NEIGHBORHOOD
Encanto
California · San Diego · 19,202 residents · 2.933 sq mi
The short version
Encanto is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,613. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $642,313. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Encanto; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
19,202
Population density
6,547 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,613
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$32,959
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.1%
Information12%
Retail trade11.6%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Other services2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Public administration1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$642,313
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,025
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.9%
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(2,017)
Black14.7%(2,821)
Hispanic / Latino49.2%(9,455)
Asian17.5%(3,368)
Other8%(1,541)
Diversity Score86%(16,507)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(2,017)
Black14.7%(2,821)
Hispanic / Latino49.2%(9,455)
Asian17.5%(3,368)
Other8%(1,541)
Diversity Score86%(16,507)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Foreign born
28.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Encanto, San Diego, California?
Encanto, San Diego, California has about 19,202 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Encanto, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Encanto, San Diego, California earns about $91,613 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Encanto, San Diego, California expensive?
In Encanto, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $642,313, and the typical rent is about $2,025 a month.
How educated are people in Encanto, San Diego, California?
About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Encanto, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Encanto, San Diego, California?
About 12.5% of people in Encanto, San Diego, California live below the federal poverty line.
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San DiegoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024