Carlsbad, CA Demographics
What is the population of Carlsbad?
There are 114,745 residents in Carlsbad, with a median age of 42.4. Of this, 49.92% are males and 50.08% are females. US-born citizens make up 83.22% of the resident pool in Carlsbad, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.94%. Additionally, 5.84% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 97,812 people in Carlsbad currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 114,745 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 57,284 | 0.6% |
| Female Population | 57,461 | -0.8% |
Male Population 49.92%
Female Population 50.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42.4 | -0.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 95,489 | -0.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 12,553 | -3.3% |
| Not Citizen | 6,703 | 11.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 83.22%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.94%
Not Citizen 5.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 561 | 20.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 10,060 | -1.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,593 | 0.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,549 | -18.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 97,812 | 0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.49%
Moved from Same County 8.86%
Moved from Same State 2.28%
Moved from Different State 2.24%
Same House as Last Year 86.12%
What are the employment statistics in Carlsbad?
White-collar workers make up 90.61% of the working population in Carlsbad, while blue-collar employees account for 9.39%. There are also 9,052 entrepreneurs in Carlsbad (16.37% of the workforce); 37,226 workers employed in private companies (67.32%); and 5,678 people working in governmental institutions (10.27%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 50,106 | 0.4% |
| Blue Collar | 5,191 | -1.9% |
White Collar 90.61%
Blue Collar 9.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 9,052 | -4.1% |
| Private Companies | 37,226 | 1.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,678 | 2.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,341 | -8.1% |
Self Employees 16.37%
Private Companies 67.32%
Governmental Workers 10.27%
Not for Profit Companies 6.04%
How many households are there in Carlsbad?
There are a total of 43,912 households in Carlsbad, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 70.57% of these Carlsbad households, while non-family units account for the remaining 29.43%. Additionally, 31.47% of households have children and 68.53% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 43,912 | -1.0% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 30,989 | -0.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 12,923 | -2.1% |
Family Households 70.57%
Non-Family Households 29.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 13,819 | -1.8% |
| Households without Children | 30,093 | -0.6% |
Households with Children 31.47%
Households without Children 68.53%
What are the median and average incomes in Carlsbad?
The average annual household income in Carlsbad is $172,430, while the median household income sits at $134,139 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $151,318, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $160,672. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $49,038 and $96,099, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $172,430 | 9.5% |
| Median Household Income | $134,139 | 12.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | -5 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 105,230 | 0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Carlsbad?
There are 47,556 housing units in Carlsbad, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1988. Of the 43,912 occupied housing units in Carlsbad, 62.18% are owner-occupied, while 37.82% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.26% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,105,900. In general, housing costs reach $2,666 per month in Carlsbad.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 47,556 | -0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1988 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 339 | -30.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 595 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,364 | -19.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,786 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10,492 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10,473 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7,096 | -9.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10,513 | -1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,733 | 24.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 165 | 94.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 43,912 | -1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 27,304 | 0.6% |
| Renter Occupied | $16,608 | -3.5% |
Owner Occupied 62.18%
Renter Occupied 37.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 19,458 | 0.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,846 | 1.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,105,900 | 19.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $973,200 | 17.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,666 | 8.3% |
With Mortgage 71.26%
Without Mortgage 28.74%
What is the level of education in Carlsbad?
Approximately 14.58% of the population in Carlsbad holds a high school degree (that's 12,925 residents), while 19.31% have attained a college certificate (20,698 locals) and 34.29% have a bachelor's degree (30,390 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,730 | -1.4% |
| Some High School | 12,925 | 1.2% |
| Some College | 20,698 | -1.2% |
| Associate Degree | 6,993 | 3.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30,390 | 0.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 19,483 | -0.3% |
No High School 1.95%
Some High School 14.58%
Some College 19.31%
Associate Degree 7.89%
Bachelor's Degree 34.29%
Graduate Degree 21.98%
What is the marital status of Carlsbad residents?
A total of 25,495 people in Carlsbad have never been married (which represents 27.05% of the total population), while 55,210 of them are wedded (58.58%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 727 (0.77%) and 10,058 (10.67%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 25,495 | -0.6% |
| Married | 55,210 | 1.9% |
| Separated | 727 | -20.6% |
| Widowed | 3,485 | -5.7% |
| Divorced | 10,058 | 10,058.0% |
Never Married 27.05%
Married 58.58%
Separated 0.77%
Widowed 3.7%
Divorced 10.67%
What are the most common means of transportation in Carlsbad?
The top three means of transportation people in Carlsbad use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 39,498 residents commute by car, 699 prefer going to work by walking and 264 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 39,498 | -3.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 201 | 33.1% |
| Subway or Elevated | 13 | N/A |
| Railroad | 264 | 2,100.0% |
| Bicycle | 234 | 62.5% |
| Motorcycle | 165 | -4.6% |
| TaxiCab | 55 | 266.7% |
| Walk | 699 | -9.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Carlsbad by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.