Carlsbad, CA

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Population

113,147

1.02% growth

Median Age

42.6


Median Household Income

$102,722

5.74% growth

Poverty Rate

6.65%


Number of Employees

54,656

2.54% growth

Median Property Value

$713,600

5.81% growth

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Health

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Carlsbad, CA had a population of 113k people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $102,722. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Carlsbad, CA grew from 112,008 to 113,147, a 1.02% increase and its median household income grew from $97,145 to $102,722, a 5.74% increase.

The population of Carlsbad, CA is 73.6% White Alone, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 7.58% Asian Alone. N/A% of the people in Carlsbad, CA speak a non-English language, and 95.4% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Carlsbad, CA are Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad (354 degrees awarded in 2017) and Golf Academy of America-San Diego (63 degrees).

The median property value in Carlsbad, CA is $713,600, and the homeownership rate is 65%. Most people in Carlsbad, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Carlsbad, CA is 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Carlsbad Flower Fields, Carlsbad, CA

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Economy

The economy of Carlsbad, CA employs 54.7k people. The largest industries in Carlsbad, CA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (8,004 people), Manufacturing (7,162 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,245 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($148,438), Utilities ($126,708), and Manufacturing ($100,021).

Median household income in Carlsbad, CA is $102,722. Males in Carlsbad, CA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,252. The income inequality in Carlsbad, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$102,722

2017 value

± $3,152

5.74%

1 Year Growth

± 5.12%

Households in Carlsbad, CA have a median annual income of $102,722, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $97,145 in 2016, which represents a 5.74% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$72,235

Average Male Salary

± $699

$57,252

Average Female Salary

± $582

In 2017, full-time male employees in California made 1.26 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,946 ± $1,081

  2. White

    $59,925 ± $556

  3. Two or More Races

    $49,289 ± $1,826

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of California workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Carlsbad, CA is from California.

0.5

2017 Wage GINI

0.5

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in California was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 171.07

  2. Census Tract 200.16

  3. Census Tract 178.08

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Carlsbad, CA was Census Tract 171.07 with a value of $169,821, followed by Census Tract 200.16 and Census Tract 178.08, with respective values of $143,836 and $142,431.

The following map shows all of the places in Carlsbad, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

6.65% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carlsbad, CA (7.49k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    6,321 ± 732

  2. Hispanic

    1,298 ± 417

  3. Asian

    527 ± 219

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carlsbad, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

54.7k

2017 Value

± 1,907

2.54%

1 Year growth

± 4.8%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Carlsbad, CA grew at a rate of 2.54%, from 53.3k employees to 54.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carlsbad, CA, are Management Occupations (9,821 people), Sales & Related Occupations (7,415 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (4,958 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carlsbad, CA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Carlsbad, CA, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (9,821 people), Sales & Related Occupations (7,415 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (4,958 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Carlsbad, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (2.08 times higher than expected), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.85 times), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.81 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Carlsbad, CA, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($126,667), Management Occupations ($106,416), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($106,083).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54.7k

2017 Value

± 1,907

2.54%

1 Year growth

± 4.8%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Carlsbad, CA grew at a rate of 2.54%, from 53.3k employees to 54.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carlsbad, CA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (8,004 people), Manufacturing (7,162 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,245 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carlsbad, CA, though some of these residents may live in Carlsbad, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Carlsbad, CA, by number of employees, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (8,004 people), Manufacturing (7,162 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,245 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Carlsbad, CA has an unusually high number of Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (2.16 times higher than expected), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2.09 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.62 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Carlsbad, CA, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($148,438), Utilities ($126,708), and Manufacturing ($100,021).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Electronics

    $232B

  2. Mixed freight

    $172B

  3. Gasoline

    $136B

In 2015, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $232B, followed by Mixed freight ($172B) and Gasoline ($136B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.7T

2020 Value

$2.48T

Projected 2045 Value

46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $1.7T. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $2.48T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Texas

    $71.8B

  2. Arizona

    $46.9B

  3. Washington

    $34B

In 2015, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $71.8B, followed by Arizona with $46.9B and Washington and $34B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

94.3% of the population of Carlsbad, CA has health coverage, with 57.8% on employee plans, 6.43% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 16.7% on non-group plans, and 2.19% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Carlsbad, CA was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Carlsbad, CA see 1281 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1281 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1214 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 324 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (10.6%). Additionally, Tulare County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,281 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,281 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,281 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in California in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

5.67%

Uninsured

57.8%

Employer Coverage

6.43%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

16.7%

Non-Group

2.19%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carlsbad, CA declined by 22% from 7.28% to 5.67%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Carlsbad, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Tehama County

    10.6% prevalence

  2. San Joaquin County

    10.5% prevalence

  3. Alpine County

    10.3% prevalence

Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in California, at 10.6%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in California by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Carlsbad, CA is home to a population of 113k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2017, 14.2% of Carlsbad, CA residents were born outside of the country (16.1k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Carlsbad, CA is composed of 83.3k White Alone residents (73.6%), 15.9k Hispanic or Latino residents (14.1%), 8.57k Asian Alone residents (7.58%), 3.53k Two or More Races residents (3.12%), 1.04k Black or African American Alone residents (0.917%), 375 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.331%), 220 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.194%), and 158 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.14%).

Age

Age by Nativity

40

Median Native-Born Age

± 1

49

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.2

In 2017, the median age of all people in Carlsbad, CA was 42.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 49. But people in Carlsbad, CA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Carlsbad, CA residents was 42.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

14.2%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

16.1k people

14.8%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

16.5k people

As of 2017, 14.2% of Carlsbad, CA residents (16.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carlsbad, CA was 14.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    4,212,695 ± 47,591 people

  2. Philippines

    836,199 ± 22,209 people

  3. China

    612,429 ± 19,062 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,212,695 California residents, followed by Philippines with 836,199 and China with 612,429.

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Citizenship

95.4%

2017 Citizenship

94.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 95.4% of Carlsbad, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Carlsbad, CA was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    83.3k ± 1.39k

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    15.9k ± 1.69k

  3. Asian Alone

    8.57k ± 843

In 2017, there were 5.23 times more White Alone residents (83.3k people) in Carlsbad, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.9k Hispanic or Latino and 8.57k Asian Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Carlsbad, CA as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    1,791 ± 249

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    940 ± 233

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    746 ± 196

Carlsbad, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Carlsbad, CA awarded 417 degrees. The student population of Carlsbad, CA is skewed towards men, with 196 male students and 125 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Carlsbad, CA are White (171 and 41%), followed by Unknown (140 and 33.6%), Asian (69 and 16.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (17 and 4.08%).

The largest universities in Carlsbad, CA by number of degrees awarded are Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad (354 and 84.9%) and Golf Academy of America-San Diego (63 and 15.1%).

The most popular majors in Carlsbad, CA are Metal & Jewelry Arts (354 and 84.9%) and Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management (63 and 15.1%).

The median tuition costs in Carlsbad, CA are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

  2. Metal & Jewelry Arts

    354 degrees awarded

  3. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Carlsbad, CA was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Carlsbad, CA according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad

    354 degrees awarded

  2. Golf Academy of America-San Diego

    63 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Carlsbad, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad with 354 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

221

Degrees Awarded to Men

196

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 221 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Carlsbad, CA, which is 1.13 times more than the 196 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Carlsbad, CA by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    171 degrees awarded

  2. Unknown

    140 degrees awarded

  3. Asian

    69 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Carlsbad, CA were to White students. These 171 degrees mean that there were 1.22 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 140 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Carlsbad, CA was $713,600 in 2017, which is 3.11 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $674,400 to $713,600, a 5.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Carlsbad, CA is 65%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Carlsbad, CA have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Carlsbad, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$713,600

2017 Median

± $13,986

$674,400

2016 Median

± $12,320

In 2017, the median property value in Carlsbad, CA grew to to $713,600 from the previous year's value of $674,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Carlsbad, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Carlsbad, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

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Household Income

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$102,722

Median Household Income

± $3,152

43.3k

Number of Households

± 1,516

In 2017, the median household income of the 43.3k households in Carlsbad, CA grew to $102,722 from the previous year's value of $97,145.

The following chart displays the households in Carlsbad, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Carlsbad, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Carlsbad, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

65%

2017 Homeownership

63.9%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 65% of the housing units in Carlsbad, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Carlsbad, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carlsbad, CA have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 3.32% of the workforce in Carlsbad, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    76.7%

  2. Worked At Home

    12.3%

  3. Carpooled

    5.88%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Carlsbad, CA was Drove Alone (76.7%), followed by those who Worked At Home (12.3%) and those who Carpooled (5.88%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Carlsbad, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Carlsbad, CA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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