Categories in La Jolla
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in La Jolla
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 3,860 | 28 years |
| Real estate | 1,376 | 27 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 1,067 | 30 years |
| Corporate management | 580 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 560 | 25 years |
| Lawyers legal | 464 | 26 years |
| Hairdressers | 364 | 23 years |
| Financial services | 330 | 27 years |
| Shopping | 313 | 29 years |
| Dentists | 274 | 28 years |
| Beauty salons | 271 | 20 years |
La Jolla Facts
| Area | 8.9 mi² |
| Population | 40,255 |
| Male Population | 19,505 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 20,750 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +57.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +30.1% |
| Median Age | 39.8 years (Male: 38.1, Female: 41.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $75,691 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 562, 619, 858 |
| Neighborhoods | La Jolla, Northern San Diego, University City, Torrey Pines, Village |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 32.84727, -117.27420 |
| Zip Codes | 92035, 92037, 92038, 92039, 92177 |
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La Jolla Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,554 | 27,056 | 30,947 | 35,160 | 40,255 | 41,302 | 42,935 |
| Population Density | 2,877.6 / mi² | 3,046.7 / mi² | 3,484.9 / mi² | 3,959.3 / mi² | 4,533 / mi² | 4,650.9 / mi² | 4,834.8 / mi² |
La Jolla Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 30.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla | +57.5% | +48.8% | +30.1% |
| California | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
La Jolla Median Age
Median Age: 39.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla | 39.8 yrs | 41.4 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
| California | 35.3 yrs | 36.5 yrs | 34.2 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
La Jolla Population Density
Population Density: 4,533 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla | 40,255 | 8.88 sq mi | 4,533 / mi² |
| California | 38.8 million | 163,694.5 sq mi | 237 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
La Jolla Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in La Jolla
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in La Jolla
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for La Jolla
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
La Jolla Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $44,877 | $47,765 | $55,611 | $66,474 | $61,695 | $67,480 | $70,436 | $75,691 |
| Total GDP | $76M | $86.4M | $107.7M | $135.1M | $131.6M | $151.5M | $166M | $181.1M |
La Jolla CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla | 677,546 tn | 16.83 tn | 76,297.3 tons/mi² |
| California | 625,399,868 tn | 16.13 tn | 3,820.5 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 677,546 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.83 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 76,297.3 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/20/18 | 8:11 AM | 3.46 | 36.5 km | 17,800 m | 35km WSW of Coronado, CA | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/17 | 6:40 AM | 3.45 | 47.6 km | 12,110 m | 6km ESE of Tijuana, B.C., MX | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/13 | 10:28 PM | 3.12 | 22.4 km | 15,283 m | 22km W of Del Mar, CA | usgs.gov |
| 7/11/09 | 2:34 PM | 3.92 | 28.9 km | 17,851 m | 29km WSW of La Jolla, CA | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/08 | 2:43 PM | 3.03 | 11.8 km | 11,206 m | 12km SW of La Jolla, CA | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/07 | 9:14 AM | 3.1 | 21.4 km | 10,304 m | 4km NW of National City, CA | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/07 | 4:24 AM | 3.01 | 12.2 km | 5,849 m | 12km SW of La Jolla, CA | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/07 | 1:11 PM | 3.77 | 9.8 km | 10,986 m | 10km SSW of La Jolla, CA | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/07 | 7:10 PM | 3.24 | 9.7 km | 11,026 m | 10km SSW of La Jolla, CA | usgs.gov |
| 9/4/07 | 2:47 PM | 4.06 | 10.9 km | 10,786 m | 11km SW of La Jolla, CA | usgs.gov |
La Jolla
La Jolla (/ləˈhɔɪ.ə/) is an affluent community within the city of San Diego, California, United States. It is a hilly seaside community, occupying 7 miles (11 km) of curving coastline along the Pacific Ocean within the northern city limits. 2004 est..
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