Camp Pendleton South, California Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Camp Pendleton South, California had a total population of 15,766, the 396th largest community in California, with a median household income of $69,853, which is 30% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.6%.

Key Takeaways

Unemployment rate of 13.2% is notably above the national average.

Camp Pendleton South Quick Facts

Population 15,76690% MOE ±2,422

Median Household Income $69,85390% MOE ±$13,107

Median Home Value N/A

Poverty Rate 6.6%90% MOE ±4.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 13.2%90% MOE ±8.9 pts

Median Age 23.1 years90% MOE ±1.6 years

Homeownership Rate 0.9%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%90% MOE ±6.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 99.3%

Diversity Index 68/100

Population 15,766 396th of 1,570

Median Income $69,853 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 6.6% 47% lower than national

Median Home Value N/A

How Camp Pendleton South Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	11,936	15,766	+32.1%
Median household income	$61,352	$69,853	No clear change (+13.9%)
Median gross rent	$3,051	$3,092	No clear change (+1.3%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Camp Pendleton South Compares

Median Household Income

Camp Pendleton South

$69,853

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.1%

$25K-$50K 19.9%

$50K-$100K 50.5%

$100K+ 21.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

1.7%

$15K-$20K

1.8%

$20K-$25K

0.5%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

1.5%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

6.8%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

9.5%

$60K-$75K

14.8%

$75K-$100K

26.1%

$100K-$125K

8.5%

$125K-$150K

8.3%

$150K-$200K

4.6%

$200K+

0.2%

Employment

13.2% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

78.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 0.9%

Renter 99.1%

Median gross rent $3,092/mo 53.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

35.2%

18-34

50.2%

35-54

13.7%

55-74

0.5%

75+

0.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Camp Pendleton South Rankings in California

#396 Population of 1,570

#979 Median Income of 1,375

#763 Education of 1,570

N/A Home Value of 1,376

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Other Cities in San Diego County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
San Diego	1,389,526	$108,077	11.0%	$906,700
Chula Vista	276,375	$108,032	8.8%	$758,700
Oceanside	172,242	$97,737	8.3%	$770,300
Escondido	149,668	$91,967	12.2%	$714,500
Carlsbad	114,373	$142,748	6.9%	$1,257,000
El Cajon	104,449	$67,511	20.5%	$681,700
Vista	99,114	$94,975	10.5%	$762,400
San Marcos	94,882	$109,377	9.2%	$868,000
Encinitas	61,480	$162,229	7.4%	$1,646,800
La Mesa	60,797	$95,028	11.5%	$812,000

Cities Similar to Camp Pendleton South

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Ukiah	16,304	$66,160	$458,400	22.1%	17.9%
Parkway	15,397	$64,375	$374,700	11.1%	22.5%
East Rancho Dominguez	14,603	$72,895	$573,600	7.0%	15.1%
McKinleyville	17,113	$73,327	$457,600	38.3%	14.2%
Livingston	14,606	$74,494	$372,700	10.9%	17.1%

Population Overview

Camp Pendleton South is a small city located in California, within San Diego County. The total population is 15,766. It ranks as the 396th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Camp Pendleton South is 23.1 years. This is 39% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 35.2% of the population under 18, Camp Pendleton South has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Camp Pendleton South is $69,853. This is 30% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.6%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 13.2%. This is 99% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. 0.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 98% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Camp Pendleton South is White (non-Hispanic), making up 46.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.1%.

Education

26.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Camp Pendleton South, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Camp Pendleton South, California?

Camp Pendleton South, California has a population of 15,766 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Camp Pendleton South, CA?

The median household income in Camp Pendleton South is $69,853, which is 13% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Camp Pendleton South, CA?

The poverty rate in Camp Pendleton South is 6.6%. This means approximately 970 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Camp Pendleton South, California?

Camp Pendleton South's population is 46.2% White, 6.8% Black, 30.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 8.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Camp Pendleton South, CA?

The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Camp Pendleton South — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.

How educated is Camp Pendleton South, California?

26.4% of adults (25+) in Camp Pendleton South hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.