Carlsbad, CA cityscape

92008

Carlsbad, CA

Total Population
27,373
Median Household Income
$101,897
Median Home Value
$1,051,400
Median Rent
$2,223

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$101,897
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$1,051,400
103% above state median
Rent
$2,223
100% above state median
Median Age
42.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Carlsbad, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 52.6% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Unemployment rate of 6.9% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$101,897
+35.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-36,597,061
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.32 people

Total Households
11,753
Family Households
48.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
34.1%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
17.6%
#3 Industry
Education
16.1%
Total Employed Residents:8,343

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
7.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.7%
420 workers
Public Transit
2.9%
332 workers
Total Commuting Workers:11,476
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.1%
14,305 employed
Labor Force
15,827
1,096 unemployed
Median Age
42.9 years
Per Capita Income
$62,401
Poverty Rate
8.5%

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