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Census Tract 145, San Diego County, California
Census Tract 145, GEOID 06073014500, in San Diego County, California, mostly within La Mesa (98% of its census blocks). 4,031 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±700); the 2020 Census counted 4,076.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,031
±700 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,076
Median household income
$84,390
±$21,838 (90% margin)
San Diego County: $106,268
Median home value
$753,500
±$71,978 (90% margin)
San Diego County: $854,700
Median gross rent
$1,992
±$225 (90% margin)
San Diego County: $2,246
Where is Census Tract 145?
Census Tract 145 is one of 737 census tracts in San Diego County, California. It covers 0.45 square miles of land, 8,998 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 06073014500, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| La Mesa | 98% |
| Lemon Grove | 2% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 145: Tract 27.03 ($83,469), Tract 29.03 ($96,153), Tract 144 ($51,234), Tract 146.01 ($81,085), Tract 146.02 ($132,446) and Tract 147.02 ($120,882). 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 145?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 145's population at 4,031 (±700) in 1,439 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,076 residents and 1,479 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 145 | La Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,031±700 | 60,797 |
| Households | 1,439±132 | 25,038 |
| Average household size | 2.72±0.35 | 2.39 |
| Housing units | 1,458±137 | 26,212 |
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 145?
The median resident of Census Tract 145 is 34.8 years old; 28.1% are under 18 and 12.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 45.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 30.4%. 14.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 145 | La Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8±5.0 | 37.4 |
| Under 18 years | 28.1%±5.3 pts | 21.7% |
| 65 years and over | 12.1%±2.6 pts | 15.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 45.8%±10.5 pts | 27.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 30.4%±8.0 pts | 50.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.0%±6.3 pts | 7.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.6%±2.5 pts | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±4.1 pts | 6.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.7% |
| Born outside the United States | 14.1%±3.7 pts | 13.1% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 31.6%±7.6 pts | 24.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±3.5 pts | 9.3% |
| With a disability | 10.2%±3.9 pts | 12.3% |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2%±3.9 pts | 4.9% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.3%±3.4 pts | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.7%±6.5 pts | 40.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.8%±3.6 pts | 14.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.1%±4.3 pts | 86.2% |
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 145 earn?
Half of the 1,439 households in Census Tract 145 earn less than $84,390 a year (±$21,838), against $106,268 across San Diego County: 528th highest of the county's 725 tracts with a reliable estimate. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 145 | La Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,390±$21,838 | $95,028 |
| Mean household income | $102,395±$12,169 | $117,163 |
| Per capita income | $38,165±$4,431 | $49,543 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.1%±3.6 pts | 11.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.9%±4.0 pts | 14.6% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.9%±5.7 pts | 8.6% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5%±2.6 pts | 96.9% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.4%±3.6 pts | 93.5% |
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 145?
Owners occupy 52.0% of Census Tract 145's occupied homes and renters 48.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $753,500 by its owner (±$71,978). The median renter pays $1,992 a month including utilities, and 53.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 145 | La Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $753,500±$71,978 | $812,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,992±$225 | $2,049 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.3%±13.0 pts | 50.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,689±$679 | $2,980 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.0%±7.3 pts | 47.7% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.0%±7.3 pts | 52.3% |
| Housing units | 1,458±137 | 26,212 |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.7%±7.0 pts | 45.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±2.9 pts | 1.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.9 pts | 0.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.8%±1.7 pts | 3.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1%±1.8 pts | 4.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5%±1.4 pts | 6.1% |
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 145 get to work?
77.7% of Census Tract 145's workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Tract 145 | La Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.3%±5.4 pts | 69.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±3.4 pts | 6.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 77.7%±7.1 pts | 69.9% |
| Carpooled | 5.9%±3.8 pts | 6.8% |
| Public transportation | 3.1%±2.5 pts | 1.3% |
| Walked | 1.9%±2.9 pts | 2.6% |
| Worked from home | 11.3%±5.1 pts | 17.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.4 min±4.4 | 23.8 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 145 compare with the other tracts in San Diego County?
Among San Diego County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 145 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In San Diego County | In La Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 412th of 735 | 9th of 14 |
| Residents per square mile | 230th of 736 | 4th of 14 |
| Median household income | 528th of 725 | 8th of 14 |
| Per capita income | 524th of 734 | 13th of 14 |
| Median home value | 423rd of 703 | 10th of 14 |
| Median gross rent | 503rd of 703 | 9th of 14 |
| Poverty rate | 336th of 472 | 8th of 10 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 520th of 732 | 13th of 14 |
| Median age | 530th of 735 | 11th of 14 |
| Owner-occupied share | 412th of 708 | 7th of 13 |
The tracts next to it on San Diego County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8 | 525th | $84,747±$18,250 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 27.11 | 526th | $84,607±$13,281 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 28.03 | 527th | $84,515±$21,923 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 145 | 528th | $84,390±$21,838 |
| Tract 148.03 | 529th | $83,775±$10,334 · within the margin of this tract |
| 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 |
"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 145?
Every figure for Census Tract 145 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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