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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Encinitas

California · 58,014 residents · 19.056 sq mi
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Encinitas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,954. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $343,500. Households here earn about 35% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% 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

58,014
+5%since 1990
from 55,386 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,044 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 2,906 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+12%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
55K57K59K61K64K1990201020202024Encinitas
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,954
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,069 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,336
+53%since 1990
from $22,451 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$343,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$977
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $796 in 1990
US average: $602
64.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
35.8% rent
5.4
−13%since 1990
from 6.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(49,443)
Black0.5%(302)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(8,345)
Asian3%(1,660)
Diversity Score47%(26,057)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(45,852)
Black0.5%(302)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(8,584)
Asian3.1%(1,775)
Diversity Score39.7%(23,033)
40
−16%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.0%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 39.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.1%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 88.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.7%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
−29%since 1990
from 25.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 58,014 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Encinitas, California?

The typical household in Encinitas, California earns about $63,954 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 $343,500, and the typical rent is about $977 a month.

How educated are people in Encinitas, California?

About 50.0% 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 7.3% of people in Encinitas, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Encinitas, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Encinitas, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,628 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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