North County's Economy - San Diego North Economic Development Council

NORTH COUNTY’S ECONOMY

North County At A Glace:

Our region stretches from SR 56 in the South to the San Diego-Orange County line in the North, including Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton , which includes the coastal communities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Del Mar and Solana Beach, and the inland communities of Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Poway, Bonsall, Fallbrook, Valley Center and multiple Tribal Sovereign Lands.

To view the latest “North County Indicators Report” click here.

To view data on North County’s Leading Economic Clusters click here.

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CITIES + UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES

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RESIDENTS

constituting

%

OF THE COUNTY’S POPULATION

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1 in 5 households earn

OR MORE ANNUALLY

more than

JOBS

new jobs:

IN LAST 12 MONTHS

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resident education:

%

BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER

North County inventors added

PATENTS IN 2016

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INDUSTRIES WITH GROWING EMPLOYMENT

life science:

%

EMPLOYMENT GROWTH SINCE 2013

software:

%

EMPLOYMENT GROWTH SINCE 2013

manufacturing:

%

EMPLOYMENT GROWTH SINCE 2012

Research Reports

SDNEDC regularly conducts research and collects data on the industry and economic clusters that are driving North County’s prosperity.
We also carry out economic forecasts, undertake economic impact reports, and conduct specialized research services for our clients and investors. You can find a selection of these reports below. To explore how we can meet your research needs in a cost effective fashion, contact W. Erik Bruvold, CEO at ebruvold@sdnedc.org.

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North County City Dashboard Reports

SDNEDC is now producing double-sided City Dashboard Reports on North County cities with data provided by Lee & Associates. These are available for download for use by clicking on the corresponding city buttons below.

Talent Migration Report

Our Talent Migration Report find that almost half of North County’s workforce lives in one city along the SR 78 and works in another. In both public and private sectors, as many as 70,649 people commute to a neighboring city for work. To download the full report,...

2023 North County Industry Clusters

In these reports, you will find information about the key industry clusters that drive economic prosperity in North County. These industrial groupings are defined by their “higher-than-expected” employment concentration in North County and the fact that they sell...

2022 North County Industry Clusters

To download a PDF infographic on one of North County’s key economic clusters, click on the buttons below. For customized cluster analysis contact W. Erik Bruvold at ebruvold@sdnedc.org.

49th and 50th Congressional District Profiles

SDNEDC has produced a set of infographic data sheets on the Congressional Districts that cover North County. Click below for the district you're interested in. Learn more by contacting Erik Bruvold at (760) 510-5919

78 Corridor Economic Impacts

Like the rest of San Diego County, COVID-19 and public health responses have had a major impact on the SR-78 Corridor’s economy. SDNEDC examines these impacts and the recovery efforts necessary in moving forward. Learn more about research techniques and opportunities...