Carlsbad, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Carlsbad, California Info Snack

Population
114,411
Unemployment
5.8%
Poverty
6.6%
Median Home
$857,300
Median Income
$112,933
Median Rent
$2,054

Carlsbad SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
10
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
7
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
6

Carlsbad, CA Crime Report

2,065
Total Crimes
1,772.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
-24.46%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Carlsbad
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 2,065 1,772.3 2,581.0 2,346.0
Violent Crime 224 192.2 442.0 387.8
Murder 3 2.6 5.6 6.5
Robbery 35 30.0 113.6 73.9
Aggravated Assault 162 139.0 288.7 279.7
Property Crime 1,841 1,580.0 2,138.9 1,958.2
Burglary 256 219.7 369.7 314.2
Larceny 1,428 1,225.6 1,341.7 1,398.0
Car Theft 157 134.7 427.6 246.0

Carlsbad, CA Cost Of Living

175
Carlsbad's Overall Cost Of Living
1.8x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Carlsbad California National Average
Overall 175 140 100
Services 112 112 100
Groceries 112 113 100
Health 110 115 100
Housing 314 198 100
Transportation 137 134 100
Utilities 128 126 100

Carlsbad, CA Photos

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Rankings for Carlsbad in California

Map Of Carlsbad, CA

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Population over time in Carlsbad

Year Population % Change
2020 114,411 0.7%
2019 113,670 0.5%
2018 113,147 1.0%
2017 112,008 1.1%
2016 110,830 1.4%
2015 109,296 1.9%
2014 107,307 2.1%
2013 105,097 2.7%
2012 102,342 2.6%
2011 99,753 -

Race / Ethnicity in Carlsbad

White
69.3% (79,331)
African American
1.0% (1,137)
American Indian
0.2% (242)
Asian
8.7% (10,008)
Hawaiian
0.2% (221)
Other
0.2% (239)
Two Or More
4.8% (5,477)
Hispanic
15.5% (17,756)
Race Carlsbad CA USA
White 69.3% 36.5% 60.1%
African American 1.0% 5.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 8.7% 14.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 4.8% 3.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 15.5% 39.1% 18.2%

Gender in Carlsbad

Female
50.7% (58,061)
Male
49.3% (56,350)
Gender Carlsbad CA USA
Female 50.7% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 49.3% 49.7% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Carlsbad for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
2.0% (2,288)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (3,432)
High School / GED
9.0% (10,296)
Some College
19.0% (21,738)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (9,152)
Bachelor's Degree
34.0% (38,899)
Master's Degree
16.0% (18,305)
Professional Degree
6.0% (6,864)
Doctorate Degree
3.0% (3,432)
Education Carlsbad CA USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 8.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 9.0% 20.0% 27.0%
Some College 19.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 34.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 16.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 6.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Carlsbad, California

Less than $10,000
3.8% (436,336)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.8% (203,836)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.7% (423,066)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.7% (650,523)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.1% (812,425)
$50,000 to $74,999
11.6% (1,323,873)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.3% (1,181,081)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.3% (2,095,690)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.7% (1,453,659)
$200,000 or more
25.0% (2,860,606)
Income Carlsbad CA USA
Less than $10,000 3.8% 4.7% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.8% 3.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.7% 6.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.7% 7.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.1% 10.0% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.6% 15.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.3% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.3% 17.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.7% 9.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 25.0% 13.3% 8.3%

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