Carlsbad, CA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Carlsbad

Neighborhood

San Diego, CA

Laurel Tree Apartments / Emerald Point Estates

Poinsettia / Bressi Ranch

The Foothills / Ravinia

Mariners Point / Saltaire

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Carlsbad

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

62.0%

Households with Children

30.3%

School Enrollment K-12

14,281

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.7%
School Age (5-17): 18.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.3%
Working Age (35-54): 27.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.8%
Seniors (65+): 18.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.7%
High School / GED: 8.7%
Some College or Associate's: 25.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 62.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 24.0%
Single Parents: 6.3%
Couples & Adults: 39.1%
Living Alone: 30.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 17.4%
Asian: 8.0%
Black or African American: 1.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 38.0%
South Asian: 25.1%
Southeast Asian: 24.7%
Central Asian: 1.6%
Other Asian: 10.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 73.9%
Puerto Rican: 2.5%
Cuban: 1.0%
Dominican: 0.2%
Central American: 4.7%
South American: 8.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 2.2%
Other White: 56.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 53.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 31.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 9.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 82.3%
Spanish: 8.7%
European & Indo-European: 4.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.9%
Arabic: 0.6%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.0%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 6.5%
High School (9-12): 6.5%
College / Graduate: 5.4%
Not Enrolled: 73.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources