Chula Vista, California Population 2023

278,734

Chula Vista is a city located in San Diego County California. Chula Vista has a 2023 population of 278,734. Chula Vista is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 276,466 in 2020.

The average household income in Chula Vista is $112,354 with a poverty rate of 9.13%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Chula Vista is 36.3 years, 35.4 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.

Chula Vista is located in San Diego County, where it is the second largest city by population. Chula Vista is located just over seven miles from San Diego, and it’s only over seven miles from the border of Mexico.

Growth in Chula Vista, California

Chula Vista has seen significant population growth because of its thriving economy and the support that is offered for small businesses. The small business sector accounts for most of the companies in Chula Vista. The city is also a popular tourist destination, attracting many visitors while also boosting the local economy. Chula Vista has seen significant population growth throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. A population of just over 1,700 in 1920 expanded to nearly 16,000 at the time of the 1950 census. The population has continued to post growth in the double-digit percentages every ten years. Current estimates show that the population is up 9.5% from the last census in 2010, indicating that this thriving city with over a quarter-million resident is only going to continue to grow larger.

Chula Vista Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chula Vista was:

  • White: 48.56%
  • Two or more races: 18.21%
  • Asian: 15.37%
  • Other race: 11.57%
  • Black or African American: 5.29%
  • Native American: 0.63%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.37%
Land Area (mi²)
49.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
5,615.0/sq mi
Growth Rate
0.27% (758)
Growth Since 2020
0.82% (2,268)
The current population of Chula Vista, California is 278,734 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 276,466.

Chula Vista, California Population 2023

Population by Race

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White

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Chula Vista Population by Race

Chula Vista Population Pyramid 2023

Chula Vista Median Age

36.3

Total

35.4

Male

37.1

Female

Chula Vista Adults

There are 206,961 adults, (33,254 of whom are seniors) in Chula Vista.

Chula Vista Age Dependency

58.2

Age Dependency Ratio

19.1

Old Age Dependency Ratio

39.1

Child Dependency Ratio

Chula Vista Sex Ratio

Female138,08650.25%
Male136,73249.75%

Chula Vista Population by Age

Chula Vista Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

3.69

Average Family Size

3.31

Average Household Size

59.5%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Chula Vista Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Chula Vista Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Chula Vista Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.72%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.82%.

Chula Vista Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$46,285

Average Earnings

$53,605

Average Male

$38,836

Average Female

Chula Vista Earnings by Educational Attainment

Chula Vista Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Chula Vista Language

42.92% of Chula Vista residents speak only English, while 57.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.86% of the population.

Chula Vista Language

Chula Vista Poverty by Race

rate

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9.13%

Overall Poverty Rate

7.41%

Male Poverty Rate

10.82%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Chula Vista

The race most likely to be in poverty in Chula Vista is Black, with 15.99% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Chula Vista is Asian, with 5.63% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.73%.

Chula Vista Poverty

rate

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Chula Vista Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Chula Vista Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Chula Vista Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Chula Vista Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

50.4%

Overall Marriage Rate

52.5%

Male Marriage Rate

48.4%

Female Marriage Rate

Chula Vista Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Chula Vista Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

Chula Vista Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Chula Vista Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

17,309

Number of Veterans

15,367

Male Veterans

1,942

Female Veterans

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Chula Vista Veterans by War

count

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Chula Vista Veterans by Age

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Chula Vista Veterans by Race

Chula Vista Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

4.19%

Veteran Poverty Rate

23.5%

Veteran Disability Rate

Chula Vista Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

66.8%

Labor Force Participation

58.6%

Employment Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

Chula Vista Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Chula Vista Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Chula Vista Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

52.87%

Born in Chula Vista

69.44%

Native Born

29.69%

Foreign Born

12.05%

Non Citizen

17.64%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

69.44% of Chula Vista residents were born in the United States, with 52.87% having been born in California. 12.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

Chula Vista Place of Birth

Note: data after 2021 is projected based on recent change

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Chula Vista Population by Year