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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Carlsbad

California · 63,126 residents · 37.812 sq mi
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Carlsbad is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $45,739. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 15,121 residents. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $255,600. Households here earn about 28% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

63,126
−19%vs 2000
vs 78,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,669 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 2,069 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 38.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
58K73K89K105K120K1990201020202024Carlsbad
2024114K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,739
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,145 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,764
−38%vs 2000
vs $34,863 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$255,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $308,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$774
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $989 in 2000
US average: $450
62.2%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.4% in 2000
37.8% rent
5.6
+18%vs 2000
vs 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(63,013)
Black0.9%(691)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(9,170)
Asian4.2%(3,271)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.3%(29,220)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(56,891)
Black0.8%(535)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(8,450)
Asian3.2%(2,040)
Other5.8%(3,660)
Diversity Score43.9%(27,682)
44
+17%vs 2000
vs 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.8%
−9.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.6%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.0%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.0 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Carlsbad, California?

Carlsbad, California has about 63,126 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Carlsbad, California?

The typical household in Carlsbad, California earns about $45,739 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carlsbad, California expensive?

In Carlsbad, California, the median home is worth about $255,600, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Carlsbad, California?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Carlsbad, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carlsbad, California?

About 6.8% of people in Carlsbad, 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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