Demographics & People — Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,186 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,100 |
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| Median Age | 68.5 |
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| Total Households | 1,687 |
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| Family Households | 944 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.86 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1427 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,773 |
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| Black or African American | 29 |
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| Asian | 75 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 122 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 598 |
| English | 593 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 499 |
| Irish | 470 |
| Other groups | 454 |
| Scottish | 199 |
| Norwegian | 198 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 154 |
| American | 149 |
| Dutch | 142 |
Language
| English Only | 2,730 |
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| Spanish | 197 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,186 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 357 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,946 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
