Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad is a city located in Northern San Diego County, California. According to the state Department of Finance, the city had a total population of 90,271 in 2003. Together with Oceanside and Vista, it makes up the "Tri-City" area, Carlsbad being the most expensive. Carlsbad was incorporated in 1952, in large part to generate sufficient funding to connect with the water pipeline running through San Diego County, but also to avoid being annexed by Oceanside.

Demographics

As of the census{{GR|2}} of 2000, there are 78,247 people, 31,521 households, and 20,898 families residing in the city. The population density is 806.9/km² (2,090.2/mi²). There are 33,798 housing units at an average density of 348.5/km² (902.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 86.55% White, 0.96% African American, 0.42% Native American, 4.24% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 4.65% from other races, and 2.99% from two or more races. 11.72% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Related Topics:
Census - 2000 - Population density - White - African American - Native American - Asian - Pacific Islander - Other races - Hispanic - Latino

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There are 31,521 households out of which 30.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% are married couples living together, 8.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% are non-families. 24.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.46 and the average family size is 2.96.

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In the city the population is spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.8 males.

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The median income for a household in the city is $65,145, and the median income for a family is $77,151. Males have a median income of $54,826 versus $39,415 for females. The per capita income for the city is $34,863. 5.9% of the population and 3.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.3% of those under the age of 18 and 3.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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Per capita income - Poverty line

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Current estimates

According to estimates by the San Diego Association of Governments, the median household income of Carlsbad in 2004 was $80,655 (not adjusted for inflation). When adjusted for inflation (1999 dollars; comparable to Census data above), the median household income was $72,230.

Related Topics:
San Diego Association of Governments - Median household income - 2004 - Inflation - 1999 - Census

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Aviara Demographics

• Population: 5,050
• Area: 1.6 mile² (4 km²)
• Median age: 42.8 years
• Median family income: $105,899
• Total housing units: 2,025
• SFD Average Price: $960,635
• Zip code: 92011

La Costa Demographics

• Total housing units: 14,489
• Population: 27,445
• Area: 3 mile² (8 km²)
• Median age: 41.2 years
• Median family income: $104,850
• SFD Average Price: $910,371
• Zip code: 92009