Northwest San Diego, CA

This area covers approximately 8 x 8 miles northwest of downtown San Diego.

The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 248,000 people. This area has experienced steady minor growth for the last 30 years, and this is expected to continue. In 2000 the area was 13% Hispanic, 2% Black, and 11% Asian. In 1990, 31% of the population was 25 or under.

The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the areas of retail trades, manufacturing, and education. This area is home to University of California – San Diego, with approximately 20,000 students.

In 1990 the median home price was very expensive at $248,000. There were about 48,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $748. The average home was built in 1966. There was an average of 2.28 people per household.

In 1990, 39% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.

According to the current directories there are probably 7 or 8 Southern Baptist churches in the area.

For further information:

Right now it is difficult to put together 2000 Census data for this predefined area. However, you can easily find the 2000 Census data for any city or county in the area. Go to www.census.gov and click on "American Fact Finder." For more religious information about the area, check the churches listed in the online yellow pages (such as qwestdex.com) or contact a local chamber of commerce. For precise growth projections, see www.fairus.org/html/msas/042casdc.htm.

Map of Area | Map of San Diego

Total 2000 Population 247,682   1990 Census Housing  
Hispanic 32,405 13.10% Median housing value $248,085
Black 6,043 2.40% Housing units 47,744
Asian 26,855 10.80% Average home built in 1966
Speak English only 81%   Average monthly rent $748
      Average household size 2.28
Population Trends        
1970 196,888   1990 Census Education  
1980 214,444 8.90% Undergrad or grad degrees 39.12%
1990 234,789 9.50%    
2000 247,682 5.50% 1990 Census Age  
      Population 25 and under 31.00%
1990 Employment by Industry        
Retail trades 17.18%      
Manufacturing 12.32%      
Education 10.51%      
Median household income $40,276      

Zip codes: 92109, 92110, 92111, 92117, 92122, 92037