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Carlsbad Unified School District
Carlsbad Unified School District is a unified school district in California with a community population of 78,358. The median household income is $123,227 and the median age is 41.7.
78,358
Population
2791
People / sq mi
$123,227
Median Income
41.7
Median Age
Carlsbad Unified School District covers 28 sq mi of land at 2791.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 47.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$123,227
Median Household Income
$65,263
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$1,203,000
Median Home Value
$2,675
Median Rent
57.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
95.9%
High School+
58.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carlsbad Unified School District serves a community with a population of 78,358 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in California.
The median household income in Carlsbad Unified School District is $123,227, with a per capita income of $65,263. The poverty rate is 5.9%.
Carlsbad Unified School District is 66.2% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 47.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Carlsbad Unified School District, 95.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Carlsbad Unified School District is $1,203,000, with a median rent of $2,675. The homeownership rate is 57.6%.
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Data for Carlsbad Unified School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0607500).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.