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Encinitas

California · 59,518 residents · 19.056 sq mi
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Encinitas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,845. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $734,800. Households here earn about 43% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,518
+3%since 2000
from 58,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,123 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+9%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
55K57K59K61K64K1990201020202024Encinitas
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,845
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,954 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,226
+40%since 2000
from $34,336 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.2%
US avg: 7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$734,800
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,615
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $977 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
36.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.5
+58%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(46,881)
Black0.5%(316)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(8,138)
Asian3.8%(2,291)
Other2.8%(1,637)
Diversity Score44.1%(26,267)
Diversity Score
44
+11%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.2%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Encinitas, California?

Encinitas, California has about 59,518 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Encinitas, California?

The typical household in Encinitas, California earns about $86,845 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 $734,800, and the typical rent is about $1,615 a month.

How educated are people in Encinitas, California?

About 54.3% 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 8.0% 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 4,132 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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