Community Health Statistics Unit

Demographic and Regional Data

Regional and Community Data

In the United States, it is estimated that medical care accounts for only 10-20 percent of the modifiable contributors to healthy outcomes in a population. The other 80-90 percent are “the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age, and the systems put in place to deal with illness,” known as social determinants of health (SDOH).1 This means that a significant proportion of disease burden within a community is shaped by SDOH, such as distribution of income, housing status, and access to healthcare.

The Demographic Profiles, Middle Eastern and North African Population (MENA) Profiles, and products in the Regional Data section, including the Regional Health Status Reports, offer detailed socioeconomic and health data to help prioritize community needs in San Diego County. Use the dropdown menus below to navigate directly to specific sections.

Demographic Profiles

The Demographic Profiles provide information on the demographic characteristics of specific populations in San Diego County, including social determinants of health (SDOH). Each Profile contains demographic data, including age, gender, race/ethnicity distributions, school enrollment, educational attainment, income, occupation, housing, and other SDOH. Many of these factors have been identified as contributors to health disparities. The profiles are designed to help HHSA staff in each of the Health and Human Services Regions (Regions) and other local organizations, including Live Well San Diego recognized partners, identify and prioritize needs within their communities.

The Demographic Profiles include the latest demographic and economic data available by Health and Human Services (HHSA) region, city, and supervisorial district in PDF format. The Demographic Profiles are also available as dynamic Tableau dashboards, with an additional dashboard on demographic data at the census tract level. 

Please click "expand all" below to access the links for the Demographic Profiles for 2018 to 2023.

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Currently, the U.S. government classifies Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) individuals as White under Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity (SPD 15). The San Diego County MENA Population by Ancestry and Place of Birth Profile examines the MENA population through ancestry and birthplace due to the absence of a direct estimation method.

Please click "expand all" below to access the links for the MENA Profiles for 2021 to 2023.

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For machine-readable data, visit the County of San Diego's  data access portal.

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Regional Data

To view demographic and health data by geography, select a region below: 

Central

East

North Central

North Coastal

North Inland

South

Demographic and Health Data by Region

The location of where people are born, grow, live, work, and age greatly influences their health and well-being. For example, built and natural environments may determine the food we eat, the quality of the air we breathe, and the healthcare services that are available to us, all of which are connected to health outcomes.2 Exploring health data by geography is important to identify and address the needs of diverse local communities. Most of the demographic and health data for San Diego County is provided at the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) regional and subregional area (SRA) levels. The regional and SRA boundaries are shown in the map below.

For more information by HHSA Region and its subregional areas, scroll down to the HHSA Region of interest.

Labeled HHSA Region Map

Central Region

The Central Region in San Diego County is located on the San Diego Bay, and includes downtown San Diego and outlying urban communities, including North Park, College Area, Encanto, Paradise Hills, Barrio Logan, Hillcrest, Mission Hills, and University Heights. The population of Central Region is very ethnically, racially, and culturally diverse.

To view demographic and health information for Central Region, click "expand all" below and select one of the data products:

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  • Regional Health Status Reports
    The Regional Health Status Reports provide an overview of Central Region and its subregional areas, highlighting takeaways of sociodemographic and health data. Links to the Central Region Health Status Reports can be found below.

     

  • Community Health Assessment Presentations
    The Community Health Statistics Unit annually presents comprehensive sociodemographic, lifestyle, and health data to the HHSA Regions' Community Leadership Teams (CLTs) as part of the Community Health Assessment (CHA). These presentations help inform the regions' Community Health Improvement Plans, known as Community Enrichment Plans.
     
    To access the CHA Presentations to the Central Region CLT, click on the phrase "CHA Presentations by Year and Region" below to take you the Community Health Assessment Page to the section of these presentations.
     
     
  • Health Briefs
    Health Briefs are easy-to-read, printable health statistics by HHSA Region using data from the Community Profiles and the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS).  Each health brief contains information on non-communicable diseases, communicable diseases, maternal & child health, injury, behavioral health, ADRD, environmental health, and access to care data. To access the most recent Health Briefs for this region, click on the phrase "Health Briefs by Region" below. 
     
     
  • Demographic Profiles

    To access more demographic data for Central Region and its subregional areas (SRAs), click on the phrase "Demographic Profiles by Year" below to take you to Demographic Profiles by Year.

    Demographic Profiles by Year Page 

     

HHSA central region

East Region

The East Region of San Diego County is the second largest geographical area in the county, and includes the communities of El Cajon, Lemon Grove, Alpine, Spring Valley and Mountain Empire. It is one of two regions that share an international border with Mexico, and the only region in the county to share a boundary with another county and country. East Region is a very diverse geographic region in the county, and includes vast valleys, arid landscapes, and mountainous terrain. The East Region is comprised of incorporated and unincorporated areas, suburban and rural communities, and Indian reservations.

To view demographic and health information for East Region, click "expand all" below and select one of the data products:

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  • Regional Health Status Reports
    The Regional Health Status Reports provide an overview of East Region and its subregional areas, highlighting takeaways of sociodemographic and health data. Links to the East Region Health Status Reports can be found below.

     

  • Community Health Assessment Presentations

    The Community Health Statistics Unit annually presents comprehensive sociodemographic, lifestyle, and health data to the HHSA Regions' Community Leadership Teams (CLTs) as part of the Community Health Assessment (CHA). These presentations help inform the regions' Community Health Improvement Plans, known as Community Enrichment Plans.

    To access the CHA Presentations to the East Region CLT, click on the phrase "CHA Presentations by Year and Region" below to take you the Community Health Assessment Page to the section of these presentations.

    CHA Presentations by Year and Region

     

  • Health Briefs
    Health Briefs are easy-to-read, printable health statistics by HHSA Region using data from the Community Profiles and the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS).  Each health brief contains information on non-communicable diseases, communicable diseases, maternal & child health, injury, behavioral health, ADRD, environmental health, and access to care data. To access the most recent Health Briefs for this region, click on the phrase "Health Briefs by Region" below.
     

    Health Briefs by Region 

     

  • Demographic Profiles

    To access more demographic data for East Region and its subregional areas (SRAs), click on the phrase "Demographic Profiles by Year" below to take you to Demographic Profiles by Year.

    Demographic Profiles by Year 

     

HHSA East Region

North Central Region

The  North Central Region of San Diego County is bordered by Interstate 8 in the south, the Pacific Ocean to the west, Del Mar and state route 56 to the north and extends to include Scripps Ranch and San Carlos to the East. North Central Region is one of the most diverse geographical regions in the county, including miles of pristine pacific coastline, steep canyons, valleys, and mountainous terrains. The region encompasses the northern half of the City of San Diego, and in all, consists of 24 smaller communities including Linda Vista, Mission Valley, Clairemont and La Jolla. The North Central Region is comprised of coastal towns, university communities, suburban areas, and military facilities.

HHSA North Central Region

To view demographic and health information for North Central Region, click "expand all" below and select one of the data products:

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  • Regional Health Status Reports
    The Regional Health Status Reports provide an overview of North Central Region and its subregional areas, highlighting takeaways of sociodemographic and health data. Links to the North Central Region Health Status Reports can be found below.

     

  • Community Health Assessment Presentations

    The Community Health Statistics Unit annually presents comprehensive sociodemographic, lifestyle, and health data to the HHSA Regions' Community Leadership Teams (CLTs) as part of the Community Health Assessment (CHA). These presentations help inform the regions' Community Health Improvement Plans, known as Community Enrichment Plans.

    To access the CHA Presentations to the North Central Region CLT, click on the phrase "CHA Presentations by Year and Region" below to take you the Community Health Assessment Page to the section of these presentations.

    CHA Presentations by Year and Region

     

  • Health Briefs
    Health Briefs are easy-to-read, printable health statistics by HHSA Region using data from the Community Profiles and the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS).  Each health brief contains information on non-communicable diseases, communicable diseases, maternal & child health, injury, behavioral health, ADRD, environmental health, and access to care data. To access the most recent Health Briefs for this region, click on the phrase "Health Briefs by Region" below.

    Health Briefs by Region 

     

  • Demographic Profiles

    To access the demographic data for North Central Region and its subregional areas (SRAs), click on the phrase "Demographic Profiles by Year" below to take you to Demographic Profiles by Year.

    Demographic Profiles by Year 

North Coastal Region

The North Coastal Region consists of six cities, including Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Oceanside, Solana Beach and Vista. Over a dozen more communities stretch geographically from Del Mar in the south to the Orange County border in the north and east, to include Vista and Rancho Santa Fe. The US Marine Corps' largest installation, Camp Pendleton, is also located in the North Coastal Region. 

To view demographic and health information for North Coastal Region, click "expand all" below and select one of the data products:

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  • Regional Health Status Reports
    The Regional Health Status Reports provide an overview of North Coastal Region and its subregional areas, highlighting takeaways of sociodemographic and health data. Links to the North Coastal Region Health Status Reports can be found below.

     

  • Community Health Assessment Presentations

    The Community Health Statistics Unit annually presents comprehensive sociodemographic, lifestyle, and health data to the HHSA Regions' Community Leadership Teams (CLTs) as part of the Community Health Assessment (CHA). These presentations help inform the regions' Community Health Improvement Plans, known as Community Enrichment Plans.

    To access the CHA Presentations to the North Coastal Region CLT, click on the phrase "CHA Presentations by Year and Region" below to take you the Community Health Assessment Page to the section of these presentations.

    CHA Presentations by Year and Region

     

  • Health Briefs
    Health Briefs are easy-to-read, printable health statistics by HHSA Region using data from the Community Profiles and the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS).  Each health brief contains information on non-communicable diseases, communicable diseases, maternal & child health, injury, behavioral health, ADRD, environmental health, and access to care data. To access the most recent Health Briefs for this region, click on the phrase "Health Briefs by Region" below.

    Health Briefs by Region 

     

  • Demographic Profiles

    To access the demographic data for North Coastal Region and its subregional areas (SRAs), click on the phrase "Demographic Profiles by Year" below to take you to Demographic Profiles by Year.

    Demographic Profiles by Year 

     

HHSA North Coastal

North Inland Region

The North Inland Region consists of four cities, including Escondido, Poway, San Marcos and the northern part of the City of San Diego, and dozens of smaller communities. The region's diversity can be attributed to this vast geographic expanse, which includes suburban areas, remote desert communities, historic mountain towns, rural homes and farms, and Indian reservations.

HHSA North Inland

To view demographic and health information for North Inland Region, click "expand all" below and select one of the data products:

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  • Regional Health Status Reports
    The Regional Health Status Reports provide an overview of North Inland Region and its subregional areas, highlighting takeaways of sociodemographic and health data. Links to the North Inland Region Health Status Reports can be found below.

     

  • Community Health Assessment Presentations

    The Community Health Statistics Unit annually presents comprehensive sociodemographic, lifestyle, and health data to the HHSA Regions' Community Leadership Teams (CLTs) as part of the Community Health Assessment (CHA). These presentations help inform the regions' Community Health Improvement Plans, known as Community Enrichment Plans.

    To access the CHA Presentations to the North Inland Region CLT, click on the phrase "CHA Presentations by Year and Region" below to take you the Community Health Assessment Page to the section of these presentations.

    CHA Presentations by Year and Region

     

  • Health Briefs

    Health Briefs are easy-to-read, printable health statistics by HHSA Region using data from the Community Profiles and the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS).  Each health brief contains information on non-communicable diseases, communicable diseases, maternal & child health, injury, behavioral health, ADRD, environmental health, and access to care data. To access the most recent Health Briefs for this region, click on the phrase "Health Briefs by Region" below.

    Health Briefs by Region 

     

  • Demographic Profiles

    To access the demographic data for North Inland Region and its subregional areas (SRAs), click on the phrase "Demographic Profiles by Year" below to take you to Demographic Profiles by Year.

    Demographic Profiles by Year 

     

South Region

The South Region of San Diego County is a highly diverse border region. Geographically, the Region covers 155 square miles of urban, suburban, and rural areas. The Region includes the cities of National City, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Coronado, and three communities of the City of San Diego: Otay Mesa, Nestor and San Ysidro. San Ysidro is home to the busiest land border crossing in the world.

To view demographic and health information for South Region, click "expand all" below and select one of the data products:

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  • Regional Health Status Reports
    The Regional Health Status Reports provide an overview of South Region and its subregional areas, highlighting takeaways of sociodemographic and health data. Links to the South Region Health Status Reports can be found below.

     

  • Community Health Assessment Presentations
    The Community Health Statistics Unit annually presents comprehensive sociodemographic, lifestyle, and health data to the HHSA Regions' Community Leadership Teams (CLTs) as part of the Community Health Assessment (CHA). These presentations help inform the regions' Community Health Improvement Plans, known as Community Enrichment Plans.

    To access the CHA Presentations to the South Region CLT, click on the phrase "CHA Presentations by Year and Region" below to take you the Community Health Assessment Page to the section of these presentations.

    CHA Presentations by Year and Region

     

  • Health Briefs

    Health Briefs are easy-to-read, printable health statistics by HHSA Region using data from the Community Profiles and the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS).  Each health brief contains information on non-communicable diseases, communicable diseases, maternal & child health, injury, behavioral health, ADRD, environmental health, and access to care data. To access the most recent Health Briefs for this region, click on the phrase "Health Briefs by Region" below.

    Health Briefs by Region 

     

  • Demographic Profiles

    To access the demographic data for South Region and its subregional areas (SRAs), click on the phrase "Demographic Profiles by Year" below to take you to Demographic Profiles by Year.

    Demographic Profiles by Year 

     

HHSA South Region

1 Magnan, S. 2017. Social Determinants of Health 101 for Health Care: Five Plus Five.  NAM Perspectives. Discussion Paper, National Academy of Medicine, Washington, DC.  https://doi.org/10.31478/201710c

2  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018).  Social Determinants of Health: Know What Affects Health. https://www.cdc.gov/socialdeterminants/index.htm