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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Escondido

California · 108,635 residents · 37.348 sq mi
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Escondido has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,895. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 24,924 residents. Median home value is $169,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

108,635
−19%vs 2000
vs 133,559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,909 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 3,576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.8
−1%vs 2000
vs 31.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
104K117K130K143K156K1990201020202024Escondido
2024150K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,895
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,567 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,647
−20%vs 2000
vs $18,241 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$169,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $178,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$621
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $746 in 2000
US average: $450
51.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.2% in 2000
48.1% rent
5.2
+23%vs 2000
vs 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(69,305)
Black2%(2,734)
Hispanic / Latino38.7%(51,693)
Asian4.4%(5,812)
Other0%
Diversity Score69%(92,171)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(92,973)
Black1.3%(1,394)
Hispanic / Latino23%(24,984)
Asian3.5%(3,805)
Other9.6%(10,463)
Diversity Score59.2%(64,345)
59
−14%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.9%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 19.1 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 Escondido, California?

Escondido, California has about 108,635 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Escondido, California?

The typical household in Escondido, California earns about $32,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Escondido, California expensive?

In Escondido, California, the median home is worth about $169,600, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Escondido, California?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Escondido, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Escondido, California?

About 11.2% of people in Escondido, 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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