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Fallbrook

California · 32,112 residents · 17.541 sq mi
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Fallbrook is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,394. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $784,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,112
+10%since 2000
from 29,100 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,831 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,659 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
+13%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K24K28K31K35K1990201020202024Fallbrook
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,394
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,778 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,513
+101%since 2000
from $18,152 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−12%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$784,100
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,786
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $707 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.1
+62%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(16,687)
Black1.2%(362)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(10,853)
Asian1.5%(435)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(18,411)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(11,627)
Black3.3%(1,069)
Hispanic / Latino53.1%(17,049)
Asian3.1%(981)
Other4.3%(1,386)
Diversity Score72.9%(23,406)
Diversity Score
73
+15%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
23.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2017
from 80.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 61.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2016
from 34.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fallbrook, California?

Fallbrook, California has about 32,112 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fallbrook, California?

The typical household in Fallbrook, California earns about $96,394 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fallbrook, California expensive?

In Fallbrook, California, the median home is worth about $784,100, and the typical rent is about $1,786 a month.

How educated are people in Fallbrook, California?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fallbrook, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fallbrook, California?

About 11.9% of people in Fallbrook, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fallbrook, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Fallbrook, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,990 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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