San Marcos, San Diego County, California
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About
San Marcos is a city located in the county of San Diego in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 83,781 and a population density of 944 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 97,477 inhabitants.
The city was created 215 years ago in 1807.
Quick Facts about San Marcos
| Population : | 97,477 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | San Diego County |
| Twitter username : | CityofSanMarcos |
| Postal code : | 78666–78667 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 512 |
| Area : | 88.73 km2 |
| Altitude : | 617 feet / 188 meters |
| Capital city : | San Marcos is capital of Hays County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1808 (215 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 07:33:58 (9th June 2023) |
| Density : | 1,099 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.05% (2010-2020) |
Geography
San Marcos is located at 33°8'36"N 117°9'58"W (33.1433700, -117.1661400).
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Demographics
The population of San Marcos increased by 14.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 83,781 | - | census |
| 2011 | 85,001 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 86,816 | 2.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 89,423 | 2.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 92,372 | 3.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 93,199 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 94,932 | 1.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 95,614 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 96,480 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 96,664 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 97,477 | 0.83% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,766 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 18,606 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 18,219 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 18,620 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.6% |
| White only, percent : | 72.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 31.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 61.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 859 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.1% |
San Marcos zip code is 92069.
County name: San Diego, County
fips: 06073
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $86,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,179 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $552 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $817 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,367 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.38 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 16.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 21,784 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 241,525 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 283,027 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 269,248 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,721 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $37,457 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,978 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 27.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 991 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 601 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 268 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 135 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 786 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 113 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 797 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,176.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.86 |
Where to Stay in San Marcos
1 Lakehouse Hotel and Golf Resort
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2 Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
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3 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego North/San Marcos
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4 Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North/San Marcos
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5 Hampton Inn San Marcos
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Other Places in San Marcos
1 San Marcos City Hall
1 Civic Center Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 San Marcos Human Resources
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3 City of San Marcos
3 Civic Center Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 San Marcos Business License
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5 SAN MARCOS
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6 San Marcos City Hall
1950 Sycamore Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069, United States ➦ Show Map
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7 County of San Diego Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures
151 E Carmel St, San Marcos, CA 92078, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in San Marcos (23)
People born in San Marcos, including poet Tino Villanueva, actress Lynda Day George, politician Albert Sidney Burleson, .
List
- Eddie Durham (American musician) he was born in 19/08/1906
- Lucious Jackson (basketball player) he was born in 31/10/1941
- Ty Detmer (American football player, quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner) he was born in 30/10/1967
- Charles Barsotti (American cartoonist (1933-2014)) he was born in 28/09/1933
- Jon Ecker (American actor) he was born in 16/03/1983
- Chris Furrh (American child actor) he was born in 18/12/1974
- Mike Brisiel (American football player) he was born in 14/03/1983
- Linda Stouffer (American television news correspondent (born 1970)) she was born in 05/08/1970
- Catalina Vasquez Villalpando (39th treasurer of the United States (1989-1993)) she was born in 01/04/1940
- Cleto Rodriguez (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 26/04/1923
- Donnie Joseph (baseball player) he was born in 01/11/1987
- Jason Colwick (American pole vaulter) he was born in 25/01/1988
- Mark Wheeler (American football player) he was born in 01/04/1970
- Pete Compton (baseball player) he was born in 28/09/1889
- John D. W. Corley (United States general) he was born in 11/08/1951
- Pat Luckey (American basketball player) she was born in 14/05/1975
- Taurean Prince (American college basketball player) he was born in 22/08/1994
- Cheryl L. Shavers (American chemist) she was born in 26/12/1953
Schools in San Marcos
College & universities near San Marcos, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 492449 | Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos | San Marcos (CA) | 92078-8702 |
| 478634 | California College San Diego | San Marcos (CA) | 92069-2971 |
| 367954 | University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences | San Marcos (CA) | 92069 |
| 120971 | Palomar College | San Marcos (CA) | 92069-1487 |
| 366711 | California State University-San Marcos | San Marcos (CA) | 92096-0001 |
Stations (32)
Amtrak & bus stations near San Marcos, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| POI | Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA | 6511 Avenida Encinas | RAIL |
| ENC | Encinitas, CA | 25 East D Street | RAIL |
| CBV | Carlsbad Village station | 2775 State Street | RAIL |
| SOL | Solana Beach | 105 North Cedros Avenue | RAIL |
| OSD | Oceanside Transit Center | 235 South Tremont Street | RAIL |
Post offices near San Marcos
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| San Mar Post Office | San Marcos (CA) | 92069 |
| Escondid Post Office | Escondido (CA) | 92025 |
| Escondido Postal Stor Post Office | Escondido (CA) | 92025 |
| Vista Post Office | Vista (CA) | 92083 |
| Orange Glen Post Office | Escondido (CA) | 92027 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- San Marcos , Guerrero with a population of 13,282 people.
- San Marcos , Hidalgo with a population of 12,779 people.
Other cities in San Diego County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in San Diego County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 1,422,420 | City in San Diego County, California, United States, eighth largest city in the country by population |
| Chula Vista | 272,979 | City in California |
| Oceanside | 174,648 | City in California, United States |
| Escondido | 149,943 | City in California |
| Carlsbad | 115,599 | Spa city in western Bohemia, Czech Republic |
| El Cajon | 102,401 | City in California, United States of America |
| Vista | 100,636 | City in San Diego County, California, United States |
| Encinitas | 62,671 | City in California, USA |
| National City | 61,394 | City in California |
| La Mesa | 59,724 | City in San Diego County, California, United States |
| Santee | 57,770 | City in California |
| Poway | 49,246 | City in San Diego County, California, United States |
| La Presa | 34,169 | Census designated place |
| Fallbrook | 30,534 | Unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, United States |
| Spring Valley | 28,205 | Town in San Diego County, California, United States |
| Imperial Beach | 27,325 | City in California, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
San Marcos distances to largest California cities
