Demographics & People — Encinitas, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 61,585 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~61,200 |
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| Median Age | 43.1 |
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| Total Households | 24,088 |
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| Family Households | 15,993 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3457 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48,691 |
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| Black or African American | 389 |
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| Asian | 2,702 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 9,682 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 15,189 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 12,327 |
| English | 9,525 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 9,224 |
| German | 9,201 |
| Irish | 8,621 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 5,610 |
| Italian | 3,039 |
| European | 2,616 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 2,095 |
Language
| English Only | 48,614 |
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| Spanish | 5,832 |
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| Population 5+ | 58,184 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,385 |
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| Population 18+ | 48,745 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 32.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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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 Encinitas, California.
