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Fallbrook

California · 30,534 residents · 17.541 sq mi
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Fallbrook is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,864. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $512,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,534
+5%since 2000
from 29,100 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,741 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,659 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
+12%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K24K28K31K35K1990201020202024Fallbrook
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,864
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,778 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,601
+52%since 2000
from $18,152 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$512,500
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,072
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $707 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.7
+74%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(15,006)
Black1.3%(411)
Hispanic / Latino45.2%(13,800)
Asian1.8%(550)
Other2.1%(650)
Diversity Score68.7%(20,984)
Diversity Score
69
+9%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
22.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fallbrook, California?

Fallbrook, California has about 30,534 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fallbrook, California?

The typical household in Fallbrook, California earns about $58,864 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 $512,500, and the typical rent is about $1,072 a month.

How educated are people in Fallbrook, California?

About 22.8% 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 10.5% 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 8,412 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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