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.

Encinitas, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

61,480

Median Agei

43.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.3%45,039

Hispanic/Latino

16.4%10,092

Two or More

4.9%3,035

Asian

4.2%2,612

Other

0.4%264

Black

0.4%259

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%109

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%70

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%807

High School Diploma

6.6%2,990

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%1,949

Some College (1+ yr)

8.4%3,811

Associate's Degree

6.5%2,979

Bachelor's Degree

39.1%17,787

Master's Degree

16.6%7,559

Professional Degree

7.1%3,219

Doctorate

4.9%2,229

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

67.7%

Graduate+

28.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,646,800

Median Renti

$2,886

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.5%15,900

Renter-Occupied

33.5%8,027

Total Units

26,230

Homeownership

66.5%

Vacancy Rate

8.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%204

$50K–$100K

0.2%27

$100K–$150K

0.2%38

$150K–$200K

0.8%132

$200K–$300K

1.6%252

$300K–$500K

1.6%251

$500K–$1M

14%2,227

$1M+

80.3%12,769

Rent Distribution

Under $500

150

$500–$750

170

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

118

$1,250–$1,500

123

$1,500–$2,000

716

$2,000+

6,507

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%331

2010–2019

4.3%1,140

2000–2009

10%2,618

1990–1999

8.8%2,319

1980–1989

25.5%6,688

1970–1979

31.1%8,160

1960–1969

7.7%2,032

1950–1959

7.6%1,997

1940–1949

2%530

1939 or earlier

1.6%415

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.3%14,437

Electricity

26.4%6,312

No Fuel

7.8%1,865

Solar

3.1%753

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%492

Wood

0.2%37

Fuel Oil

0.1%31

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$162,229

Mean Household Incomei

$214,276

Per Capita Incomei

$84,594

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

33,583

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%564

$10K–$15K

1.2%291

$15K–$20K

1.6%385

$20K–$25K

1.2%287

$25K–$30K

1.4%340

$30K–$35K

1.7%397

$35K–$40K

2.3%549

$40K–$45K

1.8%442

$45K–$50K

1.6%381

$50K–$60K

2.7%637

$60K–$75K

5.1%1,217

$75K–$100K

9%2,145

$100K–$125K

8.5%2,033

$125K–$150K

6.7%1,600

$150K–$200K

13.5%3,223

$200K+

39.4%9,436

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

212

Residentsi

256

Avg. Tenant Renti

$532/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers138 homes75% occupied$578/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 828 homes92% occupied$478/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC44 homes98% occupied$420/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $162,229/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $49K/yr

90.9%

Very low income$49K–$81K/yr

6.5%

Low income$81K–$130K/yr

2.6%

Who Receives This Housing

73.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

24.7% of subsidized households are minority

28.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

74.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7,86312.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,566

Canada

757

Guatemala

612

United Kingdom

553

Philippines

332

India

265

Germany

257

China

140

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

31,480

Avg. Commutei

24.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

31,871

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,257(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured