Escondido, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Escondido, California is 149,913 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 38th-largest city in California. The median household income is $84,477, the median home value is $663,500, and the median age is 37.1.
The population has grown 3.1% since 2010 (144,440 → 148,847).
149,913
Population
4013
People / sq mi
$84,477
Median Income
$663,500
Median Home Value
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Escondido covers 37.4 sq mi of land at 4013 people per square mile.
About Escondido, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Escondido: the median home is valued at $663,500. With 149,913 residents, Escondido is a city in California. It ranks #38 among cities in California by population.
The typical household here earns about $84,477, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.9%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $663,500, with typical rent around $1,922.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 27.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 12.8% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Escondido — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Escondido city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Escondido city had a population of 144,440 in 2010 and 148,847 in 2024, a 3.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 151,793 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: 0.22%.
148,847
Population (2024)
144,440
Population (2010)
151,793
Peak (2018)
0.22%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 144,440 |
| 2011 | 146,099 |
| 2012 | 147,570 |
| 2013 | 148,794 |
| 2014 | 149,708 |
| 2015 | 150,683 |
| 2016 | 151,204 |
| 2017 | 151,220 |
| 2018 | 151,793 |
| 2019 | 151,625 |
| 2020 | 151,045 |
| 2021 | 150,214 |
| 2022 | 149,411 |
| 2023 | 148,862 |
| 2024 | 148,847 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$84,477
Median Household Income
$38,098
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$663,500
Median Home Value
$1,922
Median Rent
52.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
80.4%
High School+
27.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.5%
Drive Alone
72.0%
Public Transit
12.8%
Work From Home
28.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
18.8%
Foreign Born
57.1%
Non-English at Home
7.0%
Veterans
12.7%
With Disability
88.5%
Health Insurance
96.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10.7% |
| Construction | 9.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.9% |
| Retail Trade | 4.5% |
| Information | 4.3% |
| Public Administration | 2.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
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Common questions about Escondido, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
Escondido, California has a population of 149,913 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 38th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Escondido, California is $84,477, with 9.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Escondido, California is $663,500, with median monthly rent at $1,922 and a homeownership rate of 52.2%.
The median age in Escondido, California is 37.1 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
The population has grown 3.1% since 2010 (144,440 → 148,847).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.