Demographic Profiles of San Diego and Imperial Counties

The Demographic Profiles of San Diego and Imperial Counties provides a snapshot of the two counties' vulnerable populations, including low-income communities, youth, immigrants, refugees, individuals experiencing homelessness, and retirement-age adults. While these counties differ in population size by more than an order of magnitude, the backdrop of California's rising cost of living, shifting immigration policies, income and health disparities, and the projections for an increasing aging population present compounding barriers to financial stability and access to services for all ages. Comprehensive data to understand these community needs was more readily available for San Diego County than Imperial County. This report was prepared for Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego by The Nonprofit Institute.