San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA

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2019 Population

173,808

1.75% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

34.6

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

11.4%

9.03% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$81,243

7.23% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$578,100

5.78% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

90,100

2.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA had a population of 174k people with a median age of 34.6 and a median household income of $81,243. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA grew from 170,815 to 173,808, a 1.75% increase and its median household income grew from $75,765 to $81,243, a 7.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.3%), White (Hispanic) (17.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (14.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.3%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.19%). 31.7% of the households in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 89.5% of the residents in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in San Diego County (West Central)--San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA are Ashford University (9,535 degrees awarded in 2019), University of San Diego (2,985 degrees), and San Diego Mesa College (2,034 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA was $578,100, and the homeownership rate was 49.1%. Most people in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA borders San Diego City (Southwest/Central Coastal) PUMA, CA, San Diego City (Central/Mira Mesa & University Heights) PUMA, CA, San Diego (East Central/Navajo) & La Mesa Cities PUMA, CA, San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA, and San Diego City (Central/Mid-City) PUMA, CA.

United States California

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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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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/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA is home to a population of 174k people, from which 89.5% are citizens. As of 2019, 45% of San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (78.2k people).

In 2019, there were 2.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (90.8k people) in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30.9k White (Hispanic) and 24.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA are Spanish (25,105 speakers), Vietnamese (5,337 speakers), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (4,024 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
90.8k ± 2.18k
White (Hispanic)
30.9k ± 1.89k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
24.5k ± 1.68k

24.6%

Hispanic Population

42.7k people

24.6% of the people in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA are hispanic (42.7k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
25,105 speakers (15.3%)
Vietnamese
5,337 speakers (3.24%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
4,024 speakers (2.44%)

31.7% of San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) 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/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA was Spanish. 15.3% of the overall population of San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA are native Spanish speakers. 3.24% speak Vietnamese and 2.44% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

45%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

78.2k people

22.1%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

37.7k people

As of 2019, 45% of San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA residents (78.2k 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/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA was 22.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA was 34.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 32, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA residents was 35.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
10,039 ± 2,388 people
Vietnam
5,126 ± 1,732 people
Philippines
3,193 ± 1,375 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 10,039 San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA residents, followed by Vietnam with 5,126 and Philippines with 3,193.

Citizenship

89.5%

2019 Citizenship

89.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 89.5% of San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) 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/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA was 89.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,310 ± 588
Vietnam
2,901 ± 378
Gulf War (1990s)
1,797 ± 326

San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA is $81,243. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) 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/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.15 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,005. The income inequality in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.434, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA employs 90.1k people. The largest industries in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA are Restaurants & Food Services (7,270 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,717 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,299 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($168,996), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($148,173), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($135,098).

Wages

Median Household Income

$81,243

2019 value

± $1,778

7.23%

1 Year Growth

± 3.25%

Households in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA have a median annual income of $81,243, 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 $75,765 in 2018, which represents a 7.23% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$72,387

Average Male Salary in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA

± $7,343

$63,005

Average Female Salary in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA

± $6,963

In 2019, full-time male employees in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA made 1.15 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) 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/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA

White
$61,588 ± $5,792
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$59,982 ± $41,256
Asian
$54,533 ± $8,673

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA workers was White. These workers were paid 1.03 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA.

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

Wage Distribution

0.434

2019 Wage GINI in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA

0.43

2018 Wage GINI in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA

In 2019, the income inequality in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.849% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) 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/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) 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/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) 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/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA (19.3k out of 168k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

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
12,688 ± 992
Hispanic
6,291 ± 702
Asian
2,950 ± 483

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

90.1k

2019 Value

2.6%

1 Year growth

± 2.6%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 2.6%, from 87.8k employees to 90.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA, are Retail salespersons (2,717 people), Other managers (2,524 people), and Registered nurses (2,397 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA, by number of employees, are Retail salespersons (2,717 people), Other managers (2,524 people), and Registered nurses (2,397 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Military officer special & tactical operations leaders (14.9 times higher than expected), Other Physical Scientists (6.19 times), and Manicurists and pedicurists (5.29 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA, by average salary, are Personal financial advisors ($212,757), Dentists ($203,344), and Physicians ($153,308).

Industries

Employment by Industries

90.1k

2019 Value

2.6%

1 Year growth

± 2.6%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 2.6%, from 87.8k employees to 90.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA, are Restaurants & Food Services (7,270 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,717 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,299 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) 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/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (7,270 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,717 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,299 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA has an unusually high number of U. S. Navy (17.2 times higher than expected), U. S. Marines (7 times), and Sporting & athletic goods, & doll, toy & game manufacturing (6.48 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA, by average salary, are Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($168,996), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($148,173), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($135,098).

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

Showing data for California.

$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/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) 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 (West Central)--San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA awarded 16,069 degrees. The student population of San Diego County (West Central)--San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA is skewed towards women, with 24,460 male students and 42,006 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in San Diego County (West Central)--San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA are White (6,832 and 43.9%), followed by Black or African American (3,534 and 22.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2,764 and 17.8%), and Asian (992 and 6.37%).

The largest universities in San Diego County (West Central)--San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Ashford University (9,535 and 59.3%), University of San Diego (2,985 and 18.6%), and San Diego Mesa College (2,034 and 12.7%).

The most popular majors in San Diego County (West Central)--San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA are General Business Administration & Management (1,998 and 12.4%), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (1,226 and 7.63%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (1,044 and 6.5%).

The median tuition costs in San Diego County (West Central)--San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA are $32,518 for private four year colleges, and $1,104 and $7,440 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
709 degree-majorss awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
705 degree-majorss awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
730 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in San Diego County (West Central)--San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA was General Business Administration & Management with 709 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in San Diego County (West Central)--San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ashford University
9,535 degrees awarded
University of San Diego
2,985 degrees awarded
San Diego Mesa College
2,034 degrees awarded

$1,104

Median In-State Public

$32,518

Median Private

In 2019, the San Diego County (West Central)--San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ashford University with 9,535 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

5,808

Degrees Awarded to Men

10,261

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 5,808 men were awarded degrees from institutions in San Diego County (West Central)--San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA, which is 0.566 times less than the 10,261 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in San Diego County (West Central)--San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
6,832 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3,534 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,764 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in San Diego County (West Central)--San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA was White students. These 6,832 degrees mean that there were 1.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3,534 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA was $578,100 in 2019, which is 2.4 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $546,500 to $578,100, a 5.78% increase. The homeownership rate in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA is 49.1%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$578,100

2019 Median

± $7,440

$546,500

2018 Median

± $7,339

In 2019, the median property value in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA grew to to $578,100 from the previous year's value of $546,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) 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/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) 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.

$81,243

Median Household Income

± $1,778

64.7k

Number of Households

± 1,905

In 2019, the median household income of the 64.7k households in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA grew to $81,243 from the previous year's value of $75,765.

The following chart displays the households in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) 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/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

49.1%

2019 Homeownership

49.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 49.1% of the housing units in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 49.6%.

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/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.32% of the workforce in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (78.1%)
Carpooled (8.23%)
Worked At Home (7.01%)

In 2019, 78.1% of workers in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.23%) and those who worked at home (7.01%).

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/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) 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/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

92.8% of the population of San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 50.2% on employee plans, 12.9% on Medicaid, 8.49% on Medicare, 16.1% on non-group plans, and 5.08% 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

7.21%

Uninsured

50.2%

Employer Coverage

12.9%

Medicaid

8.49%

Medicare

16.1%

Non-Group

5.08%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in San Diego City (Central/Clairemont & Kearny Mesa) PUMA, CA declined by 9.24% from 7.94% to 7.21%.

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