Encinitas, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Encinitas, California is 61,585 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 149th-largest city in California. The median household income is $150,471, the median home value is $1,466,000, and the median age is 43.0.
The population has grown 2.4% since 2010 (59,684 → 61,137).
61,585
Population
3232
People / sq mi
$150,471
Median Income
$1,466,000
Median Home Value
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Encinitas covers 19.1 sq mi of land at 3232 people per square mile.
About Encinitas, CA
In Encinitas, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $1,466,000. With 61,585 residents, Encinitas is a city in California.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $150,471, putting Encinitas near the top of US cities. About 4.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $1,466,000, with typical rent around $2,730.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 67.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 28.7% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Encinitas — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Encinitas city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Encinitas city had a population of 59,684 in 2010 and 61,137 in 2024, a 2.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 62,921 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: 0.17%.
61,137
Population (2024)
59,684
Population (2010)
62,921
Peak (2016)
0.17%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 59,684 |
| 2011 | 60,264 |
| 2012 | 60,890 |
| 2013 | 61,555 |
| 2014 | 62,023 |
| 2015 | 62,590 |
| 2016 | 62,921 |
| 2017 | 62,884 |
| 2018 | 62,750 |
| 2019 | 62,709 |
| 2020 | 61,999 |
| 2021 | 61,684 |
| 2022 | 61,393 |
| 2023 | 61,154 |
| 2024 | 61,137 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$150,471
Median Household Income
$82,289
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,466,000
Median Home Value
$2,730
Median Rent
66.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.3%
High School+
67.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
61.7%
Public Transit
28.7%
Work From Home
23.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
33.1%
Foreign Born
83.6%
Non-English at Home
4.5%
Veterans
8.3%
With Disability
96.2%
Health Insurance
97.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 21.3% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.0% |
| Information | 7.6% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.1% |
| Retail Trade | 2.5% |
| Public Administration | 2.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Encinitas, California has a population of 61,585 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 149th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Encinitas, California is $150,471, with 4.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Encinitas, California is $1,466,000, with median monthly rent at $2,730 and a homeownership rate of 66.4%.
The median age in Encinitas, California is 43.0 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
The population has grown 2.4% since 2010 (59,684 → 61,137).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.