The San Diego MLS includes real estate information for the entire
San Diego County.  This article features information about the
demographics and the economy.

San Diego Demographics

The charm of San Diego is in it's diverse ethnic make-up which
brings together a variety of cultural options and ethnic eateries.  As
of 1998 San Diego County population was 2,794,785 with 60.8% White, 24%
Hispanic, 9.2% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 6% African American.

San Diego Economy

San Diego's economy has been built up by economic planners in an
effort to diversify the economy.  While the military sector has been a
strong element for San Diego, other industries like high tech, medical
tech, and business services have come to the forefront. 

Key Industries in San Diego

Agriculture

Due to specializing in avocados, exotic flowers, and nursery and
decorative plants, there have been gradual increases in production. 
San Diego County ranks as the 20th largest producer in the nation and
has the second largest number of farms in the country.

Defense

The increase in homeland defense as well as the realignments and
closures have actually helped San Diego's defense industry.  The Space
and Warefare Systems Command was the most significant of these
relocations.  Now employing nearly 4,000 workers.

High Technology

San Diego has come onto the scene for emerging technologies. 
Besides aerospace other technology areas include the biomedical,
software, telecommunications, and security sectors.

Biotechnology

San Diego has the third largest concentration of biotechnology companies
of all US metro areas.  The area employs over 32k jobs within 499
companies.

International Trade

The Mexico San Diego border is the busiest in the world.  Over 30 billion in goods moved through customs in 2001.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing is the largest contributor to the county's gross
regional product.  Ship building and repair, industrial machinery and
computers, metals production, and the manufacture of toys and sporting
goods are the major players in the manufacturing sector.

Tourism

San Diego is regularly ranked in the top ten for international visitor destinations and offers year round activities.   

For more infomation about San Diego visit the chamber of commerce.