Carlsbad, CA

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Carlsbad Overview

114,745
TOTAL POPULATION
57,284
MALE POPULATION
57,461
FEMALE POPULATION
99.69
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.31
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$66,944
PER CAPITA INCOME
$161,322
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$134,139
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,000
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
59,759
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Carlsbad

The most populous races in Carlsbad are White / Caucasian (85,150 | 74.2%), Hispanic or Latino (19,053 | 16.6%), and Two or more Races (12,616 | 11.0%).
Race in Carlsbad
Race# Population% Population
Asian11,0989.7%
Black / African American1,3571.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific620.1%
Hispanic or Latino19,05316.6%
Native / Alaskan5280.5%
White / Caucasian85,15074.2%
Two or more Races12,61611.0%
Some other Race3,9343.4%
Total114,745100.0%

Ancestry in Carlsbad

The most populous ancestries reported in Carlsbad are German (16,511 | 14.4%), Mexican (15,524 | 13.5%), English (14,280 | 12.4%), Irish (13,748 | 12.0%), and Italian (7,539 | 6.6%), together accounting for 58.9% of all Carlsbad residents.
Ancestry in Carlsbad
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan3710.3%
African730.1%
Albanian140.0%
Aleut110.0%
Alsatian140.0%
American5,4204.7%
Apache420.0%
Arab7870.7%
Argentinean410.0%
Armenian5380.5%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac480.0%
Australian910.1%
Austrian3430.3%
Bangladeshi80.0%
Basque320.0%
Belgian3090.3%
Bhutanese2,1191.8%
Blackfeet500.0%
Brazilian930.1%
British1,5421.3%
Bulgarian1880.2%
Burmese1,2251.1%
Cajun210.0%
Canadian2450.2%
Celtic440.0%
Central American4930.4%
Central American Indian370.0%
Cherokee2990.3%
Chilean1620.1%
Choctaw160.0%
Colombian2700.2%
Croatian2630.2%
Crow450.0%
Cuban2140.2%
Cypriot100.0%
Czech4090.4%
Czechoslovakian2510.2%
Danish1,5671.4%
Dominican690.1%
Dutch1,2681.1%
Eastern European7990.7%
Ecuadorian900.1%
Egyptian1430.1%
English14,28012.4%
European3,3973.0%
Filipino3300.3%
Finnish4020.4%
French2,8722.5%
French Canadian4950.4%
German16,51114.4%
Greek8790.8%
Guamanian / Chamorro1380.1%
Guatemalan230.0%
Haitian330.0%
Honduran550.1%
Hungarian9120.8%
Icelander180.0%
Indian (Asian)3,5223.1%
Indonesian810.1%
Iranian8020.7%
Iraqi130.0%
Irish13,74812.0%
Iroquois170.0%
Israeli300.0%
Italian7,5396.6%
Jamaican850.1%
Japanese360.0%
Korean2,7482.4%
Laotian1850.2%
Latvian1110.1%
Lebanese3930.3%
Lithuanian7940.7%
Luxembourger350.0%
Macedonian340.0%
Malaysian820.1%
Maltese430.0%
Mexican15,52413.5%
Mexican American Indian2250.2%
Moroccan580.1%
Native Hawaiian4750.4%
Navajo60.0%
New Zealander650.1%
Nicaraguan170.0%
Nigerian2670.2%
Northern European2930.3%
Norwegian1,9581.7%
Okinawan1200.1%
Osage220.0%
Pakistani1130.1%
Palestinian90.0%
Panamanian400.0%
Paraguayan230.0%
Pennsylvania German570.1%
Peruvian6980.6%
Polish2,8162.5%
Portuguese4550.4%
Potawatomi130.0%
Puerto Rican4070.4%
Romanian2930.3%
Russian2,3602.1%
Salvadoran2980.3%
Samoan660.1%
Scandinavian5900.5%
Scotch-Irish9540.8%
Scottish2,7652.4%
Serbian1560.1%
Shoshone190.0%
Sioux1120.1%
Slavic380.0%
Slovak980.1%
Slovene560.1%
South African2250.2%
South American1,3771.2%
Spaniard2690.2%
Spanish3340.3%
Sri Lankan1,5111.3%
Subsaharan African5820.5%
Swedish2,9432.6%
Swiss5170.4%
Syrian770.1%
Thai2,8102.5%
Turkish2110.2%
Ukrainian9660.8%
Venezuelan930.1%
Welsh7990.7%
Yugoslavian1790.2%
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Immigrants in Carlsbad

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Carlsbad came from Asia (6,764 | 5.9%), Latin America (5,443 | 4.7%), Central America (4,591 | 4.0%), Mexico (4,394 | 3.8%), and Europe (4,235 | 3.7%), together accounting for 22.2% of all Carlsbad residents.
Immigrants in Carlsbad
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan4280.4%
Africa4930.4%
Argentina240.0%
Armenia130.0%
Asia6,7645.9%
Australia550.1%
Austria50.0%
Belarus2360.2%
Belgium550.1%
Brazil570.1%
Bulgaria1010.1%
Cambodia520.1%
Canada7290.6%
Caribbean1570.1%
Central America4,5914.0%
Chile330.0%
China1,4191.2%
Colombia1260.1%
Cuba730.1%
Czechoslovakia250.0%
Denmark2990.3%
Dominican Republic210.0%
Eastern Africa700.1%
Eastern Asia2,3862.1%
Eastern Europe1,5661.4%
Ecuador420.0%
Egypt920.1%
El Salvador810.1%
England4420.4%
Europe4,2353.7%
France2670.2%
Germany6590.6%
Greece330.0%
Guatemala290.0%
Guyana960.1%
Honduras420.0%
Hong Kong800.1%
Hungary870.1%
India9660.8%
Indonesia1680.2%
Iran5100.4%
Iraq130.0%
Ireland80.0%
Israel660.1%
Italy620.1%
Jamaica280.0%
Japan2770.2%
Kazakhstan420.0%
Kenya200.0%
Korea6900.6%
Laos900.1%
Latin America5,4434.7%
Latvia630.1%
Lebanon890.1%
Lithuania1330.1%
Malaysia710.1%
Mexico4,3943.8%
Middle Africa110.0%
Morocco380.0%
Nepal240.0%
Netherlands980.1%
Northern Africa1490.1%
Northern Europe1,4041.2%
Norway200.0%
Oceania1340.1%
Panama200.0%
Peru2590.2%
Philippines9330.8%
Poland620.1%
Portugal150.0%
Romania1340.1%
Russia1860.2%
Saudi Arabia10.0%
Scotland730.1%
Serbia360.0%
Singapore1620.1%
South Africa2630.2%
South America6950.6%
South Central Asia1,9891.7%
South Eastern Asia2,0731.8%
Southern Europe1430.1%
Spain210.0%
Sudan190.0%
Sweden2520.2%
Switzerland380.0%
Syria410.0%
Taiwan4690.4%
Thailand510.0%
Trinidad and Tobago350.0%
Turkey730.1%
Uganda140.0%
Ukraine2120.2%
Uzbekistan190.0%
Venezuela350.0%
Vietnam4780.4%
Western Asia3160.3%
Western Europe1,1221.0%
Zaire110.0%
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Sex and Age in Carlsbad

Sex and Age in Carlsbad

The most populous age groups in Carlsbad are 10 to 14 Years (4,730 | 8.3%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (5,025 | 8.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Carlsbad
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,428 (4.2%)2,257 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Years3,608 (6.3%)3,153 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years4,730 (8.3%)4,321 (7.5%)
15 to 19 Years4,215 (7.4%)3,669 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years2,768 (4.8%)2,398 (4.2%)
25 to 29 Years3,646 (6.4%)3,033 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years2,973 (5.2%)2,855 (5.0%)
35 to 39 Years3,666 (6.4%)3,526 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years4,485 (7.8%)3,986 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years3,888 (6.8%)4,011 (7.0%)
50 to 54 Years4,142 (7.2%)4,583 (8.0%)
55 to 59 Years3,667 (6.4%)5,025 (8.7%)
60 to 64 Years3,541 (6.2%)3,725 (6.5%)
65 to 69 Years2,675 (4.7%)2,980 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years2,731 (4.8%)2,602 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years1,868 (3.3%)2,419 (4.2%)
80 to 84 Years1,121 (2.0%)1,374 (2.4%)
85 Years and over1,132 (2.0%)1,544 (2.7%)
Total57,284 (100.0%)57,461 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Carlsbad

Median Family Size in Carlsbad

The median family size in Carlsbad is 3.08 persons per family, with married-couple families (25,625 | 82.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.11 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,397 | 4.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.78 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Carlsbad
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple25,625 (82.7%)3.11
Single Male/Father1,397 (4.5%)2.78
Single Female/Mother3,967 (12.8%)3.00
Total Families30,989 (100.0%)3.08

Median Household Size in Carlsbad

The median household size in Carlsbad is 2.60 persons per household, with single female/mother households (3,967 | 9.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.2 persons per household. non-family households (12,923 | 29.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Carlsbad
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple25,625 (58.4%)3.13
Single Male/Father1,397 (3.2%)3.19
Single Female/Mother3,967 (9.0%)3.20
Non-family12,923 (29.4%)1.30
Total Households43,912 (100.0%)2.60

Household Size by Marriage Status in Carlsbad

Out of a total of 43,912 households in Carlsbad, 30,989 (70.6%) are family households, while 12,923 (29.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 13,821, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 9,998.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Carlsbad
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-9,998 (22.8%)
2-Person Households13,821 (31.5%)2,501 (5.7%)
3-Person Households6,998 (15.9%)346 (0.8%)
4-Person Households6,619 (15.1%)56 (0.1%)
5-Person Households2,825 (6.4%)22 (0.1%)
6-Person Households637 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households89 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total30,989 (70.6%)12,923 (29.4%)

Female Fertility in Carlsbad

Fertility by Age in Carlsbad

Average fertility rate in Carlsbad is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 90.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 58.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Carlsbad
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years749 (58.1%)90.0
35 to 50 years541 (41.9%)44.0
Total1,290 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Carlsbad

87.5% of women with births (1,290) in Carlsbad are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 13.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 11.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Carlsbad
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years651 (86.9%)98 (13.1%)
35 to 50 years478 (88.3%)63 (11.7%)
Total1,129 (87.5%)161 (12.5%)

Fertility by Education in Carlsbad

Average fertility rate in Carlsbad is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 82.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 4.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 38.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Carlsbad
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School15 (1.2%)4.0
High School Diploma72 (5.6%)34.0
College or Associate's Degree449 (34.8%)82.0
Bachelor's Degree491 (38.1%)59.0
Graduate Degree263 (20.4%)56.0
Total1,290 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Carlsbad

12.5% of women with births in Carlsbad are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Carlsbad
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)72 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree390 (86.9%)59 (13.1%)
Bachelor's Degree461 (93.9%)30 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree263 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,129 (87.5%)161 (12.5%)

Income in Carlsbad

Income Overview in Carlsbad

Per Capita Income in Carlsbad is $66,944, while median incomes of families and households are $161,322 and $134,139 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income114,745$66,944
Median Family Income30,989$161,322
Mean Family Income30,989$197,416
Median Household Income43,912$134,139
Mean Household Income43,912$172,430
Income Deficit30,989$11,000
Wage / Income Gap (%)114,74541.44%
Wage / Income Gap ($)114,74558.56¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index114,7450.45

Earnings by Sex in Carlsbad

Average Earnings in Carlsbad are $66,017, $86,401 for men and $50,596 for women, a difference of 41.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Carlsbad
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male33,293 (54.4%)$86,401
Female27,955 (45.6%)$50,596
Total61,248 (100.0%)$66,017

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Carlsbad

The most common earnings brackets in Carlsbad are $100,000+ for men (15,132 | 45.5%) and $100,000+ for women (7,134 | 25.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Carlsbad
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,255 (3.8%)1,532 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999775 (2.3%)840 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499882 (2.6%)1,007 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999402 (1.2%)685 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499644 (1.9%)1,240 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999313 (0.9%)923 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499862 (2.6%)802 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999497 (1.5%)585 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499657 (2.0%)695 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999510 (1.5%)735 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999831 (2.5%)1,013 (3.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999876 (2.6%)1,088 (3.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999887 (2.7%)979 (3.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,360 (4.1%)1,042 (3.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999829 (2.5%)714 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999769 (2.3%)783 (2.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,540 (4.6%)1,682 (6.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,422 (4.3%)1,585 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,850 (8.6%)2,891 (10.3%)
$100,000+15,132 (45.5%)7,134 (25.5%)
Total33,293 (100.0%)27,955 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Carlsbad

Average earnings in Carlsbad are $102,092 for men and $60,007 for women, a difference of 41.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $156,295, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $30,278. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $86,936, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $13,894.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Carlsbad
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$30,278$13,894
High School Diploma$50,316$23,625
College or Associate's Degree$58,716$44,252
Bachelor's Degree$114,854$70,221
Graduate Degree$156,295$86,936
Total$102,092$60,007

Family Income in Carlsbad

Family Income Brackets in Carlsbad

According to the Carlsbad family income data, there are 11,869 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 38.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 248 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Carlsbad
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006822.2%
$10,000 to $14,9992480.8%
$15,000 to $24,9997132.3%
$25,000 to $34,9999303.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991,5805.1%
$50,000 to $74,9992,6968.7%
$75,000 to $99,9992,4177.8%
$100,000 to $149,9995,11316.5%
$150,000 to $199,9994,71015.2%
$200,000+11,86938.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Carlsbad

6-person families (462 | 1.5%) account for the highest median family income in Carlsbad with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (14,700 | 47.4%) have the highest median income of $69,724 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Carlsbad
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families14,700 (47.4%)$139,449
3-Person Families6,454 (20.8%)$157,500
4-Person Families6,539 (21.1%)$211,153
5-Person Families2,752 (8.9%)$205,074
6-Person Families462 (1.5%)$250,001
7+ Person Families82 (0.3%)$114,237
Total30,989 (100.0%)$161,322

Family Income by Number of Earners in Carlsbad

The median family income in Carlsbad is $161,322, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,869) having the highest median family income of $200,264, while families with no earners (4,802) have the lowest median family income of $90,882, accounting for 9.3% and 15.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Carlsbad
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4,802 (15.5%)$90,882
1 Earner8,794 (28.4%)$132,804
2 Earners14,524 (46.9%)$197,500
3+ Earners2,869 (9.3%)$200,264
Total30,989 (100.0%)$161,322

Household Income in Carlsbad

Household Income Brackets in Carlsbad

With 13,437 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Carlsbad, accounting for 30.6% of all households. In contrast, only 878 households (2.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Carlsbad
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,4933.4%
$10,000 to $14,9998782.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991,4933.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992,0204.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992,5475.8%
$50,000 to $74,9994,2169.6%
$75,000 to $99,9993,9969.1%
$100,000 to $149,9997,33316.7%
$150,000 to $199,9996,49914.8%
$200,000+13,43730.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Carlsbad

The median household income in Carlsbad is $134,139, with the highest median household income of $160,672 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 17,822 households (40.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $49,038, with 632 households (1.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Carlsbad
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years632 (1.4%)$49,038
25 to 44 Years13,188 (30.0%)$151,318
45 to 64 Years17,822 (40.6%)$160,672
65+ Years12,270 (27.9%)$96,099
Total43,912 (100.0%)$134,139

Poverty in Carlsbad

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Carlsbad

With 5.9% poverty level for males and 7.9% for females among the residents of Carlsbad, 18 to 24 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 495 males (12.5%) and 166 females (13.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Carlsbad
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years130 (5.4%)93 (4.1%)
5 Years100 (12.3%)23 (3.5%)
6 to 11 Years172 (3.7%)299 (6.3%)
12 to 14 Years193 (7.0%)194 (9.5%)
15 Years4 (0.3%)166 (13.6%)
16 and 17 Years198 (11.9%)109 (8.0%)
18 to 24 Years495 (12.5%)386 (11.1%)
25 to 34 Years248 (3.8%)328 (5.6%)
35 to 44 Years399 (4.9%)340 (4.5%)
45 to 54 Years540 (6.7%)830 (9.7%)
55 to 64 Years495 (6.9%)974 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years219 (4.1%)387 (7.0%)
75 Years and over157 (3.9%)379 (7.3%)
Total3,350 (5.9%)4,508 (7.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Carlsbad

According to the poverty statistics in Carlsbad, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 99.7% of males and 96.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Carlsbad
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,281 (94.6%)2,155 (95.9%)
5 Years715 (87.7%)639 (96.5%)
6 to 11 Years4,516 (96.3%)4,428 (93.7%)
12 to 14 Years2,567 (93.0%)1,840 (90.5%)
15 Years1,372 (99.7%)1,051 (86.4%)
16 and 17 Years1,463 (88.1%)1,250 (92.0%)
18 to 24 Years3,451 (87.5%)3,103 (88.9%)
25 to 34 Years6,354 (96.2%)5,560 (94.4%)
35 to 44 Years7,751 (95.1%)7,172 (95.5%)
45 to 54 Years7,484 (93.3%)7,741 (90.3%)
55 to 64 Years6,712 (93.1%)7,742 (88.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,147 (95.9%)5,152 (93.0%)
75 Years and over3,893 (96.1%)4,807 (92.7%)
Total53,706 (94.1%)52,640 (92.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Carlsbad

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Carlsbad show that 2.0% or 510 of the total 25,625 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 2.9%, comprising of 263 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.1%, which includes 21 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Carlsbad
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children14,371 (98.5%)226 (1.5%)
1 or 2 Children8,782 (97.1%)263 (2.9%)
3 or 4 Children1,962 (98.9%)21 (1.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25,115 (98.0%)510 (2.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Carlsbad

According to the poverty data in Carlsbad, 19.2% or 268 single-father households and 18.3% or 728 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 255 households (31.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 121 households (34.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Carlsbad
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children255 (31.9%)248 (13.8%)
1 or 2 Children13 (2.5%)359 (19.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)121 (34.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total268 (19.2%)728 (18.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Carlsbad

The poverty data for Carlsbad shows that 510 of the married-couple family households (2.0%) and 996 of the single-parent households (18.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 263 households (2.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 121 household (28.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Carlsbad
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children226 (1.5%)503 (19.3%)
1 or 2 Children263 (2.9%)372 (16.0%)
3 or 4 Children21 (1.1%)121 (28.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total510 (2.0%)996 (18.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Carlsbad

Employment by Class of Employer in Carlsbad

Among the 55,326 employed individuals in Carlsbad, private company employees (36,679 | 66.3%), self-employed (not incorporated) (5,145 | 9.3%), and self-employed (incorporated) (3,690 | 6.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Carlsbad
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees36,67966.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,6906.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,1459.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,2835.9%
Local Government Employees3,3016.0%
State Government Employees1,4232.6%
Federal Government Employees1,7223.1%
Unpaid Family Workers830.2%
Total55,326100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Carlsbad

According to the labor force statistics for Carlsbad, out of the total population over 16 years of age (91,655), 65.2% or 59,759 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 3,586 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.6% or 5,918 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.9% or 587 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Carlsbad
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,921 (36.3%)127 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years4,221 (81.7%)587 (13.9%)
25 to 29 Years5,918 (88.6%)521 (8.8%)
30 to 34 Years4,884 (83.8%)171 (3.5%)
35 to 44 Years13,486 (86.1%)485 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years13,948 (83.9%)544 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years6,797 (78.2%)666 (9.8%)
60 to 64 Years4,701 (64.7%)268 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,143 (28.6%)138 (4.4%)
75 Years and over747 (7.9%)99 (13.2%)
Total59,759 (65.2%)3,586 (6.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Carlsbad

According to labor force statistics for Carlsbad, 81.9% of individuals (49,756) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (60,752) are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 2,637 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.8% or 32,606 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.6% or 208 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Carlsbad
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,650 (59.4%)350 (12.6%)
High School Diploma4,093 (77.0%)250 (4.7%)
College / Associate Degree11,388 (77.7%)923 (6.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher32,606 (85.8%)1,786 (4.7%)
Total49,756 (81.9%)3,220 (5.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Carlsbad

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Carlsbad are Management (10,729 | 19.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (6,985 | 12.6%), Community & Social Service (6,950 | 12.6%), Business & Financial (4,684 | 8.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (3,297 | 6.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Carlsbad

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Carlsbad, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (86.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.5%), and Health Technologists (77.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Carlsbad
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6,825 (63.6%)3,904 (36.4%)
Business & Financial1,770 (37.8%)2,914 (62.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,279 (75.6%)1,706 (24.4%)
Computers & Mathematics2,423 (73.5%)874 (26.5%)
Architecture & Engineering2,058 (89.5%)241 (10.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science798 (57.5%)591 (42.5%)
Community & Social Service 2,620 (37.7%)4,330 (62.3%)
Education, Arts & Media110 (13.5%)704 (86.5%)
Legal Services & Support587 (58.8%)411 (41.2%)
Education Instruction & Library858 (27.6%)2,250 (72.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,065 (52.5%)965 (47.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating605 (22.5%)2,090 (77.5%)
Health Technologists527 (22.9%)1,774 (77.1%)
Total (Category)17,099 (53.4%)14,944 (46.6%)
Total (Overall)30,155 (54.5%)25,142 (45.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Carlsbad are Food Preparation & Serving (3,472 | 6.3%), Personal Care & Service (1,303 | 2.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,148 | 2.1%), Healthcare Support (936 | 1.7%), and Security & Protection (655 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Carlsbad

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Carlsbad, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (93.2%), Security & Protection (87.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (67.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (72.7%), Healthcare Support (72.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (43.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Carlsbad
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support257 (27.5%)679 (72.5%)
Security & Protection570 (87.0%)85 (13.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention480 (93.2%)35 (6.8%)
Law Enforcement90 (64.3%)50 (35.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,960 (56.5%)1,512 (43.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance771 (67.2%)377 (32.8%)
Personal Care & Service356 (27.3%)947 (72.7%)
Total (Category)3,914 (52.1%)3,600 (47.9%)
Total (Overall)30,155 (54.5%)25,142 (45.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Carlsbad are Sales & Related (6,586 | 11.9%), and Office & Administration (3,963 | 7.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Carlsbad

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Carlsbad
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,503 (53.2%)3,083 (46.8%)
Office & Administration1,272 (32.1%)2,691 (67.9%)
Total (Category)4,775 (45.3%)5,774 (54.7%)
Total (Overall)30,155 (54.5%)25,142 (45.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Carlsbad are Construction & Extraction (1,198 | 2.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (649 | 1.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (34 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Carlsbad

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Carlsbad
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,165 (97.3%)33 (2.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair643 (99.1%)6 (0.9%)
Total (Category)1,842 (97.9%)39 (2.1%)
Total (Overall)30,155 (54.5%)25,142 (45.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Carlsbad are Production (1,286 | 2.3%), Transportation (1,143 | 2.1%), and Material Moving (881 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Carlsbad

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Carlsbad
OccupationMaleFemale
Production841 (65.4%)445 (34.6%)
Transportation964 (84.3%)179 (15.7%)
Material Moving720 (81.7%)161 (18.3%)
Total (Category)2,525 (76.3%)785 (23.7%)
Total (Overall)30,155 (54.5%)25,142 (45.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Carlsbad

Employment Industries in Carlsbad

The major employment industries in Carlsbad include Professional & Scientific (9,317 | 16.9%), Manufacturing (7,491 | 13.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,117 | 9.2%), Retail Trade (4,939 | 8.9%), and Educational Services (4,569 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Carlsbad

Employment Industries by Sex in Carlsbad

The Carlsbad industries that see more men than women are Construction (93.4%), Transportation & Warehousing (75.7%), and Manufacturing (67.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.9%), Educational Services (73.2%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (68.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Carlsbad
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting52 (31.9%)111 (68.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,057 (93.4%)145 (6.6%)
Manufacturing5,037 (67.2%)2,454 (32.8%)
Wholesale Trade1,082 (66.3%)550 (33.7%)
Retail Trade3,013 (61.0%)1,926 (39.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing865 (75.7%)278 (24.3%)
Utilities178 (65.9%)92 (34.1%)
Information1,142 (64.4%)631 (35.6%)
Finance & Insurance1,832 (53.3%)1,603 (46.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing956 (51.7%)893 (48.3%)
Professional & Scientific5,429 (58.3%)3,888 (41.7%)
Enterprise Management58 (38.9%)91 (61.1%)
Administrative & Support1,193 (55.9%)940 (44.1%)
Educational Services1,225 (26.8%)3,344 (73.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,132 (22.1%)3,985 (77.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation794 (55.4%)640 (44.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,319 (55.7%)1,842 (44.3%)
Public Administration1,030 (65.4%)544 (34.6%)
Total30,155 (54.5%)25,142 (45.5%)

Education in Carlsbad

School Enrollment in Carlsbad

The most common levels of schooling among the 29,579 students in Carlsbad are high school (7,357 | 24.9%), middle school (7,086 | 24.0%), and elementary school (5,428 | 18.3%).
School Enrollment in Carlsbad
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,8156.1%
Kindergarten1,3284.5%
Elementary School5,42818.3%
Middle School7,08624.0%
High School7,35724.9%
College / Undergraduate5,13917.4%
Graduate / Professional1,4264.8%
Total29,579100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Carlsbad

Out of a total of 29,579 students who are enrolled in schools in Carlsbad, 5,088 (17.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 24,491 (82.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 884 (72.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4,954 (89.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Carlsbad
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds339 (27.7%)884 (72.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,205 (81.7%)1,168 (18.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds8,007 (89.1%)984 (10.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4,954 (89.5%)583 (10.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,793 (88.8%)225 (11.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,945 (88.4%)256 (11.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,011 (70.3%)427 (29.7%)
35 Years and over1,250 (69.5%)548 (30.5%)
Total24,491 (82.8%)5,088 (17.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Carlsbad

Business (10,181 | 19.7%), engineering (5,185 | 10.1%), social sciences (5,109 | 9.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (3,968 | 7.7%), and science & technology (3,203 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 51,599 individuals in Carlsbad who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Carlsbad
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,3724.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,9687.7%
Physical & Health Sciences2,0484.0%
Psychology2,9985.8%
Social Sciences5,1099.9%
Engineering5,18510.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies3610.7%
Science & Technology3,2036.2%
Business10,18119.7%
Education2,9245.7%
Literature & Languages2,1514.2%
Liberal Arts & History2,3184.5%
Visual & Performing Arts3,1306.1%
Communications3,1626.1%
Arts & Humanities2,4894.8%
Total51,599100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Carlsbad

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Carlsbad

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Carlsbad are males with 2 vehicles (15,355, accounting for 50.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (11,618, making up 62.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Carlsbad
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle652 (2.1%)305 (1.2%)
1 Vehicle3,741 (12.2%)4,293 (17.5%)
2 Vehicles15,355 (50.0%)11,618 (47.3%)
3 Vehicles7,458 (24.3%)5,981 (24.3%)
4 Vehicles2,998 (9.8%)2,042 (8.3%)
5 or more Vehicles526 (1.7%)333 (1.4%)
Total30,730 (100.0%)24,572 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Carlsbad

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Carlsbad are 15 to 19 minutes (8,119 commuters, 19.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (5,738 commuters, 13.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (5,200 commuters, 12.5%).
Commute Time in Carlsbad
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3690.9%
5 to 9 Minutes2,7256.6%
10 to 14 Minutes5,73813.8%
15 to 19 Minutes8,11919.5%
20 to 24 Minutes5,20012.5%
25 to 29 Minutes2,2575.4%
30 to 34 Minutes4,97011.9%
35 to 39 Minutes1,1692.8%
40 to 44 Minutes2,7026.5%
45 to 59 Minutes4,43510.7%
60 to 89 Minutes2,8296.8%
90 or more Minutes1,0822.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Carlsbad

The most common commute times in Carlsbad are 15 to 19 minutes (4,607 commuters, 19.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (3,512 commuters, 19.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Carlsbad
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes196 (0.8%)173 (1.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,657 (7.0%)1,068 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,295 (14.0%)2,443 (13.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,607 (19.5%)3,512 (19.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,654 (11.3%)2,546 (14.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,386 (5.9%)871 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,789 (11.8%)2,181 (12.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes558 (2.4%)611 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,410 (6.0%)1,292 (7.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,487 (10.5%)1,948 (10.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,908 (8.1%)921 (5.1%)
90 or more Minutes647 (2.7%)435 (2.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Carlsbad

The most frequent times of departure to work in Carlsbad are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,718, 15.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (3,292, 18.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Carlsbad
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,235 (5.2%)273 (1.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM905 (3.8%)436 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,373 (5.8%)377 (2.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,631 (6.9%)761 (4.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,756 (7.4%)1,401 (7.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,718 (15.8%)2,866 (15.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,563 (15.1%)2,598 (14.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,155 (13.4%)3,292 (18.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,164 (4.9%)1,644 (9.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,460 (6.2%)1,473 (8.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM743 (3.2%)657 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM647 (2.7%)333 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM850 (3.6%)1,234 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,394 (5.9%)656 (3.6%)
Total23,594 (100.0%)18,001 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Carlsbad

Occupancy by Ownership in Carlsbad

Of the total 43,912 dwellings in Carlsbad, owner-occupied units account for 27,304 (62.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 16,608 (37.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Carlsbad
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units27,30462.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units16,60837.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units43,912100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Carlsbad

Occupancy by Household Size in Carlsbad
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9,99822.8%
2-Person Household16,32237.2%
3-Person Household7,34416.7%
4+ Person Household10,24823.3%
Total Housing Units43,912100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Carlsbad

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Carlsbad
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5,306 (53.1%)4,692 (46.9%)
2-Person Household10,704 (65.6%)5,618 (34.4%)
3-Person Household4,520 (61.6%)2,824 (38.5%)
4+ Person Household6,774 (66.1%)3,474 (33.9%)
Total Housing Units27,304 (62.2%)16,608 (37.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Carlsbad

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Carlsbad
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School327 (22.0%)1,160 (78.0%)
High School Diploma1,490 (44.6%)1,852 (55.4%)
College/Associate Degree6,403 (59.5%)4,352 (40.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher19,084 (67.4%)9,244 (32.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Carlsbad

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Carlsbad
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5,58012.7%
35 to 44 Years8,24018.8%
45 to 54 Years9,07320.7%
55 to 64 Years8,74919.9%
65 to 74 Years6,54514.9%
75 to 84 Years3,8628.8%
85 Years and Over1,8634.2%
Total43,912100.0%

Housing Finances in Carlsbad

Median Income by Occupancy in Carlsbad

Median Income by Occupancy in Carlsbad
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied27,304 (62.2%)$162,382
Renter-Occupied16,608 (37.8%)$94,191
Average43,912 (100.0%)$134,139

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Carlsbad

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Carlsbad
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000630 (2.3%)395 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999232 (0.9%)233 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999337 (1.2%)554 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999192 (0.7%)406 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999346 (1.3%)558 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999821 (3.0%)1,201 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999951 (3.5%)1,605 (9.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,114 (7.7%)2,096 (12.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,455 (9.0%)1,531 (9.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,315 (15.8%)2,998 (18.0%)
$150,000 or more14,911 (54.6%)5,031 (30.3%)
Total27,304 (100.0%)16,608 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Carlsbad

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Carlsbad
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300461 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499626 (2.3%)233 (1.4%)
$500 to $7992,180 (8.0%)192 (1.2%)
$800 to $9991,465 (5.4%)51 (0.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,603 (9.5%)1,444 (8.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,920 (7.0%)2,641 (15.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,533 (9.3%)3,763 (22.7%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,444 (8.9%)2,715 (16.4%)
$3,000 or more13,072 (47.9%)5,261 (31.7%)
Total27,304 (100.0%)16,608 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Carlsbad

Housing Structures in Carlsbad

Housing Structures in Carlsbad
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached23,31453.1%
Single Unit, Attached7,10416.2%
2 Unit Apartments4221.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,1424.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,9916.8%
10 or more Apartments7,09816.2%
Mobile Home / Other8411.9%
Total43,912100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Carlsbad

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Carlsbad
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached20,495 (87.9%)2,819 (12.1%)
Single Unit, Attached4,185 (58.9%)2,919 (41.1%)
2 Unit Apartments46 (10.9%)376 (89.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments435 (20.3%)1,707 (79.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments639 (21.4%)2,352 (78.6%)
10 or more Apartments931 (13.1%)6,167 (86.9%)
Mobile Home / Other573 (68.1%)268 (31.9%)
Total27,304 (62.2%)16,608 (37.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Carlsbad

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Carlsbad
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room142 (0.5%)568 (3.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms799 (2.9%)3,993 (24.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms6,775 (24.8%)8,178 (49.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms9,738 (35.7%)2,768 (16.7%)
8 or more Rooms9,850 (36.1%)1,101 (6.6%)
Total27,304 (100.0%)16,608 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Carlsbad

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Carlsbad
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas21,170 (77.5%)7,835 (47.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas303 (1.1%)291 (1.8%)
Electricity4,507 (16.5%)7,682 (46.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene24 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke18 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels871 (3.2%)116 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used411 (1.5%)684 (4.1%)
Total27,304 (100.0%)16,608 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Carlsbad

Household Vehicle Usage in Carlsbad
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle357 (1.3%)1,225 (7.4%)
1 Vehicle6,207 (22.7%)6,042 (36.4%)
2 Vehicles13,039 (47.7%)7,081 (42.6%)
3 or more Vehicles7,701 (28.2%)2,260 (13.6%)
Total27,304 (100.0%)16,608 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Carlsbad

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Carlsbad

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7,84619,458
Median Property Value$973,200$1,105,900
Median Household Income$105,102$12,267
Monthly Housing Costs$919$13,017
Real Estate Taxes$5,029$109

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Carlsbad

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Carlsbad
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00088 (1.1%)172 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99959 (0.7%)35 (0.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999325 (4.1%)331 (1.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999472 (6.0%)496 (2.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,487 (19.0%)2,516 (12.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,671 (21.3%)4,304 (22.1%)
$1,000,000 or more3,744 (47.7%)11,604 (59.6%)
Total7,846 (100.0%)19,458 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Carlsbad

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Carlsbad
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000591 (7.5%)345 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $24,999432 (5.5%)271 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999428 (5.5%)443 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999454 (5.8%)393 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999872 (11.1%)497 (2.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,077 (13.7%)1,242 (6.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,348 (17.2%)1,378 (7.1%)
$150,000 or more2,644 (33.7%)2,967 (15.2%)
Total7,846 (100.0%)19,458 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Carlsbad

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Carlsbad
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x348 (4.4%)187,160 (961.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x389 (5.0%)1,002 (5.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x625 (8.0%)1,926 (9.9%)
4.0x or more6,090 (77.6%)2,475 (12.7%)
Total7,846 (100.0%)19,458 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Carlsbad

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Carlsbad
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800257 (3.3%)111 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,499514 (6.6%)222 (1.1%)
$800 to $1,4996,507 (82.9%)320 (1.6%)
Total7,846 (100.0%)19,458 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Carlsbad

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carlsbad

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carlsbad
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years5,857 (95.1%)305 (5.0%)
6 to 18 Years20,612 (96.6%)734 (3.4%)
19 to 25 Years6,333 (92.5%)516 (7.5%)
26 to 34 Years9,845 (90.0%)1,097 (10.0%)
35 to 44 Years14,142 (91.3%)1,344 (8.7%)
45 to 54 Years15,682 (94.7%)876 (5.3%)
55 to 64 Years15,130 (95.0%)793 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years10,834 (99.4%)71 (0.6%)
75 Years and older9,193 (99.5%)43 (0.5%)
Total107,628 (94.9%)5,779 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Carlsbad

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Carlsbad
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born5,857 (95.1%)305 (5.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen20,612 (96.6%)734 (3.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen6,333 (92.5%)516 (7.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Carlsbad

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Carlsbad
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,746 (85.3%)987 (14.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9998,495 (82.4%)1,809 (17.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,577 (91.0%)846 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,611 (94.5%)441 (5.5%)
$100,000 and over76,960 (97.9%)1,685 (2.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carlsbad

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carlsbad
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6782 (12.7%)5,460 (88.6%)
6 to 18 Years3,913 (18.3%)17,544 (82.2%)
19 to 25 Years1,084 (15.8%)5,318 (77.6%)
25 to 34 Years1,159 (10.6%)9,019 (82.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,461 (9.4%)13,411 (86.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,268 (7.7%)14,918 (90.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,888 (11.9%)13,877 (87.2%)
65 to 74 Years10,101 (92.6%)6,040 (55.4%)
75 Years and over9,058 (98.1%)5,569 (60.3%)
Total30,714 (27.1%)91,156 (80.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Carlsbad

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Carlsbad
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years903 (7.9%)311 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years748 (7.5%)673 (7.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,409 (6.1%)1,470 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years895 (16.7%)713 (12.9%)
75 Years and over1,539 (38.0%)2,058 (39.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Carlsbad

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Carlsbad: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years65 (0.6%)59 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years59 (0.6%)73 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years479 (2.1%)251 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years486 (9.1%)114 (2.1%)
75 Years and over649 (16.0%)797 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Carlsbad: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years49 (0.4%)91 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years73 (0.7%)172 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years198 (0.9%)237 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years155 (2.9%)101 (1.8%)
75 Years and over119 (2.9%)265 (5.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Carlsbad: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years661 (5.8%)237 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years576 (5.8%)545 (5.9%)
35 to 64 Years370 (1.6%)665 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years209 (3.9%)145 (2.6%)
75 Years and over572 (14.1%)623 (12.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Carlsbad: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years66 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years59 (0.6%)51 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years570 (2.5%)584 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years485 (9.0%)498 (9.0%)
75 Years and over923 (22.8%)1,380 (26.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Carlsbad: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years124 (1.1%)15 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years149 (1.5%)68 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years279 (1.2%)181 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years40 (0.7%)115 (2.1%)
75 Years and over323 (8.0%)516 (10.0%)

Technology Access in Carlsbad

Computing Device Access in Carlsbad

Computing Device Access in Carlsbad
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop40,85693.0%
Smartphone41,16893.8%
Tablet35,06779.9%
No Computing Device1,0522.4%
Total43,912100.0%

Internet Access in Carlsbad

Internet Access in Carlsbad
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1220.3%
Broadband Home38,76488.3%
Cellular Data Only2,1614.9%
Satellite Internet2,7226.2%
No Internet1,9074.3%
Total43,912100.0%

Carlsbad Summary

Carlsbad, California is a coastal city located in San Diego County, California. It is situated along the Pacific Ocean, just north of San Diego and south of Orange County. The city is known for its beautiful beaches, its quaint downtown area, and its many attractions.

History

The area that is now Carlsbad was originally inhabited by the Luiseño people, who were part of the Shoshonean tribe. The first European to explore the area was Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, who sailed up the coast in 1542. The area was later explored by Gaspar de Portola in 1769, and the first mission was established in 1798.
In the mid-1800s, the area was settled by farmers and ranchers, and the town of Carlsbad was founded in 1887. The town was named after the famous spa town of Carlsbad, Czech Republic. The town grew quickly, and by the early 1900s, it had become a popular tourist destination.
In the 1950s, the city began to expand rapidly, and by the 1970s, it had become a major resort destination. The city has continued to grow and develop, and today it is a thriving city with a population of over 110,000.

Geography

Carlsbad is located in San Diego County, California, along the Pacific Ocean. It is situated just north of San Diego and south of Orange County. The city is bordered by the cities of Oceanside to the north, Vista to the east, and Encinitas to the south.
The city has a total area of 39.3 square miles, of which 37.2 square miles is land and 2.1 square miles is water. The city is located on a coastal plain, and is surrounded by hills and mountains. The highest point in the city is Cerro de la Calavera, which has an elevation of 1,073 feet.

Economy

Carlsbad has a strong and diverse economy. The city is home to many large companies, including Legoland California, the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, and the Carlsbad Village Shopping Center. The city is also home to several technology companies, including Sony, Panasonic, and Qualcomm.
The city is also home to several educational institutions, including California State University San Marcos, MiraCosta College, and the University of California San Diego.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Carlsbad was 105,328. The racial makeup of the city was 77.3% White, 8.2% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% African American, and 2.7% from other races.
The median household income in Carlsbad was $90,845, and the median family income was $103,845. The per capita income was $41,845. The city has a high cost of living, with a median home value of $637,000.

Conclusion

Carlsbad, California is a beautiful coastal city located in San Diego County. The city is known for its beautiful beaches, its quaint downtown area, and its many attractions. The city has a strong and diverse economy, and is home to many large companies, educational institutions, and technology companies. The population of Carlsbad is diverse, with a median household income of $90,845 and a median home value of $637,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Carlsbad?
Total Population of Carlsbad is 114,745.
What is the Total Male Population of Carlsbad?
Total Male Population of Carlsbad is 57,284.
What is the Total Female Population of Carlsbad?
Total Female Population of Carlsbad is 57,461.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Carlsbad?
There are 99.69 Males per 100 Females in Carlsbad.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Carlsbad?
There are 100.31 Females per 100 Males in Carlsbad.
What is the Median Population Age in Carlsbad?
Median Population Age in Carlsbad is 42.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Carlsbad
Average Family Size in Carlsbad is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Carlsbad
Average Household Size in Carlsbad is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Carlsbad?
Per Capita income in Carlsbad is $66,944.
What is the Median Family Income in Carlsbad?
Median Family Income in Carlsbad is $161,322.
What is the Median Household income in Carlsbad?
Median Household Income in Carlsbad is $134,139.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Carlsbad?
Income or Wage Gap in Carlsbad is 41.4%.
Women in Carlsbad earn 58.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Carlsbad?
Family Income Deficit in Carlsbad is $11,000.
Families that are below poverty line in Carlsbad earn $11,000 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Carlsbad?
Inequality or Gini Index in Carlsbad is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Carlsbad?
There are 59,759 People in the Labor Forcein in Carlsbad.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Carlsbad?
65.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Carlsbad.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Carlsbad?
Unemployment Rate in Carlsbad is 6.0%.