Regional Economy

San Diego’s economy has experienced significant shifts due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Job Losses by Economic Sector

The pandemic has disproportionately affected persons of color in San Diego County. The majority of residents who report that they or someone in their household experienced negative economic impacts due to the pandemic are more likely to be Latinx or Black.

Data Source: SANDAG, San Diego Economy COVID-19 Impacts: A Year in Review, March 2021