91914 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 91914, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

91914 is a zip code in San Diego County, California, which covers Jamul CCD and San Diego, with a total population of 17,742 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 91914 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 91914.

The estimated population of people living in 91914 is 17,742, with a median age of 37.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 91914 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,742
+5.05%
+3.24%
2020
16,889
 -2.82% -
2019
17,379
+6.25%
-
2018
16,357
 -4.82% -
2017
17,186
 - -

Population of 91914 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 91914 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
18.1%
20.1%
 -9.95%
Black/African American
3.4%
5.7%
 -40.35%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
50.7%
45.1%
 +12.42%
Asian
22%
22.8%
 -3.51%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.8%
5.7%
 -15.79%
Other
0.9%
0.3%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 91914 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 91914 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 91914 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 91914 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.1 +2.2% 36.8 +1.38% 38.4 +4.35%
2020 36.3 +0.55% 36.3 +12.04% 36.8 -4.42%
2019 36.1 +2.27% 32.4 0% 38.5 +2.39%
2018 35.3 -2.22% 32.4 -3.28% 37.6 +0.53%
2017 36.1 - 33.5 - 37.4 -

The median age of the 91914 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 91914 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,453 +1.63% 1,071 -24.41% 1,472 818
10 to 19 1,591 -9.37% 1,727 -17.35% 1,428 1,431
20 to 29 947 -17.39% 744 +28.8% 785 933
30 to 39 968 +71.79% 1,178 +2.46% 1,790 1,181
40 to 49 1,330 1.33% 1,621 -23.46% 1,329 1,262
50 to 59 1,088 +8.94% 968 +36.18% 1,161 1,342
60 to 69 578 +51.18% 750 +7.97% 934 792
70+ 502 1.31% 670 14.96% 448 636

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 91914 zip code is $150,284.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 91914.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $152,389.00
  • 45 to 64
    $152,352.00
  • 65 and over
    $101,076.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 91914 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 91914, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 91914 is currently $161,853.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

33.54% of households in 91914 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 91914 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.42%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.60%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    7.12%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.20%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.01%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17.12%
  • $200,000 or more
    33.54%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 91914 is $45,148.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 91914 by the total population of 91914.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 91914 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 91914 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    18.82%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41.33%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.91%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24.66%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.28%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 91914 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 91914 zip over the age of 16 is 13,909.

Of those people, a total of 67.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 91914 is 60.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 91914 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,316 31.70% 1.70%
20 to 24 years 977 77.60% 25.70%
25 to 29 years 741 77.90% 7.30%
30 to 34 years 1,247 88.40% 30.00%
35 to 44 years 3,072 93.10% 0.30%
45 to 54 years 2,571 82.70% 0.80%
55 to 59 years 1,175 68.90% 8.80%
60 to 64 years 1,050 50.30% 6.30%
65 to 74 years 1,164 16.50% 3.10%
75 years and over 596 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 91914. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,202 71.60% 2.70%
Black or African American 595 53.80% 5.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 32 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 3,360 54.90% 4.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 39 48.70% 0.00%
Other 1,301 62.20% 8.30%
Two or more races 2,380 80.10% 22.40%
Hispanic or Latino 6,692 73.20% 10.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,800 71.50% 5.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 91914 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 91914 is 8,431, with median earnings of $61,345.00.

Women in 91914 are earning approximately 78.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,431 $61,345.00
Male 5,054 $66,812.00
Female 3,377 $52,630.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 91914 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,535 $84,568.00
Business and Financial 638 $58,850.00
Computer and Mathematical 257 $127,674.00
Architecture and Engineering 296 $102,826.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 62 $116,818.00
Community and Social Service 137 $49,550.00
Legal 82 $198,088.00
Educational and Library 595 $80,202.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 157 $7,044.00
Healthcare Practitioners 721 $104,323.00
Healthcare Support 298 $19,333.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 128 $99,145.00
Law Enforcement 339 $120,229.00
Food Preparation and Serving 603 $10,901.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 126 $30,929.00
Personal Care and Service 88 $5,086.00
Sales 846 $34,700.00
Office and Administrative Support 967 $52,672.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 143 $41,183.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 147 $118,375.00
Production 55 $21,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 179 $27,307.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 91914 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 91914.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,183 $100,072.00 352 $71,955.00
Business and Financial 191 $31,156.00 447 $59,925.00
Computer and Mathematical 186 $137,778.00 71 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 248 $104,130.00 48 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 22 $126,833.00 40 $0.00
Community and Social Service 39 $0.00 98 $57,625.00
Legal 62 $199,559.00 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 231 $95,843.00 364 $47,188.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 123 $6,602.00 34 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 265 $96,192.00 456 $128,571.00
Healthcare Support 133 $50,281.00 165 $14,382.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 128 $99,145.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 295 $120,107.00 44 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 356 $8,750.00 247 $21,080.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 97 $30,768.00 29 $33,092.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 80 $5,431.00
Sales 472 $33,333.00 374 $38,207.00
Office and Administrative Support 510 $157,707.00 457 $43,472.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 143 $41,183.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 147 $118,375.00 0 $0.00
Production 38 $22,262.00 17 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 177 $27,281.00 2 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,744 households in 91914, with an average household size of 3.74 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,241 families living in the 91914 zip code with an average family size of 3.95 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 91914:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,667 231 343 503
Average Household Size 4.13 3.72 3.57 1.05
Total Families 3,667 231 343 0
Average Household Size 4.05 3.43 3.31 0

Poverty

Of the 4,241 families living in 91914, 2.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 91914:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,842 housing units in 91914.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,744 97.98%
Vacant 98 2.02%

21.73% of the total 4,842 housing units in 91914 are rental units. This is approximately 1,052 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,646 are occupied by the owner - or 75.30% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 91914 is $3,055.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 91914 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    46
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    45
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    81
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    97
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    265
  • $3,000 or more
    564

Property Value

The median value of a property in 91914 is $739,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 91914 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    62
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    29
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    23
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    34
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    399
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,672
  • $1,000,000 or more
    427

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 91914. The chart below shows the number of properties in 91914 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    23
  • 1940 to 1949
    5
  • 1950 to 1959
    39
  • 1960 to 1969
    0
  • 1970 to 1979
    97
  • 1980 to 1989
    70
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,010
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,364
  • 2010 to 2013
    222
  • 2014 or later
    12

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 91914 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    146
  • 1 vehicle available
    607
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,659
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,332

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 91914 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 91914 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 91914.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    40
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    616
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    603
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,654
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,007
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    384
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,138
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    369
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    377
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    931
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    293
  • 90 or more minutes
    254

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 91914 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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