispanic (37.4k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in National City, 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

    36%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    21.2k people
    36.9%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    20.7k people

    As of 2024, 36% of National City, CA residents (21.2k 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 National City, CA was 36.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,381 ± 345
    2. Vietnam
      529 ± 168
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      277 ± 139

    National City, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.61 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in National City, CA.

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    Health

    87.8% of the population of National City, CA has health coverage, with 34% on employee plans, 30.4% on Medicaid, 8.68% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 2.86% 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, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    12.2%
    Uninsured
    34%
    Employer Coverage
    30.4%
    Medicaid
    8.68%
    Medicare
    11.8%
    Non-Group
    2.86%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in National City, CA declined by 5.11% from 12.9% to 12.2%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in National City, 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 National City, CA employs 26k people. In 2024, the largest industries in National City, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,934 people), Retail Trade (3,398 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,900 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,066), Utilities ($74,589), and Public Administration ($64,252).

    Employment

    Occupations

    26k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,410
    2.18%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.51%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in National City, CA grew at a rate of 2.18%, from 25.5k employees to 26k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in National City, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,941 people), Production Occupations (2,229 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,167 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of National City, CA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    26k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,410
    2.18%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.51%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in National City, CA grew at a rate of 2.18%, from 25.5k employees to 26k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in National City, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,934 people), Retail Trade (3,398 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,900 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of National City, CA, though some of these residents may live in National City, 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

    $41,305
    Median earning men ± $2,306
    $29,961
    Median earning women ± $2,514

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($75,398), Public Administration ($72,744), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,278).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($63,984), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,500), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,875).

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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

    Voting results are not available for National City, 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%).

    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.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in National City, CA awarded 783 degrees. The student population of National City, CA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 1,783 male students and 384 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in National City, CA are Two or More Races (203 and 25.9%), Black or African American (202 and 25.8%), White (186 and 23.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (122 and 15.6%).

    The largest universities in National City, CA by number of degrees awarded are California Institute of Arts & Technology (771 and 98.5%) and The Nurse Academy (12 and 1.53%).

    The most popular majors in National City, CA are Computer & Information Systems Security (544 and 69.5%), Computer & Computer Systems Technology (112 and 14.3%), and Cloud Computing (45 and 5.75%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 2,167 students enrolled in National City, CA, 82.3% men and 17.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Two or More Races with 644 records, of which 15.1% were women and 84.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Computer & Information Systems Security
      319 degrees awarded
    2. Computer & Computer Systems Technology
      112 degrees awarded
    3. Cloud Computing
      45 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in National City, CA was Computer & Information Systems Security with 319 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in National City, CA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. California Institute of Arts & Technology
      771 degrees awarded
    2. The Nurse Academy
      12 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was California Institute of Arts & Technology with 771 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 635 men were awarded degrees from institutions in National City, CA, which is 4.29 times more than the 148 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Two or More Races students. These 203 degrees mean that there were 1 times more degrees awarded to Two or More Races students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 202 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,120) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,150) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,124) 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 National City, CA was $612,200 in 2024, which is 1.84 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $580,900 to $612,200, a 5.39% increase. The homeownership rate in National City, CA is 34.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in National City, CA have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in National City, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $612,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$12,608
    $6,330
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$599

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    34.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    76.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 34.7% of the housing units in National City, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 34.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in National City, 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.
    $66,841
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,798
    18.2k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,155

    In 2024, the median household income of the 18.2k households in National City, CA grew to $66,841 from the previous year's value of $64,248.

    The following chart displays the households in National City, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for National City, 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 (68.5%)
    2. Carpooled (14.6%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.53%)

    In 2024, 68.5% of workers in National City, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.6%) and those who worked at home (6.53%).

    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

    25.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in National City, CA have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.82% of the workforce in National City, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in National City, CA (8k out of 54.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in National City, CA is Hispanic, followed by Other 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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