San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA

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2019 Population

175,527

1.21% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

35.2

0.571% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

14.1%

10.6% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$68,220

5.95% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$628,100

4.74% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

101,484

1.37% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA had a population of 176k people with a median age of 35.2 and a median household income of $68,220. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA grew from 173,429 to 175,527, a 1.21% increase and its median household income grew from $64,388 to $68,220, a 5.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (50%), White (Hispanic) (26.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.47%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.61%), and Other (Hispanic) (5%). 34% of the households in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 89.8% of the residents in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA are San Diego City College (1,677 degrees awarded in 2019), California Western School of Law (311 degrees), and Newschool of Architecture and Design (221 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA was $628,100, and the homeownership rate was 27.8%. Most people in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA borders San Diego City (Southwest/Central Coastal) PUMA, CA, San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA, San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA, San Diego City (Southeast/Encanto & Skyline) PUMA, CA, Chula Vista (West) & National City Cities PUMA, CA, and San Diego City (South/Otay Mesa & South Bay) PUMA, CA.

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United States California

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industry Sector

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8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in California. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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Diversity

San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA is home to a population of 176k people, from which 89.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 56.2% of San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (98.7k people).

In 2019, there were 1.88 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (87.8k people) in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.6k White (Hispanic) and 11.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA are Spanish (43,468 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,541 speakers), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (1,182 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
87.8k ± 1.86k
White (Hispanic)
46.6k ± 2.3k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.4k ± 1.13k

34.2%

Hispanic Population

59.9k people

34.2% of the people in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA are hispanic (59.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
43,468 speakers (26.1%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,541 speakers (0.924%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
1,182 speakers (0.709%)

34% of San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA was Spanish. 26.1% of the overall population of San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA are native Spanish speakers. 0.924% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 0.709% speak Tagalog (Incl. Filipino), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

56.2%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

98.7k people

20%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

34.8k people

As of 2019, 56.2% of San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA residents (98.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA was 20%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA was 35.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA residents was 35.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
17,844 ± 3,109 people
Philippines
1,636 ± 988 people
China
1,063 ± 798 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 17,844 San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA residents, followed by Philippines with 1,636 and China with 1,063.

Citizenship

89.8%

2019 Citizenship

89.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 89.8% of San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA was 89.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,547 ± 454
Vietnam
2,769 ± 390
Gulf War (1990s)
1,445 ± 314

San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA is $68,220. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $201,921, followed by San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA and Inner Mission & Castro PUMA, CA, with respective values of $189,676 and $172,163.

Males in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,937. The income inequality in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA employs 101k people. The largest industries in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA are U. S. Navy (8,419 people), Restaurants & Food Services (7,224 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,508 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($180,024), Water, steam, air-conditioning, & irrigation systems ($173,556), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($155,339).

Wages

Median Household Income

$68,220

2019 value

± $2,061

5.95%

1 Year Growth

± 3.38%

Households in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA have a median annual income of $68,220, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $64,388 in 2018, which represents a 5.95% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$72,969

Average Male Salary in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA

± $8,161

$60,937

Average Female Salary in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA

± $6,019

In 2019, full-time male employees in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA made 1.2 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA

Asian
$66,317 ± $21,922
White
$63,576 ± $5,614
Two or More Races
$53,881 ± $22,217

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.04 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.442

2019 Wage GINI in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA

0.446

2018 Wage GINI in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA

In 2019, the income inequality in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.06% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $201,921, followed by San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA and Inner Mission & Castro PUMA, CA, with respective values of $189,676 and $172,163.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA (23.4k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 45 - 54.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
17,005 ± 1,092
Hispanic
11,390 ± 905
Other
2,104 ± 358

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

101k

2019 Value

1.37%

1 Year growth

± 1.37%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 1.37%, from 100k employees to 101k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA, are Other managers (3,439 people), Retail salespersons (2,359 people), and Cooks (2,014 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA, by number of employees, are Other managers (3,439 people), Retail salespersons (2,359 people), and Cooks (2,014 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Electrical & electronics repairers, transportation equipment, & industrial & utility (24.4 times higher than expected), Ship & boat captains & operators (21.9 times), and Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (12.6 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA, by average salary, are Architectural & engineering managers ($175,703), Physicians ($156,142), and Chief executives & legislators ($142,669).

Industries

Employment by Industries

101k

2019 Value

1.37%

1 Year growth

± 1.37%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 1.37%, from 100k employees to 101k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA, are U. S. Navy (8,419 people), Restaurants & Food Services (7,224 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,508 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA, by number of employees, are U. S. Navy (8,419 people), Restaurants & Food Services (7,224 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,508 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA has an unusually high number of U. S. Navy (50.2 times higher than expected), U. S. Marines (8.28 times), and Scientific research & development services (3.67 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA, by average salary, are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($180,024), Water, steam, air-conditioning, & irrigation systems ($173,556), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($155,339).

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 2018, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $379B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($199B) and Mixed freight ($157B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.18T

2018 Value in California

$5.17T

Projected 2045 Value in California

137% growth

In 2018, total outbound California trade was $2.18T. This is expected to increase 137% to $5.17T by 2045.

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
$86.9B
Arizona
$47.9B
Washington
$39.1B

In 2018, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $86.9B, followed by Arizona with $47.9B and Washington and $39.1B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 61.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.6%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.37%). The most partisan county was San Francisco County, CA with 85% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (61.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (31.6%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (3.37%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 61.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.6%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.37%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of California.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for California

61.7% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in California

San Francisco County, CA
85% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Alameda County, CA
78.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Marin County, CA
78.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in California was San Francisco County, CA with 85% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in California colored by their party leaning.

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 elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

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.

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 Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 53 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 2019, universities in San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA awarded 2,725 degrees. The student population of San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA is skewed towards women, with 7,253 male students and 9,031 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (1,088 and 41.5%), followed by White (697 and 26.6%), Black or African American (282 and 10.8%), and Asian (241 and 9.19%).

The largest universities in San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are San Diego City College (1,677 and 61.5%), California Western School of Law (311 and 11.4%), and Newschool of Architecture and Design (221 and 8.11%).

The most popular majors in San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA are Law (341 and 12.5%), General Cosmetology (295 and 10.8%), and Architecture (163 and 5.98%).

The median tuition costs in San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA are $13,000 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
117 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
99 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
85 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA was Humanistic Studies with 117 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

San Diego City College
1,677 degrees awarded
California Western School of Law
311 degrees awarded
Newschool of Architecture and Design
221 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$13,000

Median Private

In 2019, the San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was San Diego City College with 1,677 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,277

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,448

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,277 men were awarded degrees from institutions in San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA, which is 0.882 times less than the 1,448 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
1,088 degrees awarded
White
697 degrees awarded
Black or African American
282 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,088 degrees mean that there were 1.56 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 697 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA was $628,100 in 2019, which is 2.61 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $599,700 to $628,100, a 4.74% increase. The homeownership rate in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA is 27.8%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$628,100

2019 Median

± $14,929

$599,700

2018 Median

± $12,501

In 2019, the median property value in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA grew to to $628,100 from the previous year's value of $599,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,220

Median Household Income

± $2,061

81.7k

Number of Households

± 2,083

In 2019, the median household income of the 81.7k households in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA grew to $68,220 from the previous year's value of $64,388.

The following chart displays the households in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

27.8%

2019 Homeownership

28.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 27.8% of the housing units in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 28.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.08% of the workforce in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (67.4%)
Worked At Home (8.39%)
Walked (7.36%)

In 2019, 67.4% of workers in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.39%) and those who walked to work (7.36%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

90.4% of the population of San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 8.05% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 3.24% 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 California see 1254 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.555% decrease from the previous year (1261 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1149 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 268 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Amador County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (17%). Additionally, Colusa County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,254 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,254 patients per year. This represents a 0.555% decrease from the previous year (1,261 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in California

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

9.61%

Uninsured

45.5%

Employer Coverage

19.9%

Medicaid

8.05%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

3.24%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA declined by 9.84% from 10.7% to 9.61%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.