San Diego County's estimated 2026 population is 3,324,617 with a growth rate of 0.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. San Diego County is the 2nd largest county in California. The 2010 population was 3,103,260 and has seen a growth of 7.13% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of San Diego County includes 53.01% White, 12.22% Asian, 10.6% other race, 4.71% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (53.01%)
Two or more races (18.1%)
Asian (12.22%)
Other race (10.6%)
Black or African American (4.71%)
Native American (0.94%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.42%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,740,220 | 53.01% |
| Two or more races | 594,033 | 18.1% |
| Asian | 401,057 | 12.22% |
| Other race | 348,079 | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 154,596 | 4.71% |
| Native American | 31,001 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13,796 | 0.42% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
San Diego County's average per capita income is $58,265. Household income levels show a median of $102,285. The poverty rate stands at 10.35%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $137,907 | $174,636 |
| Families | $118,115 | $154,118 |
| Households | $102,285 | $136,236 |
| Non Families | $69,026 | $92,867 |
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