Carlsbad

Carlsbad

A coastal gem famous for its beautiful beaches, family-friendly atmosphere, and vibrant community.

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Welcome to Carlsbad

Experience a vibe that is quintessentially California. Seven miles of coastline, nine incredible breweries, world-class resorts, shopping, golf, restaurants and more.
 
 
Known as "The Village by the Sea," Carlsbad offers the charm of a European town with the conveniences of a large city. As you wander streets lined with antique stores, boutique shops sidewalk cafes, you'll soon discover much more, including miles of coastline, beautiful flower gardens and world-class shopping. With a perfectly mild climate, each season offers a variety of unique events and activities, from street fairs to art walks. Steps away sit clean, uncrowded beaches for swimming, sunbathing and surfing as well as beautiful lagoons for fishing, bird-watching nature hikes.

Overview for Carlsbad, CA

114,858 people live in Carlsbad, where the median age is 42.5 and the average individual income is $61,943. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

114,858

Total Population

42.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$61,943

Average individual Income

Around Carlsbad, CA

There's plenty to do around Carlsbad, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
19
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
22
Minimal Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Nurturing Worth: The Children's Community, Kaia FIT Carlsbad, and Pammy's Mobile Pony Parties & Petting Zoo.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 2.43 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.6 miles 24 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.19 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.53 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 2.32 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.32 miles 30 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad has 44,350 households, with an average household size of 2.58. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Carlsbad do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 114,858 people call Carlsbad home. The population density is 3,040.73 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

114,858

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.5

Median Age

49.59 / 50.41%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
44,350

Total Households

2.58

Average Household Size

$61,943

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Carlsbad, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Carlsbad. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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