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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Carlsbad

California · 78,247 residents · 37.812 sq mi
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Carlsbad is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,145. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $308,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

78,247
+24%since 1990
from 63,126 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,069 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 1,669 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+11%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
58K73K89K105K120K1990201020202024Carlsbad
2024114K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,145
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,739 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,863
+60%since 1990
from $21,764 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$308,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$989
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $774 in 1990
US average: $602
67.4%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.2% in 1990
32.6% rent
4.7
−15%since 1990
from 5.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(56,891)
Black0.8%(535)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(8,450)
Asian3.2%(2,040)
Diversity Score43.9%(27,682)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(63,013)
Black0.9%(691)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(9,170)
Asian4.2%(3,271)
Diversity Score37.3%(29,220)
37
−15%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.7%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 35.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.1%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 89.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.4%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
−20%since 1990
from 25.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlsbad, California?

Carlsbad, California has about 78,247 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Carlsbad, California?

The typical household in Carlsbad, California earns about $65,145 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 $308,800, and the typical rent is about $989 a month.

How educated are people in Carlsbad, California?

About 45.7% 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 5.9% of people in Carlsbad, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carlsbad, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Carlsbad, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,121 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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