Population 9,791 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Black Mountain Ranch
Household size in Black Mountain Ranch
| Period | Black Mountain Ranch | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.02 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.12 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.09 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.08 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Black Mountain Ranch are large by national standards, averaging 3.08 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 3.02, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Black Mountain Ranch
| Period | Black Mountain Ranch | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.6 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Black Mountain Ranch skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.7, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.1, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Black Mountain Ranch
| Period | Black Mountain Ranch | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Black Mountain Ranch: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Black Mountain Ranch
Renters in Black Mountain Ranch
| Period | Black Mountain Ranch | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Black Mountain Ranch is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other San Diego neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Black Mountain Ranch
| Period | Black Mountain Ranch | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.4% of homes in Black Mountain Ranch are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Black Mountain Ranch has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of San Diego neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Black Mountain Ranch
| Period | Black Mountain Ranch | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Black Mountain Ranch is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2002, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1996 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast. Only three of San Diego's 81 neighborhoods have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Black Mountain Ranch
| Period | Black Mountain Ranch | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,658 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,865 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,168 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,812 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,154 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Black Mountain Ranch pays $2,812 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,154 a month since 2006–10, up 70%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 39.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Black Mountain Ranch
Bachelor's degrees in Black Mountain Ranch
| Period | Black Mountain Ranch | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.0% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 68.9% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.4% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.6% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Black Mountain Ranch is highly educated: nearly three-quarters of adults 25 and older (72.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few San Diego neighborhoods have a higher share of college graduates: only five of 81.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Black Mountain Ranch
| Period | Black Mountain Ranch | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.3% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.2% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.4% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Black Mountain Ranch: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 1.0 points, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Black Mountain Ranch
| Period | Black Mountain Ranch | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Black Mountain Ranch has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of San Diego's 81 neighborhoods, only two have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Black Mountain Ranch compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Ranch | 3.08 | 41.7 | 6.4% | 17.8% | 4.4% | 2002 | $2,812 | 72.6% | 96.3% | 2.9% |
| Rancho Penasquitos | 2.95 | 41.5 | 7.8% | 28.4% | 5.9% | 1993 | $2,933 | 68.2% | 95.9% | 4.3% |
| Carmel Mountain | 2.57 | 39.4 | 6.8% | 50.5% | 6.2% | 1989 | $3,068 | 71.0% | 95.9% | 5.9% |
| Rancho Bernadino | 2.50 | 47.8 | 5.7% | 29.1% | 6.5% | 1982 | $2,943 | 62.8% | 97.8% | 3.8% |
| Sabre Springs | 2.78 | 39.3 | 7.7% | 35.5% | 3.9% | 1993 | $3,012 | 66.3% | 95.3% | 6.3% |
| North City | 2.77 | 43.8 | 6.8% | 18.8% | 10.5% | 2001 | $3,485 | 84.9% | 97.6% | 7.3% |
| Mira Mesa | 3.02 | 37.4 | 7.2% | 47.1% | 5.5% | 1985 | $2,718 | 50.5% | 90.8% | 5.2% |
| Carmel Valley | 2.74 | 39.2 | 6.9% | 43.4% | 7.8% | 2001 | $3,194 | 81.5% | 98.0% | 3.4% |
| Scripps Ranch | 2.83 | 44.9 | 6.2% | 19.5% | 5.3% | 1994 | $3,252 | 70.6% | 97.9% | 3.6% |
| Sorrento Valley | 2.68 | 38.9 | 5.9% | 47.8% | 5.4% | 1994 | $3,272 | 70.9% | 94.2% | 4.5% |
| Felicita | 2.66 | 42.3 | 10.1% | 41.0% | 5.4% | 1985 | $2,407 | 42.9% | 88.9% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Black Mountain Ranch. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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