National City, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
55,960
Population
7,614/sq mi density
$64,248
Median Income
$27,073 per capita
$580,900
Home Value
$695,171 Zillow
$1,619
Median Rent
35.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,248 median income, 7.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$580,900 home value, $1,619/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
55,960
Census 2023
Population Density
7,614
per square mile
Land Area
7.4
square miles (19.0 km²)
Median Age
36.6 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 65.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 17% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
32.5%
Black
4.4%
Hispanic
65.8%
Asian
17%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 31% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 70.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
31%
Spanish
70.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
36.9%
Veterans
6.1%
2% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.8%
2% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
87.1%
5% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
12.9%
50% above 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 | 55,960 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 7,614 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.5% |
| Female | 51.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65.8% |
| Asian | 17.0% |
Language
| English Only | 31.0% |
| Spanish | 70.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 36.9% |
| Veterans | 6.1% |
| Disability | 12.8% |
| Health Insurance | 87.1% |
| Uninsured | 12.9% |
| Broadband Access | 85.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.460 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |