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Camp Pendleton South

California · 15,766 residents · 6.937 sq mi
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#93Youngest by median ageof 6,82623.1#163Highest median rentof 6,764$3,092
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Camp Pendleton South has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,853. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 2000. Renters pay a median $3,092 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,766
+78%since 2000
from 8,854 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,273 / sq mi
+78%since 2000
from 1,276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
23.1
+6%since 2000
from 21.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
8K10K12K14K16K2000201020202024Camp Pendleton South
202416K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,853
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,829 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,168
+117%since 2000
from $11,114 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.289
−3%since 2010
from 0.298 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$3,092
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $783 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
99.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
86.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Camp Pendleton South on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(5,039)
Black13.6%(1,203)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(1,691)
Asian3.6%(320)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.3%(6,225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(7,281)
Black6.8%(1,071)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(4,743)
Asian8.8%(1,391)
Other8.1%(1,280)
Diversity Score84.7%(13,347)
Diversity Score
85
+20%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 99.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2017
from 97.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.7%
−16.0 ptssince 2016
from 89.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2016
from 7.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camp Pendleton South, California?

Camp Pendleton South, California has about 15,766 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Camp Pendleton South, California earns about $69,853 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camp Pendleton South, California expensive?

In Camp Pendleton South, California, the typical rent is about $3,092 a month.

How educated are people in Camp Pendleton South, California?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Camp Pendleton South, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.6% of people in Camp Pendleton South, California live below the federal poverty line.

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