Encinitas, California Population 2023

61,215

Encinitas is a city located in San Diego County California. Encinitas has a 2023 population of 61,215. Encinitas is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 62,037 in 2020.

The average household income in Encinitas is $187,124 with a poverty rate of 6.66%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Encinitas is 42.7 years, 41.3 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.

Encinitas Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Encinitas was:

  • White: 82%
  • Two or more races: 9.49%
  • Asian: 3.96%
  • Other race: 3.78%
  • Black or African American: 0.46%
  • Native American: 0.27%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
Land Area (mi²)
19.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,212.70/sq mi
Growth Rate
-0.44% (-273)
Growth Since 2020
-1.33% (-822)
The current population of Encinitas, California is 61,215 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 62,037.

Encinitas, California Population 2023

Population by Race

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White

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Encinitas Population by Race

Encinitas Population Pyramid 2023

Encinitas Median Age

42.7

Total

41.3

Male

44.1

Female

Encinitas Adults

There are 48,967 adults, (11,422 of whom are seniors) in Encinitas.

Encinitas Age Dependency

65.5

Age Dependency Ratio

30.4

Old Age Dependency Ratio

35.1

Child Dependency Ratio

Encinitas Sex Ratio

Female31,19850.21%
Male30,94249.79%

Encinitas Population by Age

Encinitas Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

3.09

Average Family Size

2.6

Average Household Size

64.2%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Encinitas Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Encinitas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Encinitas Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.

Encinitas Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$68,929

Average Earnings

$86,875

Average Male

$55,768

Average Female

Encinitas Earnings by Educational Attainment

Encinitas Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Encinitas Language

82.44% of Encinitas residents speak only English, while 17.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.51% of the population.

Encinitas Language

Encinitas Poverty by Race

rate

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6.66%

Overall Poverty Rate

7.34%

Male Poverty Rate

5.99%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Encinitas

The race most likely to be in poverty in Encinitas is Multiple, with 41.58% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Encinitas is White, with 5.07% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.28%.

Encinitas Poverty

rate

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Encinitas Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Encinitas Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Encinitas Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Encinitas Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

55.4%

Overall Marriage Rate

56.0%

Male Marriage Rate

54.9%

Female Marriage Rate

Encinitas Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Encinitas Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.

Encinitas Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Encinitas Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

2,543

Number of Veterans

2,328

Male Veterans

215

Female Veterans

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Encinitas Veterans by War

count

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Encinitas Veterans by Age

count

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Encinitas Veterans by Race

Encinitas Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0.95%

Veteran Poverty Rate

18.38%

Veteran Disability Rate

Encinitas Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

65.1%

Labor Force Participation

61.6%

Employment Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

Encinitas Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Encinitas Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Encinitas Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

52.36%

Born in Encinitas

87.73%

Native Born

12.89%

Foreign Born

5.28%

Non Citizen

7.61%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

87.73% of Encinitas residents were born in the United States, with 52.36% having been born in California. 5.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

Encinitas Place of Birth

Note: data after 2021 is projected based on recent change

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Encinitas Population by Year