Unified School District · CA
San Diego City Unified School District
San Diego City Unified School District is a unified school district in California with a community population of 1,074,347. The median household income is $102,381 and the median age is 35.4.
1,074,347
Population
5279
People / sq mi
$102,381
Median Income
35.4
Median Age
San Diego City Unified School District covers 204 sq mi of land at 5279.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 35.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$102,381
Median Household Income
$55,137
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$883,600
Median Home Value
$2,277
Median Rent
43.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.1%
High School+
50.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
San Diego City Unified School District serves a community with a population of 1,074,347 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in California.
The median household income in San Diego City Unified School District is $102,381, with a per capita income of $55,137. The poverty rate is 7.4%.
San Diego City Unified School District is 48.1% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 35.2% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In San Diego City Unified School District, 90.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in San Diego City Unified School District is $883,600, with a median rent of $2,277. The homeownership rate is 43.2%.
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Data for San Diego City Unified School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0634320).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.