Population 9,107 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jamul
Household size in Jamul
| Period | Jamul | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.08 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.30 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.10 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.19 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Jamul are large by national standards, averaging 3.19 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.08, 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 Jamul
| Period | Jamul | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.2, Jamul is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.6, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the west.
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 Jamul
| Period | Jamul | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Jamul: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 59 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Jamul
Renters in Jamul
| Period | Jamul | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 9.1% of households in Jamul rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About a third of owners (34.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 15 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have 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 Jamul
| Period | Jamul | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Jamul than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the San Diego area. Vacancy has fallen 5.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Jamul
| Period | Jamul | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Jamul is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Jamul
| Period | Jamul | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,469 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,646 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,285 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,595 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,126 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Jamul costs $2,595 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,126 a month since 2006–10, up 77%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the south.
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 Jamul
Bachelor's degrees in Jamul
| Period | Jamul | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.7% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.7% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.8% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Jamul than nationally: 30.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 3.6 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Jamul
| Period | Jamul | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.2% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Jamul is a bit above the national rate: 91.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while 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 Jamul
| Period | Jamul | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Jamul is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the San Diego area as a whole (6.1%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Jamul compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamul | 3.19 | 45.2 | 5.4% | 9.1% | 6.5% | 1985 | $2,595 | 30.8% | 91.6% | 4.8% |
| Rancho San Diego | 2.88 | 45.8 | 4.7% | 25.2% | 6.2% | 1984 | $2,573 | 43.9% | 93.4% | 8.0% |
| Alpine Heights | 3.28 | 35.1 | 6.2% | 10.9% | 3.9% | 1989 | $2,152 | 30.6% | 96.4% | 5.9% |
| El Cajon | 3.01 | 38.1 | 13.0% | 49.7% | 4.7% | 1975 | $2,021 | 25.0% | 85.2% | 9.3% |
| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 2.80 | 45.6 | 12.6% | 22.8% | 5.9% | 1968 | $2,402 | 49.7% | 94.8% | 5.2% |
| Spring Valley | 3.18 | 39.1 | 12.5% | 38.5% | 3.8% | 1977 | $2,209 | 31.4% | 90.7% | 9.7% |
| Dulzura | 3.16 | 36.7 | 24.5% | 28.4% | 12.5% | 1978 | $2,107 | 17.8% | 67.7% | 4.6% |
| Bostonia | 2.97 | 36.9 | 15.1% | 55.4% | 6.1% | 1975 | $2,300 | 22.8% | 88.8% | 8.4% |
| La Presa | 3.22 | 37.4 | 11.6% | 33.3% | 4.9% | 1975 | $2,048 | 25.3% | 85.5% | 7.6% |
| Lakeside | 3.04 | 39.7 | 12.3% | 31.2% | 5.6% | 1979 | $2,066 | 27.0% | 91.6% | 5.6% |
| Alpine | 2.88 | 41.6 | 7.0% | 23.5% | 4.1% | 1986 | $2,330 | 30.7% | 92.4% | 4.4% |
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 Jamul. 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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