San Diego County, CA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$102,285
Per Capita Income
$49,891
Poverty Rate
10.3%
SNAP Recipients
9.1%
Gini Index
0.459
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K11.0%
$25K–$50K12.8%
$50K–$75K13.1%
$75K–$100K12.1%
$100K–$150K19.1%
$150K–$200K12.3%
$200K+19.6%
The median household income in San Diego County, CA is $102,285 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $49,891. 10.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.459 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).