Veterans in the San Diego Region May 2016 San Diego California Nation Veteran Population Region Almost one in every ten adults in San Diego County is a Veteran Population 231,602 1,693,602 19,259,717 veteran of military service. That is well above the state and Percent of Civilian national numbers — 6 percent and 8 percent respectively. 9% 6% 8% Population That’s not the only area where our region’s veteran population stands out. The proportion of female veterans also is higher Percent Female 11% 8% 8% locally (11%) compared to the state and nation (8% each). Unemployment Rate 7% 8% 6% And not only does our region have more veterans — but they Median Income $45,318 $41,329 $36,927 tend to be employed at a higher rate and to earn a higher Poverty Status 8% 8% 7% income than veterans in other parts of the state. period of service educational attainment Veterans in the San Diego region typically have served on active Local veterans are more highly educated. Greater than one-third duty more recently (since the 1990s) than their counterparts (38%) have a bachelor’s degree or higher, and an additional 42 elsewhere. percent have attended some college or have an associate’s degree. Gulf War II (9/2001 or later) Less than high school graduate 28% 4% 16% 6% Gulf War I (8/1990 to 8/2001) High school graduate (includes equivalency) 25% 17% 16% 20% Vietnam era 32% Some college or associate's degree 36% 42% Korean War 42% 8% 11% Bachelor's degree or higher 38% World War II 32% 5% 7% San Diego Region California San Diego Region California age disability Veterans in the San Diego region also are relatively young Veterans in the San Diego region are less likely to have a (having been on active duty more recently), with nearly half of disability than those across the state or nationwide. However, them under the age of 55. of those who do have a disability, those in the San Diego 18 to 34 years region are more likely to have a disability connected with their 17% military service. 10% 35 to 54 years Disability 27% 22% 22% 28% 55 to 64 years 29% 17% 18% Service Connected Disability 65 to 74 years 25% 21% 25% 19% 75 years and over 20% 18% 25% San Diego Region California Nation San Diego Region California Veterans in the San Diego Region Map Area San Diego Region San Diego Region Veteran Pauma and Yuima Reservation Population Pala Reservation 1 dot = 100 veterans Camp Pendleton Rincon Source: U.S. Cenus Bureau Reservation La Jolla 2010 – 2014 American Reservation Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Oceanside Vista San Pasqual Reservation County of San Diego San Marcos Escondido Santa Ysabel Reservation Carlsbad Mesa Grande Reservation Encinitas Solana Beach Poway Del Mar Barona Reservation Capitan Grande Reservation Santee San Diego Sycuan El Cajon Reservation La Mesa Lemon Grove Jamul Indian Village Coronado National City MILES 0 3 6 Chula Vista 0 4 8 KILOMETERS Imperial STATES Beach UNITED San Diego MEXICO Tijuana, B.C. About infobits SANDAG serves as the region’s clearinghouse for information and data. InfoBits publish timely, relevant information informing the public while providing context on complex issues facing the region. sandag.org For more information, call (619) 699-1950 or email: [email protected] 5/16 3791.