San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

2024 Population

170,284

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

41.8

0.723% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

5.51%

2.52% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$166,276

5.96% 1-year growth

Population & Diversity

San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA is home to a population of 170k people, from which 93.1% are citizens.

As of 2024, 20.4% of San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (34.7k people).

In 2024, there were 3.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 10.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA are Spanish (12,514 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (5,387 households), and Hindi (2,640 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

86,197

Women

50.6%

83,986

Men

49.4%

The resident population of San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA in 2024 was 170,183 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

93.1%

2024 Citizenship

93.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.1% of San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA was 93.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 4.34k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
30.6k ± 2.09k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
10.3k ± 2.02k

13.3%

Hispanic Population

22.6k people

13.3% of the people in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA are hispanic (22.6k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
5,583 ± 1,804 people
Mexico
3,222 ± 1,380 people
China
2,887 ± 1,308 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA was India, the natal country of 5,583 San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA residents, followed by Mexico with 3,222 and China with 2,887.

Foreign-Born Population

20.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

34.7k people

19.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

34k people

As of 2024, 20.4% of San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA residents (34.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA was 19.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
12,514 households (7.81%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
5,387 households (3.36%)
Hindi
2,640 households (1.65%)

26.2% of the households in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA was Spanish. 7.81% of the households in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,348 ± 560
Vietnam
2,124 ± 413
Gulf War (1990s)
1,170 ± 399

San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA.

Health

97% of the population of San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 58.8% on employee plans, 7.48% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 16% on non-group plans, and 1.17% 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, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,233 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,233 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 15.7% between 18 and 34 years, 41.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% 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

3.02%

Uninsured

58.8%

Employer Coverage

7.48%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

16%

Non-Group

1.17%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA grew by 2.74% from 2.94% to 3.02%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA employs 77.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA were Elementary & secondary schools (4,366 people), Computer Systems Design (4,165 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,171 people), and the highest paying industries were Software publishers ($417,279), Data processing, hosting & related services ($407,330), and Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($393,160).

Males in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $120,974. The income inequality in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.485, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,126

Women

46.4%

41,713

Men

53.6%

The workforce of San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA in 2024 was 77,839 people, with 46.4% woman, and 53.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

77.8k

2024 Value

0.615%

1 Year growth

± 0.615%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 0.615%, from 77.4k employees to 77.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA, are Other managers (3,489 people), Software developers (3,205 people), and Chief executives & legislators (2,248 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, 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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

77.8k

2024 Value

0.615%

1 Year growth

± 0.615%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 0.615%, from 77.4k employees to 77.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,366 people), Computer Systems Design (4,165 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,171 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$106,706

Median earning men ± $4,907

$64,849

Median earning women ± $3,156

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($168,534), Information ($162,756), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($154,035).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($118,068), Manufacturing ($100,731), and Public Administration ($96,991).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA was $1.42M in 2024, which is 4.28 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $1.24M to $1.42M, a 14.5% increase. The homeownership rate in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA is 69%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$1.42M

Median Property Value 2024

±$61,009

$43,269

Median Property Taxes

±$1,667

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69%

Homeownership

2024

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 69% of the housing units in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$166,276

Median Household Income

± $5,454

62.7k

Number of Households

± 1,939

In 2024, the median household income of the 62.7k households in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA grew to $166,276 from the previous year's value of $156,927.

The following chart displays the households in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.485

2024 Wage GINI in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA

In 2024, the income inequality in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA was 0.485 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.05% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (59.6%)
Worked At Home (29.8%)
Carpooled (6.7%)

In 2024, 59.6% of workers in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (29.8%) and those who carpooled to work (6.7%).

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

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.77% of the workforce in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities 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 County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.51% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA (9.33k out of 169k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in San Diego County (West)--San Diego (Northwest/San Dieguito) & Encinitas Cities PUMA, CA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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