Escondido, CA Demographics
What is the population of Escondido?
There are 151,114 residents in Escondido, with a median age of 36.5. Of this, 50.02% are males and 49.98% are females. US-born citizens make up 70.92% of the resident pool in Escondido, while non-US-born citizens account for 15.34%. Additionally, 13.73% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 133,237 people in Escondido currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 151,114 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 75,584 | -0.0% |
| Female Population | 75,530 | -0.4% |
Male Population 50.02%
Female Population 49.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36.5 | 2.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 107,175 | -0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 23,188 | 2.3% |
| Not Citizen | 20,751 | -1.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 70.92%
Citizen not U.S. Born 15.34%
Not Citizen 13.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 455 | -4.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 11,742 | -16.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,111 | 0.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,676 | 14.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 133,237 | 1.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.3%
Moved from Same County 7.87%
Moved from Same State 1.41%
Moved from Different State 1.12%
Same House as Last Year 89.29%
What are the employment statistics in Escondido?
White-collar workers make up 74.93% of the working population in Escondido, while blue-collar employees account for 25.07%. There are also 8,364 entrepreneurs in Escondido (11.47% of the workforce); 53,335 workers employed in private companies (73.12%); and 6,635 people working in governmental institutions (9.1%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 54,654 | 1.3% |
| Blue Collar | 18,289 | -2.8% |
White Collar 74.93%
Blue Collar 25.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 8,364 | -1.2% |
| Private Companies | 53,335 | -0.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 6,635 | 1.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,609 | 5.5% |
Self Employees 11.47%
Private Companies 73.12%
Governmental Workers 9.1%
Not for Profit Companies 6.32%
How many households are there in Escondido?
There are a total of 51,288 households in Escondido, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 67.46% of these Escondido households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.54%. Additionally, 34.03% of households have children and 65.97% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 51,288 | 1.6% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 34,598 | 1.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 16,690 | 1.5% |
Family Households 67.46%
Non-Family Households 32.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 17,454 | -1.0% |
| Households without Children | 33,834 | 3.1% |
Households with Children 34.03%
Households without Children 65.97%
What are the median and average incomes in Escondido?
The average annual household income in Escondido is $99,944, while the median household income sits at $77,554 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $84,051, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $90,524. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $53,320 and $57,773, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $99,944 | 10.2% |
| Median Household Income | $77,554 | 10.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 128,142 | -0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Escondido?
There are 53,082 housing units in Escondido, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1980. Of the 51,288 occupied housing units in Escondido, 51.77% are owner-occupied, while 48.23% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.22% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $643,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,922 per month in Escondido.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 53,082 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1980 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 750 | -6.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 833 | -3.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,472 | -2.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6,771 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14,669 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13,111 | -2.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6,554 | -1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,585 | 5.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,169 | 18.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 168 | 1,020.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 51,288 | 1.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 26,552 | 1.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $24,736 | 1.8% |
Owner Occupied 51.77%
Renter Occupied 48.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 18,645 | 1.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,907 | 1.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $643,800 | 22.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $534,100 | 18.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,922 | 10.6% |
With Mortgage 70.22%
Without Mortgage 29.78%
What is the level of education in Escondido?
Approximately 30.39% of the population in Escondido holds a high school degree (that's 35,360 residents), while 25.88% have attained a college certificate (31,892 locals) and 16.53% have a bachelor's degree (19,240 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 13,892 | -0.3% |
| Some High School | 35,360 | -0.2% |
| Some College | 31,892 | -1.0% |
| Associate Degree | 8,371 | 3.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19,240 | 7.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,385 | 4.4% |
No High School 11.94%
Some High School 30.39%
Some College 25.88%
Associate Degree 7.19%
Bachelor's Degree 16.53%
Graduate Degree 8.06%
What is the marital status of Escondido residents?
A total of 43,571 people in Escondido have never been married (which represents 35.72% of the total population), while 60,478 of them are wedded (49.58%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,629 (2.16%) and 12,003 (9.84%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 43,571 | 1.0% |
| Married | 60,478 | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2,629 | 10.7% |
| Widowed | 5,935 | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 12,003 | 12,003.0% |
Never Married 35.72%
Married 49.58%
Separated 2.16%
Widowed 4.87%
Divorced 9.84%
What are the most common means of transportation in Escondido?
The top three means of transportation people in Escondido use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 60,749 residents commute by car, 1,123 prefer going to work by walking and 892 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 60,749 | -1.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 892 | -25.5% |
| Railroad | 75 | 733.3% |
| Bicycle | 276 | -1.4% |
| Motorcycle | 183 | -5.2% |
| TaxiCab | 71 | 7.6% |
| Walk | 1,123 | -9.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Escondido 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.