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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Encinitas

California · 55,386 residents · 19.056 sq mi
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Encinitas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,069. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $284,200. Households here earn about 29% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
40% 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

55,386
−5%vs 2000
vs 58,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,906 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 3,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
−11%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
55K57K59K61K64K1990201020202024Encinitas
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,069
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,954 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,451
−35%vs 2000
vs $34,336 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$284,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $343,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$796
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $977 in 2000
US average: $450
61.9%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.2% in 2000
38.1% rent
6.2
+15%vs 2000
vs 5.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(45,852)
Black0.5%(302)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(8,584)
Asian3.1%(1,775)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.7%(23,033)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(49,443)
Black0.5%(302)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(8,345)
Asian3%(1,660)
Other7.2%(3,981)
Diversity Score47%(26,057)
47
+18%vs 2000
vs 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.7%
−10.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.2%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.3 min
+42%vs 2000
vs 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Encinitas, California?

Encinitas, California has about 55,386 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Encinitas, California?

The typical household in Encinitas, California earns about $46,069 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Encinitas, California expensive?

In Encinitas, California, the median home is worth about $284,200, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Encinitas, California?

About 39.7% of adults age 25 and over in Encinitas, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Encinitas, California?

About 8.3% of people in Encinitas, 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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