Encinitas, CA Demographics

A map of Encinitas's Population by Race

Encinitas, California has an estimated population of 61,480, a less than 1% change from the 62,007 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.3% White, 16.4% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 4.2% Asian, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Encinitas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Encinitas is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Encinitas, that probability was 43.0% in 2020 and 43.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Encinitas is ranked the 150th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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 was ranked the 151st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Encinitas's White Population

45,039 residents of Encinitas, or 73.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Encinitas is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Encinitas ranks 457th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Encinitas's White population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Encinitas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 73.3%.

Encinitas is more White than neighboring Solana Beach (72.1% White), Rancho Santa Fe (66.7% White), Carlsbad (65.7% White), and Lake San Marcos (66.1% White). Encinitas is less White than neighboring Del Mar (85.5% White).

Encinitas's Black Population

259 residents of Encinitas, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Encinitas is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Encinitas ranks 1095th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Encinitas's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. Black residents' share of Encinitas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Encinitas is less Black than neighboring Solana Beach (0.9% Black), Rancho Santa Fe (3.1% Black), Carlsbad (1.3% Black), and Del Mar (2.2% Black).

Encinitas's Asian Population

2,612 residents of Encinitas, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Encinitas is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Encinitas ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Encinitas's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Encinitas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Encinitas is more Asian than neighboring Rancho Santa Fe (4% Asian), and Del Mar (2.8% Asian). Encinitas is less Asian than neighboring Solana Beach (5% Asian), Carlsbad (8% Asian), and Lake San Marcos (5.2% Asian).

Encinitas's Hispanic Population

10,092 residents of Encinitas, or 16.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Encinitas is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Encinitas ranks 1035th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Encinitas's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Encinitas's population has increased from 15.1% to 16.4%.

Encinitas is more Hispanic than neighboring Solana Beach (14% Hispanic), Rancho Santa Fe (11.1% Hispanic), and Del Mar (4% Hispanic). Encinitas is less Hispanic than neighboring Carlsbad (17.4% Hispanic), and Lake San Marcos (22.3% Hispanic).

Encinitas's Native American/Other Population

443 residents of Encinitas, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Encinitas is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Encinitas ranks 1099th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Encinitas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Encinitas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Encinitas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Solana Beach (0.5% Native American/Other), Del Mar (0% Native American/Other), and Lake San Marcos (0.3% Native American/Other). Encinitas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rancho Santa Fe (1.1% Native American/Other), and Carlsbad (0.8% Native American/Other).

Encinitas's Multiracial Population

3,035 residents of Encinitas, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Encinitas is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Encinitas ranks 559th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Encinitas's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Encinitas's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.9%.

Encinitas is less Multiracial than neighboring Solana Beach (7.6% Multiracial), Rancho Santa Fe (14% Multiracial), Carlsbad (6.8% Multiracial), Del Mar (5.6% Multiracial), and Lake San Marcos (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.