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Camp Pendleton Mainside

California · 9,501 residents · 10.747 sq mi
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Camp Pendleton Mainside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,575. Population has declined 3% since 2023. Renters pay a median $3,501 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 21.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,501
−3%since 2023
from 9,801 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
884 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 912 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
21.6
Unchangedsince 2023
from 21.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
7K8K9K9K10K20202024Camp Pendleton Mainside
202410K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,575
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $56,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,182
+9%since 2023
from $23,953 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+7%since 2023
from 0.417 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$3,501
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,501 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
69.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(4,002)
Black9.5%(932)
Hispanic / Latino39.1%(3,832)
Asian3.9%(380)
Other6.7%(655)
Diversity Score83.2%(8,152)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45%(4,279)
Black8.6%(816)
Hispanic / Latino35.9%(3,415)
Asian4.1%(394)
Other6.3%(597)
Diversity Score81.9%(7,778)
Diversity Score
82
−2%since 2023
from 83 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 99.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
+1%since 2023
from 11.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
46.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
Female
28.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
Foreign born
6.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 86.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camp Pendleton Mainside, California?

Camp Pendleton Mainside, California has about 9,501 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camp Pendleton Mainside, California?

The typical household in Camp Pendleton Mainside, California earns about $61,575 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camp Pendleton Mainside, California expensive?

In Camp Pendleton Mainside, California, the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Camp Pendleton Mainside, California?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Camp Pendleton Mainside, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camp Pendleton Mainside, California?

About 6.3% of people in Camp Pendleton Mainside, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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