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Census Tract 27.03, San Diego County, California
Census Tract 27.03, GEOID 06073002703, in San Diego County, California, mostly within San Diego (98% of its census blocks). 7,111 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,248); the 2020 Census counted 7,181.
Residents, 2020-2024
7,111
±1,248 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 7,181
Median household income
$83,469
±$8,063 (90% margin)
San Diego County: $106,268
Median home value
$569,400
±$108,041 (90% margin)
San Diego County: $854,700
Median gross rent
$1,744
±$141 (90% margin)
San Diego County: $2,246
Where is Census Tract 27.03?
Census Tract 27.03 is one of 737 census tracts in San Diego County, California. It covers 0.76 square miles of land, 9,486 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 06073002703, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| San Diego | 98% |
| Lemon Grove | 2% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 27.03: Tract 27.02 ($74,940), Tract 27.05 ($81,464), Tract 27.10 ($60,076), Tract 27.11 ($84,607), Tract 27.12 ($52,688), Tract 29.03 ($96,153), Tract 30.03 ($86,319) and Tract 145 ($84,390). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 27.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 27.03's population at 7,111 (±1,248) in 2,338 households; the 2020 Census counted 7,181 residents and 2,391 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 27.03 | San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,111 ±1,248 | 1,389,526 |
| Households | 2,338 ±294 | 530,412 |
| Average household size | 2.99 ±0.30 | 2.52 |
| Housing units | 2,375 ±284 | 568,668 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 27.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 27.03 is 38.9 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 14.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 50.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 20.5%. 17.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 27.03 | San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 ±5.2 | 36.2 |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±5.4 pts | 18.4% |
| 65 years and over | 14.4% ±5.0 pts | 14.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 50.7% ±9.6 pts | 29.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 20.5% ±5.1 pts | 40.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.1% ±4.4 pts | 5.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 13.1% ±4.3 pts | 17.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 5.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±3.3 pts | 0.7% |
| Born outside the United States | 17.6% ±5.6 pts | 25.1% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 46.2% ±8.9 pts | 39.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.4% ±3.8 pts | 6.4% |
| With a disability | 10.3% ±3.7 pts | 10.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.3% ±5.7 pts | 5.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.2% ±7.0 pts | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.8% ±7.6 pts | 51.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.6% ±3.9 pts | 21.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.9% ±3.2 pts | 85.0% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 27.03 earn?
Half of the 2,338 households in Census Tract 27.03 earn less than $83,469 a year (±$8,063), against $106,268 across San Diego County: 533rd highest of the county's 725 tracts with a reliable estimate. 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 27.03 | San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,469 ±$8,063 | $108,077 |
| Mean household income | $117,702 ±$26,070 | $144,973 |
| Per capita income | $39,444 ±$9,946 | $57,083 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0% ±7.3 pts | 11.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.6% ±17.1 pts | 12.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.1% ±6.6 pts | 9.6% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% ±4.0 pts | 97.7% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.6% ±5.1 pts | 95.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 27.03?
Owners occupy 50.2% of Census Tract 27.03's occupied homes and renters 49.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $569,400 by its owner (±$108,041). The median renter pays $1,744 a month including utilities, and 26.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 27.03 | San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $569,400 ±$108,041 | $906,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,744 ±$141 | $2,313 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.2% ±16.7 pts | 44.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,503 ±$427 | $3,252 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.2% ±12.0 pts | 47.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.8% ±12.0 pts | 52.7% |
| Housing units | 2,375 ±284 | 568,668 |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.2% ±10.8 pts | 43.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 1.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.8% ±2.8 pts | 7.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.5% ±2.3 pts | 6.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 6.6% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 27.03 get to work?
67.7% of Census Tract 27.03's workers drive alone and 16.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.1 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 27.03 | San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.8% ±7.2 pts | 68.1% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% ±2.3 pts | 6.0% |
| Drove alone to work | 67.7% ±12.0 pts | 62.6% |
| Carpooled | 11.0% ±5.9 pts | 7.7% |
| Public transportation | 2.2% ±2.1 pts | 2.7% |
| Walked | 2.3% ±2.9 pts | 3.4% |
| Worked from home | 16.1% ±7.9 pts | 21.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.1 min ±3.0 | 23.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 27.03 compare with the other tracts in San Diego County?
Among San Diego County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 27.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In San Diego County | In San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33rd of 735 | 9th of 327 |
| Residents per square mile | 207th of 736 | 131st of 328 |
| Median household income | 533rd of 725 | 242nd of 319 |
| Per capita income | 510th of 734 | 238th of 326 |
| Median home value | 630th of 703 | 277th of 308 |
| Median gross rent | 631st of 703 | 282nd of 314 |
| Poverty rate | 172nd of 472 | 87th of 213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 543rd of 732 | 258th of 325 |
| Median age | 366th of 735 | 143rd of 327 |
| Owner-occupied share | 428th of 708 | 153rd of 306 |
The tracts next to it on San Diego County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 121.01 | 530th | $83,750±$17,912 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 186.18 | 530th | $83,750±$18,017 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 205 | 532nd | $83,523±$11,102 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 27.03 | 533rd | $83,469±$8,063 |
| Tract 32.01 | 534th | $83,169±$23,494 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 88 | 535th | $83,125±$29,246 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 34.01 | 536th | $83,108±$13,989 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 27.03?
Every figure for Census Tract 27.03 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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