Lemon Grove, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
27,489
Population
7,085/sq mi density
$79,278
Median Income
$35,402 per capita
$640,600
Home Value
$756,970 Zillow
$1,769
Median Rent
38.8% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
454
Violent Crime/100K
1,114 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$79,278 median income, 7.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$640,600 home value, $1,769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
454 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
27,489
Census 2023
Population Density
7,085
per square mile
Land Area
3.9
square miles (10.0 km²)
Median Age
38.8 yrs
0% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 14.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 44.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 9.5% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
36.1%
Black
14.9%
Hispanic
44.1%
Asian
9.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 61.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 37.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
61.4%
Spanish
37.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
17.2%
Veterans
10.1%
68% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.9%
7% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.4%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.6%
23% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.460
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 27,489 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 7,085 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.1% |
| Female | 49.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.1% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
Language
| English Only | 61.4% |
| Spanish | 37.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 17.2% |
| Veterans | 10.1% |
| Disability | 13.9% |
| Health Insurance | 93.4% |
| Uninsured | 6.6% |
| Broadband Access | 93.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.460 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |