San Diego, California

San Diego: The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.

About

San Diego is a city located in the county of San Diego in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,307,402. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,422,420 inhabitants.

The city was created 255 years ago in 1769.

San Diego is a large coastal city located in southern California along the Pacific Ocean. It has a population of over 1.4 million as of July 29, 2023. Here are some key facts about San Diego:

History

San Diego was founded as a Spanish mission and settlement in 1769. It later came under Mexican rule and joined the U.S. in 1850 after California statehood. The opening of the Panama Canal boosted San Diego's economy in the early 1900s.

Geography & Climate

San Diego enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate year-round. It sprawls across mesas, hills, canyons, and coastal plains along the Pacific Ocean. Popular beaches include La Jolla Shores.

Economy & Culture

Major industries include military, tourism, healthcare, and research. San Diego is home to the massive U.S. Navy base. It has a thriving arts scene including Balboa Park museums.

Population & Diversity

San Diego has a highly diverse population including large Hispanic/Latino and Asian communities. Its proximity to Mexico leads to strong Mexican-American influences.

Major Attractions

Top attractions are the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld San Diego, LEGOLAND, the Gaslamp Quarter, and Cabrillo National Monument. The city is also home to MLB's Padres.

In summary, San Diego is a sprawling, sunny, and culturally vibrant metropolis with a unique mix of Mexican and American history and influences. It offers many attractions for tourists and residents to enjoy.

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Quick Facts about San Diego

Population :	1,422,420 (2020)
Country :	United States of America
State :	California (United States)
County :	San Diego County
Postal code :	92101–92117
Phone Area Codes :	858, 619
Official name :	San Diego
Water as percent of area :	12.68%
Land as percent of area :	87.32%
Altitude :	1,385 feet / 422 meters
Capital city :	San Diego is capital of San Diego County
Establishment :	July 07, 1769 (255 years ago)
Time Zone :	Pacific Time Zone, America/Los_Angeles, UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00
Local time :	02:41:52 (21st December 2024)
Population growth :	8.09% (2010-2020)

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Geography

San Diego is located at 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W (32.7157100, -117.1647200).

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Demographics

The population of San Diego increased by 8.09% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1850	500	-	census
1860	731	31.6%	Address Based Population Registration System
1870	2,300	68.22%	census
1880	2,637	12.78%	census
1890	16,159	83.68%	census
1900	17,700	8.71%	census
1910	39,578	55.28%	census
1930	147,995	73.26%	Address Based Population Registration System
2010	1,307,402	88.68%	census
2011	1,319,592	0.92%	estimation process
2012	1,336,776	1.29%	estimation process
2013	1,355,320	1.37%	estimation process
2014	1,375,831	1.49%	estimation process
2015	1,387,323	0.83%	estimation process
2016	1,402,089	1.05%	estimation process
2017	1,412,621	0.75%	estimation process
2018	1,421,917	0.65%	estimation process
2019	1,423,851	0.14%	estimation process
2020	1,422,420	-0.1%	estimation process

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Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 :	19,174
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 :	20,531
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 :	-6.6%
April 1, 2020 Population :	19,825
April 1, 2010 Population :	20,525
People under 5 years old, percentage :	9.2%
People under 18 years old, percentage :	31.1%
People over 65 (%) :	8.9%
Female persons, % :	48.9%
White only, percent :	57.5%
Black or African American alone, percent :	5.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % :	0.6%
Asians alone % :	2.9%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % :	0.2%
% of people who have participated in two or more races :	2.1%
% of Hispanic or Latino :	62.6%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. :	27.7%
2015-2019 Veterans :	443
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 :	31.4%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	65.3%

San Diego zip code is 92101. County name: San Diego, County fips: 06073

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	65.3%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 :	$106,400
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage :	$1,235
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 :	$479
2015-2019 median gross rent :	$791
2015-2019 Households :	6,569
Population per household, 2015-2019 :	2.93
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 :	82.7%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 :	59.7%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 :	88.6%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 :	82.6%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 :	66.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 :	9.9%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 :	4.6%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage :	21.6%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	72.8%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	61.1%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) :	40,423
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) :	304,002
2012 total retail sales per capita :	$14,419
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	14.8
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) :	$48,629
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 :	$20,606
Percentage of people living in poverty :	16.6%
Total number of businesses in 2012 :	1,710
Men-owned businesses in 2012 :	959
Women-owned businesses in 2012 :	448
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	483
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	1,117
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	213
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	1,371
2010 population per square mile :	1,768.0
2010 land area in square miles :	11.61
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	74.2%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 :	$76,900
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage :	$1,089
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 :	$384
2015-2019 median gross rent :	$767
2015-2019 Households :	4,099
Population per household, 2015-2019 :	3.08
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 :	86.5%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 :	15.5%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 :	87.2%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 :	77.2%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 :	83.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 :	14.5%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 :	13.5%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage :	22.5%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	59.8%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	47.5%
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) :	48,485
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) :	179,157
2012 total retail sales per capita :	$13,700
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	13.0
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) :	$46,183
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 :	$22,278
Percentage of people living in poverty :	16.7%
Total number of businesses in 2012 :	954
Men-owned businesses in 2012 :	445
Women-owned businesses in 2012 :	306
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	156
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	702
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	25
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	830
2010 population per square mile :	1,511.6
2010 land area in square miles :	8.77

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People born in San Diego (200)

People born in San Diego, including writer Elizabeth Hand, football quarterback Ryan Lindley, actress Jessica Lundy, .

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Bill Inmon (American computer scientist) he was born in 20/07/1945
Rob Brantly (American baseball player) he was born in 14/07/1989
Holly Marie Combs (Actress, television producer) she was born in 03/12/1973
Robert Duvall (American actor and director) he was born in 05/01/1931
Ted Williams (American baseball player, member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the last baseball player to bat .400 in a season. Joined WWII in 1943) he was born in 30/08/1918
Hillman Curtis (graphic designer) he was born in 24/02/1961
Jared Dudley (American basketball player) he was born in 10/07/1985
Sarah Roemer (American model and actress) she was born in 28/08/1984
Jason Earles (American actor) he was born in 26/04/1977
Heather O'Rourke (American actress (1975-1988)) she was born in 27/12/1975
Mayim Bialik (American actress and neuroscientist) she was born in 12/12/1975
Emma Caulfield (actress) she was born in 08/04/1973
Kendra Wilkinson (American model and television personality) she was born in 12/06/1985
Diamanda Galás (American avant-garde composer, vocalist, pianist, organist, performance artist and painter) she was born in 29/08/1955
Jolene Blalock (actress) she was born in 05/03/1975
Kathy Najimy (American actress) she was born in 06/02/1957
Brenda Ann Spencer (school shooter in San Diego, California (USA)) she was born in 03/04/1962
Monique Henderson (American 400 meters runner) she was born in 18/02/1983

Schools in San Diego

College & universities near San Diego, CA

Code	Name	City	ZIP
491190	The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San Diego	San Diego (CA)	92101-7903
109730	Associated Technical College-San Diego	San Diego (CA)	92101
119775	Newschool of Architecture and Design	San Diego (CA)	92101
122339	San Diego City College	San Diego (CA)	92101-4787
248846	FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego	San Diego (CA)	92101-4903

Stations (13)

Amtrak & bus stations near San Diego, CA

Code	Name	Address	Type
SAN	Santa Fe Depot	1050 Kettner Blvd	RAIL
OLT	Old Town Transit Center	4005 Taylor Street	RAIL
SRB	Sorrento Valley station	11170 Sorrento Valley Road	RAIL
SOL	Solana Beach	105 North Cedros Avenue	RAIL
ENC	Encinitas, CA	25 East D Street	RAIL

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Other cities in San Diego County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Diego County , CA. (more)

City Name	Population	Title
Chula Vista	272,979	The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Oceanside	174,648	The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Escondido	149,943	The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Carlsbad	115,599	The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
El Cajon	102,401	The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Vista	100,636	The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
San Marcos	97,477	The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Encinitas	62,671	The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
National City	61,394	The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
La Mesa	59,724	The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Santee	57,770	A city in San Diego County, California.
Poway	49,246	A city in San Diego County, California.
La Presa	34,169	Census designated place
Fallbrook	30,534	Unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, United States
Spring Valley	28,205	Town in San Diego County, California, United States
Imperial Beach	27,325	City in California, USA

Distance to Other Cities

San Diego distances to largest California cities