Chula Vista, CA Profile
Chula Vista, CA, population 210,497, is located
in California's San Diego county,
about 6.7 miles from San Diego and 33.1 miles from Escondido.
Through the 90's Chula Vista's population has grown by about 28%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Chula Vista has grown by about 21%.
Chula Vista's property crime levels tend to be about the same as
California's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Chula Vista tend to be lower than California's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 55% |
| African American | 5% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 11% |
| Hawaiian | 1% |
| Other/Mixed | 27% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 33.00 |
| Males | 31.70 |
| Females | 34.20 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 16.00% | | Under 20: | 15.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 15.00% | | 20 to 40: | 15.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 11.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 8.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 173,556 | N/A |
| 2001 | 183,107 | 5.50% |
| 2002 | 192,689 | 5.23% |
| 2003 | 197,975 | 2.74% |
| 2004 | 204,499 | 3.30% |
| 2005 | 210,497 | 2.93% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $44,861 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 526 |
| 2002 | 495 |
| 2003 | 396 |
| 2004 | 416 |
| 2005 | 449 |
| 2006 | 446 |
| 2007 | 421 |
| 2008 | 372 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
8 |
5 |
7 |
15 |
5 |
7 |
8 |
6 |
| Forcible Rape |
69 |
50 |
48 |
50 |
66 |
70 |
57 |
55 |
| Robbery |
242 |
257 |
249 |
296 |
338 |
351 |
396 |
321 |
| Aggravated Assault |
610 |
579 |
472 |
477 |
518 |
519 |
460 |
450 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,798 |
| 2002 | 3,652 |
| 2003 | 3,626 |
| 2004 | 3,583 |
| 2005 | 3,631 |
| 2006 | 3,312 |
| 2007 | 3,328 |
| 2008 | 2,916 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
1,009 |
1,068 |
1,004 |
1,184 |
1,235 |
1184 |
1093 |
1008 |
| Larceny, Theft |
3,999 |
3,733 |
3,954 |
3,987 |
3,758 |
3817 |
3790 |
3339 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
1,707 |
1,771 |
2,148 |
2,043 |
2,496 |
2033 |
2396 |
2167 |
| Arson |
58 |
86 |
43 |
39 |
23 |
41
|
28
|
27
|
Location
| Elevation | 70 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 29 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 1.8 Square Miles |
