Encinitas, CA

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Population

62,595

0.7% growth

Poverty Rate

7.64%


Median Age

42.9


Median Household Income

$103,842

3.12% growth

Number of Employees

32,002

1.3% growth

Median Property Value

$862,300

5.11% growth

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COVID-19

Economy

Health

Diversity

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Encinitas, CA had a population of 62.6k people with a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $103,842. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Encinitas, CA grew from 62,160 to 62,595, a 0.7% increase and its median household income grew from $100,698 to $103,842, a 3.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Encinitas, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.9%), White (Hispanic) (10.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.11%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.45%), and Some Other Race (Hispanic) (2.06%). N/A% of the people in Encinitas, CA speak a non-English language, and 93.8% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Encinitas, CA is $862,300, and the homeownership rate is 63.8%. Most people in Encinitas, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Encinitas, CA is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Encinitas, CA employs 32k people. The largest industries in Encinitas, CA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,990 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,803 people), and Educational Services (3,775 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($95,083), Finance & Insurance ($93,288), and Public Administration ($92,626).

Median household income in Encinitas, CA is $103,842. Males in Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$103,842

2017 value

± $4,744

3.12%

1 Year Growth

± 7.03%

Households in Encinitas, CA have a median annual income of $103,842, 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 $100,698 in 2016, which represents a 3.12% 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.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time 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.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Encinitas, 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 171.08

  2. Census Tract 174.01

  3. Census Tract 176.03

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Encinitas, CA was Census Tract 171.08 with a value of $128,000, followed by Census Tract 174.01 and Census Tract 176.03, with respective values of $114,479 and $108,833.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.64% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Encinitas, CA (4.75k out of 62.2k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

    3,925 ± 512

  2. Hispanic

    1,443 ± 342

  3. Other

    328 ± 191

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

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

32k

2017 Value

± 1,260

1.3%

1 Year growth

± 5.51%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Encinitas, CA grew at a rate of 1.3%, from 31.6k employees to 32k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Encinitas, CA, are Management Occupations (5,489 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,377 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,739 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Encinitas, CA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Encinitas, CA, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (5,489 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,377 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,739 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Encinitas, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (3.11 times higher than expected), Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (2.74 times), and Legal Occupations (2.14 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Encinitas, CA, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($104,737), Legal Occupations ($102,625), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($98,444).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

32k

2017 Value

± 1,260

1.3%

1 Year growth

± 5.51%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Encinitas, CA grew at a rate of 1.3%, from 31.6k employees to 32k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Encinitas, CA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,990 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,803 people), and Educational Services (3,775 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Encinitas, CA, though some of these residents may live in Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, CA, by number of employees, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,990 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,803 people), and Educational Services (3,775 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Encinitas, CA has an unusually high number of Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2.23 times higher than expected), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.63 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.45 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Encinitas, CA, by median earnings, are Manufacturing ($95,083), Finance & Insurance ($93,288), and Public Administration ($92,626).

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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

92.9% of the population of Encinitas, CA has health coverage, with 51.8% on employee plans, 6.09% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 21.4% on non-group plans, and 1.26% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Encinitas, CA see 1274 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.235% decrease from the previous year (1277 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1174 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 317 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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1,274 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in San Diego County, CA see an average of 1,274 patients per year. This represents a 0.235% decrease from the previous year (1,277 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in San Diego County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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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

7.08%

Uninsured

51.8%

Employer Coverage

6.09%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

21.4%

Non-Group

1.26%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Encinitas, CA declined by 12.5% from 8.1% to 7.08%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Encinitas, 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

Encinitas, CA is home to a population of 62.6k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2017, 13.2% of Encinitas, CA residents were born outside of the country (8.26k people).

In 2017, there were 7.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.4k people) in Encinitas, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.59k White (Hispanic) and 2.57k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

41

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.3

48

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.2

In 2017, the median age of all people in Encinitas, CA was 42.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Encinitas, CA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Encinitas, CA residents was 42.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

13.2%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

8.26k people

12.9%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

7.99k people

As of 2017, 13.2% of Encinitas, CA residents (8.26k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Encinitas, CA was 12.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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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

93.8%

2017 Citizenship

94.3%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 93.8% of Encinitas, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Encinitas, CA was 94.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Encinitas, CA

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    49.4k ± 1.06k

  2. White (Hispanic)

    6.59k ± 995

  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)

    2.57k ± 425

In 2017, there were 7.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.4k people) in Encinitas, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.59k White (Hispanic) and 2.57k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Encinitas, CA as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    1,425 ± 262

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    622 ± 203

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    496 ± 209

Encinitas, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.29 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Encinitas, CA was $862,300 in 2017, which is 3.75 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $820,400 to $862,300, a 5.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Encinitas, CA is 63.8%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Encinitas, CA have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Encinitas, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$862,300

2017 Median

± $14,800

$820,400

2016 Median

± $18,534

In 2017, the median property value in Encinitas, CA grew to to $862,300 from the previous year's value of $820,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $750k - $1000k range.

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Household Income

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$103,842

Median Household Income

± $4,744

24.3k

Number of Households

± 1,027

In 2017, the median household income of the 24.3k households in Encinitas, CA grew to $103,842 from the previous year's value of $100,698.

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

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Rent vs Own

63.8%

2017 Homeownership

63.9%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 63.8% of the housing units in Encinitas, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.9%.

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

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Commute Time

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Encinitas, CA have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.95% of the workforce in Encinitas, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    71.8%

  2. Worked At Home

    15.2%

  3. Carpooled

    5.82%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Encinitas, CA was Drove Alone (71.8%), followed by those who Worked At Home (15.2%) and those who Carpooled (5.82%).

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

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