San Diego County, California

San Diego County is a county located on the Pacific Ocean in the far southwest of California, along the border with Mexico. It is the third largest county by population in the state. As of 2000 the population is 2,813,833. The county seat is San Diego.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,813,833 people, 994,677 households, and 663,449 families residing in the county. The population density is 259/km² (670/mi²). There are 1,040,149 housing units at an average density of 96/km² (248/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 66.52% White, 5.74% Black or African American, 0.86% Native American, 8.88% Asian, 0.48% Pacific Islander, 12.82% from other races, and 4.69% from two or more races. 26.69% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Census - ² - 2000 - Population density - White

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There are 994,677 households out of which 33.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.70% are married couples living together, 11.60% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.30% are non-families. 24.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.90% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.73 and the average family size is 3.29.

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In the county the population is spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 11.30% from 18 to 24, 32.00% from 25 to 44, 19.80% from 45 to 64, and 11.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 101.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.70 males.

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The median income for a household in the county is $47,067, and the median income for a family is $53,438. Males have a median income of $36,952 versus $30,356 for females. The per capita income for the county is $22,926. 12.40% of the population and 8.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.50% of those under the age of 18 and 6.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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Per capita income - Poverty line

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Current estimates

According to estimates by the San Diego Association of Governments, the median household income of San Diego County in 2004 was $58,280 (not adjusted for inflation). When adjusted for inflation (1999 dollars; comparable to Census data above), the median household income was $52,192.

Related Topics:
San Diego Association of Governments - Median household income - 2004 - Inflation - 1999 - Census

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