San Diego County California Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the San Diego County California area was $91,003 in 2021, the latest figures available. San Diego County median household income is $6,096 higher than the median California household income and $21,286 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including San Diego County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for San Diego County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for San Diego County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| California | $84,907 | -1.88% | +4.54% |
| San Diego County | $91,003 | -0.63% | +6.66% |
Trends in San Diego County, CA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for San diego is $91,003. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $91,580 and is now $577 (0.63%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: San Diego County, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for San Diego County
| Date | US | California | San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $84,907 | $91,003 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $86,534 | $91,580 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $85,246 | $89,003 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $81,221 | $85,324 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $79,363 | $84,229 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $76,480 | $79,963 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $73,761 | $76,986 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $70,949 | $75,828 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $70,119 | $71,559 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $68,956 | $71,323 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $69,160 | $71,804 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $74,599 | $76,244 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $78,527 | $80,945 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $74,584 | $78,347 |
San Diego County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for San Diego County was $104,115 in 2021. Compared to the median California family income, San Diego County median family income is $6,727 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for San Diego County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for San Diego County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| California | $97,388 | -1.42% | +4.75% |
| San Diego County | $104,115 | -0.67% | +6.06% |
Trends in San Diego County, CA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for San diego is $104,115. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $104,816 and is now $701 (0.67%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: San Diego County, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for San Diego County
| Date | US | California | San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $97,388 | $104,115 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $98,790 | $104,816 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $96,837 | $101,910 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $92,969 | $98,165 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $90,641 | $96,468 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $87,341 | $91,702 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $84,146 | $88,803 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $81,353 | $88,067 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $79,476 | $83,421 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $78,280 | $82,003 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $79,046 | $84,416 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $84,861 | $90,254 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $88,398 | $94,082 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $85,497 | $92,036 |
San Diego County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for San Diego County was $44,377 in 2021. Compared to the median California per capita income, San Diego County median per capita income is $1,981 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for San Diego County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for San Diego County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| California | $42,396 | -0.95% | +5.84% |
| San Diego County | $44,377 | +0.03% | +8.69% |
Trends in San Diego County, CA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $44,377, the per capita income for San diego was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: San Diego County, California, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for San Diego County
| Date | US | California | San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $42,396 | $44,377 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $42,804 | $44,362 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $41,747 | $42,802 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $40,056 | $40,829 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $38,735 | $40,560 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $37,697 | $38,757 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $36,123 | $36,854 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $34,872 | $36,395 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $34,382 | $35,932 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $33,505 | $34,616 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $33,633 | $34,241 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $35,299 | $36,985 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $37,566 | $39,402 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $37,272 | $39,398 |
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