Chula Vista Population

2011–2026

5,130

2026 projection

43% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Chula Vista. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20265,130+821.62%
20255,048+1641.67%
20234,884+56713.13%
20224,317+73120.38%
20213,586-20.06%
20203,588-1,13424.02%
20194,722+80020.40%
20183,922-1202.97%
20174,042+3529.54%
20163,690+2527.33%

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Chula Vista Demographics

31.8median age

Median age

Female36.6 yrs
Male29.5 yrs

Adults

3,104
576 seniors · 19%2,528 other adults

Sex

Female 48.2% · 2,288Male 51.8% · 2,458

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 47 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Chula Vista Income

$39,271median household income

Median household income

$39,271

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,761

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

24.4%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Chula Vista Marital Status

55% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married55%55%55%
Never married20%26%13%
Divorced5%7%3%
Widowed19%10%28%
Separated2%2%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201