Carlsbad Population

2011–2026

649

2026 projection

20.6% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K20122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Carlsbad. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026649-40.61%
2025653-90.68%
2023662-314.47%
2022693+8013.05%
2021613+7513.94%
2020538-132.36%
2019551-234.01%
2018574-9213.81%
2017666-8911.79%
2016755+10015.27%

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Carlsbad Demographics

33.2median age

Median age

Female29.6 yrs
Male35.9 yrs

Adults

705
139 seniors · 20%566 other adults

Sex

Female 52.2% · 434Male 47.8% · 397

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 8 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Carlsbad Income

$55,469median household income

Median household income

$55,469

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$2,499

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

46.9%

About 1 in 2 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Carlsbad Marital Status

13% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married13%13%13%
Never married69%62%76%
Divorced13%14%12%
Widowed6%12%0%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201