Carlsbad, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Carlsbad | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 112,528 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2876.8 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.35% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.4 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 42,779 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Carlsbad grew by 27.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 113,475 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Carlsbad has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Carlsbad | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $142,379 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.47% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Carlsbad is about 47% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Carlsbad | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $678,833 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,663 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.8% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Carlsbad is about 21.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,663 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Carlsbad spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 193 hours, about 8.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Carlsbad | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.1 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.2 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 193 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,973 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 29.0% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 50,875 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,111 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Carlsbad is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Carlsbad has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Carlsbad | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.9% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Carlsbad has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Carlsbad | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carlsbad, California.
What is the population of Carlsbad, California?
The population of Carlsbad, California is 112,528, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Carlsbad, California?
The population density of Carlsbad, California is 2876.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Carlsbad, California?
The median household income in Carlsbad, California is $142,379, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Carlsbad, California?
The median home price in Carlsbad, California is $678,833, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Carlsbad, California?
The unemployment rate in Carlsbad, California is 6.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.