Statistic La Jolla San Diego California
Population 36,662 1,414,545 39,512,223
Population density (sq mi) 2,421 4,341 256
Median age 47.2 35.2 36.0
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 49% 52%
Families w/ Kids under 18 36% 43% 46%
Speak English n/a 60% 56%
Speak Spanish n/a 22% 29%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in La Jolla is 44% lower than San Diego
  • The median age in La Jolla is 34% higher than San Diego
  • In La Jolla 79.57% of the population is White
  • In La Jolla 1.60% of the population is Black
  • In La Jolla 10.65% of the population is Asian

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      La Jolla racial demographics

      Race La Jolla San Diego California
      White 79.57% 61.95% 61.26%
      Black 1.60% 6.09% 5.85%
      Asian 10.65% 17.25% 13.85%
      American Indian 0.05% 0.52% 0.74%
      Native Hawaiian 0.07% 0.42% 0.39%
      Mixed race 7.03% 7.77% 4.62%
      Other race 1.03% 5.99% 13.28%
      In La Jolla, 30.1% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The La Jolla, San Diego, CA demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).