Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lemon Grove, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

27,686

Median Agei

37.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

45.4%12,576

White

26.9%7,460

Black

12%3,314

Asian

10%2,764

Two or More

5%1,379

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%84

Other

0.2%68

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%587

High School Diploma

26.3%5,039

Some College (<1 yr)

11.8%2,252

Some College (1+ yr)

20.3%3,885

Associate's Degree

8.1%1,556

Bachelor's Degree

12.7%2,433

Master's Degree

6%1,153

Professional Degree

1%187

Doctorate

0.5%103

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

20.2%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$705,400

Median Renti

$1,893

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.5%4,750

Renter-Occupied

47.5%4,301

Total Units

9,391

Homeownership

52.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%75

$50K–$100K

2.1%100

$100K–$150K

0.4%17

$150K–$200K

1.2%56

$200K–$300K

1.1%52

$300K–$500K

9.9%471

$500K–$1M

78.4%3,722

$1M+

5.4%257

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

103

$1,000–$1,250

416

$1,250–$1,500

528

$1,500–$2,000

1,120

$2,000+

1,859

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%22

2010–2019

5.2%492

2000–2009

6.5%614

1990–1999

6.2%579

1980–1989

10%937

1970–1979

20.6%1,937

1960–1969

12%1,126

1950–1959

26.4%2,481

1940–1949

10.2%954

1939 or earlier

2.7%249

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.9%5,064

Electricity

35.8%3,241

No Fuel

4.9%441

Solar

2.3%204

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%74

Wood

0.3%27

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,009

Mean Household Incomei

$107,526

Per Capita Incomei

$36,672

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

14,815

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%223

$10K–$15K

1.8%159

$15K–$20K

5.6%510

$20K–$25K

3.1%282

$25K–$30K

1.3%119

$30K–$35K

3.5%313

$35K–$40K

2.5%227

$40K–$45K

3.1%283

$45K–$50K

1.7%155

$50K–$60K

5%453

$60K–$75K

12.5%1,128

$75K–$100K

15.4%1,393

$100K–$125K

10.7%968

$125K–$150K

9.8%890

$150K–$200K

9.4%854

$200K+

12.1%1,094

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

375

Residentsi

686

Avg. Tenant Renti

$708/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers276 homes77% occupied$810/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 899 homes98% occupied$423/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $88,009/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

90.2%

Very low income$26K–$44K/yr

7.6%

Low income$44K–$70K/yr

2.2%

Who Receives This Housing

79.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75.8% of subsidized households are minority

21.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

62.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,72017%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,712

Philippines

843

Guatemala

India

United Kingdom

Canada

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,757

Avg. Commutei

29.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,629

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,936(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.1%Insured

7.9%Uninsured

Lemon Grove, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026