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.

Escondido, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

149,668

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

52.3%78,292

White

32.8%49,059

Asian

7.9%11,840

Two or More

3.6%5,335

Black

2.3%3,498

Other

0.7%1,095

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%295

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%254

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%3,050

High School Diploma

20%20,598

Some College (<1 yr)

8%8,183

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%13,070

Associate's Degree

8.1%8,312

Bachelor's Degree

19%19,553

Master's Degree

7%7,227

Professional Degree

1.6%1,604

Doctorate

1.3%1,288

HS or Higher

80.7%

BA or Higher

28.9%

Graduate+

9.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$714,500

Median Renti

$2,046

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.4%26,889

Renter-Occupied

46.6%23,457

Total Units

52,239

Homeownership

53.4%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%648

$50K–$100K

2.6%710

$100K–$150K

1.4%385

$150K–$200K

2%543

$200K–$300K

2.6%699

$300K–$500K

12.5%3,374

$500K–$1M

58.5%15,731

$1M+

17.8%4,799

Rent Distribution

Under $500

475

$500–$750

715

$750–$1,000

545

$1,000–$1,250

814

$1,250–$1,500

1,892

$1,500–$2,000

6,492

$2,000+

12,092

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%580

2010–2019

5%2,590

2000–2009

9.8%5,106

1990–1999

12.7%6,639

1980–1989

24.6%12,838

1970–1979

24.7%12,927

1960–1969

11.7%6,110

1950–1959

6.7%3,491

1940–1949

2.1%1,122

1939 or earlier

1.6%836

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.8%30,617

Electricity

33.4%16,838

No Fuel

2.1%1,063

Solar

1.7%842

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%830

Wood

0.2%119

Other

0%24

Fuel Oil

0%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,967

Mean Household Incomei

$117,204

Per Capita Incomei

$40,430

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

77,500

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%2,458

$10K–$15K

3.4%1,705

$15K–$20K

2.8%1,427

$20K–$25K

3.5%1,755

$25K–$30K

2.9%1,463

$30K–$35K

2.6%1,326

$35K–$40K

2.4%1,216

$40K–$45K

2.3%1,166

$45K–$50K

3.1%1,571

$50K–$60K

5.5%2,790

$60K–$75K

8%4,049

$75K–$100K

12%6,030

$100K–$125K

11.2%5,661

$125K–$150K

8.5%4,276

$150K–$200K

10.9%5,508

$200K+

15.8%7,945

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

1,042

Residentsi

1,500

Avg. Tenant Renti

$622/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

56 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers875 homes77% occupied$659/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 891 homes99% occupied$413/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC73 homes96% occupied$442/mo rent

811/PRAC3 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $91,967/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

88.7%

Very low income$28K–$46K/yr

9.6%

Low income$46K–$74K/yr

1.7%

Who Receives This Housing

67.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

51.5% of subsidized households are minority

37.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

63.7% 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

43,44029%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

28,087

Philippines

3,176

Guatemala

1,930

United Kingdom

531

India

507

Canada

496

China

399

Korea

275

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

72,369

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

73,401

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

7,304(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.2%Insured

10.8%Uninsured

Escondido, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026