Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Carlsbad, CA

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

114,373population

42.5median age

This community is a community of 114,373 with a median age of 42.5. The population is predominantly White (65.7%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (17.4%). Median household income is $142,748. 96.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 62.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 62.9%, with a median home value of $1,257,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.7%75,181

Hispanic/Latino

17.4%19,871

Asian

8%9,123

Two or More

6.8%7,820

Black

1.3%1,442

Other

0.6%710

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%174

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%52

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.2%945

High School Diploma

7.5%6,072

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%4,571

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%10,149

Associate's Degree

7.4%6,022

Bachelor's Degree

36.3%29,398

Master's Degree

16.8%13,638

Professional Degree

4.9%4,008

Doctorate

4%3,216

HS or Higher

96.3%

BA or Higher

62.1%

Graduate+

25.8%

Housingi

$1,257,000median home value

$2,808median rent

62.9%homeownership

47,314total units

6.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 62.9%

Renter 37.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%282

$50K–$100K

0.4%107

$100K–$150K

0.6%163

$150K–$200K

0.3%86

$200K–$300K

1.1%310

$300K–$500K

3.2%880

$500K–$1M

24.2%6,713

$1M+

69.2%19,147

Rent Distribution

Under $500

226

$500–$750

142

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

399

$1,250–$1,500

378

$1,500–$2,000

2,465

$2,000+

12,223

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%428

2010–2019

9.1%4,320

2000–2009

22.9%10,857

1990–1999

13.6%6,442

1980–1989

23.6%11,188

1970–1979

19.8%9,383

1960–1969

5.5%2,593

1950–1959

2.5%1,179

1940–1949

1.3%597

1939 or earlier

0.7%327

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.9%29,009

Electricity

28.2%12,418

No Fuel

2.5%1,104

Solar

1.9%835

Bottled/LP Gas

1%446

Wood

0.2%102

Other

0.2%76

Fuel Oil

0.1%37

Coal

0%11

Household Economyi

$142,748median household income

$72,390per capita income

6.9%poverty rate

5.4%unemployment

58,714labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%1,639

$10K–$15K

1.8%772

$15K–$20K

1.5%670

$20K–$25K

1.9%845

$25K–$30K

1.9%829

$30K–$35K

2.6%1,144

$35K–$40K

0.9%382

$40K–$45K

1.3%571

$45K–$50K

2.2%958

$50K–$60K

3.9%1,712

$60K–$75K

5.4%2,399

$75K–$100K

8.5%3,727

$100K–$125K

9.9%4,379

$125K–$150K

6.6%2,895

$150K–$200K

14.3%6,306

$200K+

33.6%14,810

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

16,08314.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,531

United Kingdom

919

China

840

Canada

800

India

796

Philippines

696

Germany

611

Korea

433

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

54,224

Avg. Commutei

27.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

54,478

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6,040(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured