Encinitas, CA Demographics
A map of Encinitas's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 45,642 | 73.6% |
Hispanic | 9,357 | 15.1% |
Multiracial | 3,523 | 5.7% |
Asian | 2,634 | 4.2% |
Native American/Other | 570 | 0.9% |
Black | 281 | 0.5% |
Encinitas, California had a population of 62,007 in 2020. It was 73.6% White, 0.5% Black, 4.2% Asian, 15.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Encinitas, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Encinitas is the 151st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Encinitas's White Population
45,642 residents of Encinitas identify as White, or 73.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Encinitas considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Encinitas is ranked #456 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Encinitas is more White than neighboring Carlsbad (69% White). Encinitas is less White than neighboring Solana Beach (75.3% White), Rancho Santa Fe (80.6% White), Del Mar (83% White), and Lake San Marcos (76.4% White).
Encinitas's Black Population
281 residents of Encinitas identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Encinitas roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Encinitas is ranked #1016 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Encinitas is more Black than neighboring Del Mar (0.4% Black). Encinitas is less Black than neighboring Solana Beach (0.6% Black), Rancho Santa Fe (0.9% Black), and Carlsbad (1.1% Black).
Encinitas's Asian Population
2,634 residents of Encinitas identify as Asian, or 4.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Encinitas slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Encinitas is ranked #533 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Encinitas is more Asian than neighboring Del Mar (3.7% Asian). Encinitas is less Asian than neighboring Solana Beach (4.3% Asian), Rancho Santa Fe (5% Asian), Carlsbad (7.8% Asian), and Lake San Marcos (5.6% Asian).
Encinitas's Hispanic Population
9,357 residents of Encinitas identify as Hispanic, or 15.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Encinitas considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Encinitas is ranked #1033 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Encinitas is more Hispanic than neighboring Solana Beach (14.3% Hispanic), Rancho Santa Fe (8.3% Hispanic), Del Mar (6.9% Hispanic), and Lake San Marcos (12.9% Hispanic).
Encinitas's Native American/Other Population
570 residents of Encinitas identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Encinitas roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Encinitas is ranked #1072 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Encinitas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Solana Beach (0.8% Native American/Other), Del Mar (0.8% Native American/Other), and Lake San Marcos (0.6% Native American/Other). Encinitas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rancho Santa Fe (1.1% Native American/Other).
Encinitas's Multiracial Population
3,523 residents of Encinitas identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Encinitas roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Encinitas is ranked #535 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Encinitas is more Multiracial than neighboring Solana Beach (4.7% Multiracial), Rancho Santa Fe (4.2% Multiracial), Del Mar (5.2% Multiracial), and Lake San Marcos (4.1% Multiracial). Encinitas is less Multiracial than neighboring Carlsbad (6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.