Encinitas, California Population 2022
Encinitas is a city located in San Diego County California. With a 2020 population of 62,505, it is the 148th largest city in California and the 672nd largest city in the United States. Encinitas is currently growing at a rate of 0.40% annually and its population has increased by 0.80% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 62,007 in 2020. Spanning over 20 miles, Encinitas has a population density of 3,280 people per square mile.
The average household income in Encinitas is $163,894 with a poverty rate of 7.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $2,124 per month, and the median house value is $992,100. The median age in Encinitas is 43.6 years, 42.3 years for males, and 45 years for females.
Encinitas Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Encinitaswas:
- White: 84.74%
- Two or more races: 7.56%
- Asian: 3.78%
- Other race: 3.30%
- Black or African American: 0.40%
- Native American: 0.15%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.07%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,357 | 84.74% |
| Black or African American | 251 | 0.40% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 95 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 2,382 | 3.78% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race | 2,077 | 3.30% |
| Two or More Races | 4,763 | 7.56% |
Encinitas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,893 | 2.62 | 63.8 |
| Married | 13,479 | 3.24 | 77.5 |
| Male | 832 | 3.07 | 53 |
| Female | 1,576 | 3 | 51.6 |
| Non Family | 8,006 | 1.46 | 44.2 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,485 | 3.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 908 | 1.97% |
| High School Graduate | 4,272 | 9.26% |
| Some College | 7,494 | 16.25% |
| Associates Degree | 3,484 | 7.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16,455 | 35.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,012 | 26.05% |
Encinitas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 2,036 | 1,994 | 1,508 |
| White | 37,202 | 36,577 | 24,304 |
| Black | 223 | 212 | 122 |
| 2+ Races | 2,120 | 1,632 | 912 |
| Hispanic | 5,727 | 4,026 | 1,925 |
| Other Race | 1,434 | 921 | 431 |
| Native American | 72 | 72 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$63,763
Average Earnings
$81,209
Average Male
$52,747
Average Female
Encinitas Language by Age
Encinitas Language
82.78% of Encinitas residents speak only English, while 17.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.48% of the population.
Encinitas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 4,763 | 1,336 | 28.05% |
| Hispanic | 9,944 | 2,079 | 20.91% |
| Black | 217 | 39 | 17.97% |
| Asian | 2,382 | 216 | 9.07% |
| White | 47,834 | 2,100 | 4.39% |
| Other | 276 | NaN% |
7.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.82%
Male Poverty Rate
6.55%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Encinitas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Encinitas is Multiple, with 28.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Encinitas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.19%.
Encinitas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Encinitas Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,758 | 6.45% |
| Black | 44 | 17.53% |
| Native American | 26 | 32.10% |
| Asian | 67 | 3.09% |
| Other Race | 77 | 4.54% |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 1.55% |
| Hispanic | 221 | 3.35% |
Encinitas Veterans by Education
3.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
51.96%
Born in Encinitas
87.27%
Native Born
12.73%
Foreign Born
5.24%
Non Citizen
7.48%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.27% of Encinitas residents were born in the United States, with 51.96% having been born in California. 5.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 200 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 1,600 | 1,400 | 5.34% |
| 1960 | 2,786 | 1,186 | 2.81% |
| 1970 | 5,375 | 2,589 | 6.79% |
| 1980 | 36,550 | 31,175 | 21.13% |
| 1990 | 55,386 | 18,836 | 4.24% |
| 2000 | 58,014 | 2,628 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 59,518 | 1,504 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 59,767 | 249 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 60,016 | 249 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 60,265 | 249 | 0.41% |
| 2014 | 60,514 | 249 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 60,763 | 249 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 61,012 | 249 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 61,261 | 249 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 61,510 | 249 | 0.41% |
| 2019 | 61,759 | 249 | 0.40% |
| 2020 | 62,007 | 248 | 0.40% |
| 2021 | 62,256 | 249 | 0.40% |
| 2022 | 62,505 | 249 | 0.40% |