All incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars using R-CPI-U-RS. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
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Gender
In Carlsbad, the population consists of 56,960 males (49.59%) and 57,898 females (50.41%). Here are the primary highlights from the gender-based income distribution analysis:
- In Carlsbad, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $96,788 for males and $52,679 for females.
- However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $133,555 for males and $93,900 for females.
- In Carlsbad, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $96,788 for males and $52,679 for females.
- In Carlsbad, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $133,555, while females earned $93,900, leading to a 30% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 70 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time roles. This analysis indicates a widening gender pay gap, showing a substantial income disparity where women, despite working full-time, face a more significant wage discrepancy compared to men in the same roles.

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Race
In Carlsbad, the population is predominantly White, constituting 76.27% of the total residents. Here are the key highlights from the analysis of income distribution by race:
- The median household income for White households is $151,900.
- In Carlsbad, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Asian households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $157,317. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in Carlsbad, Asian households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.
- In Carlsbad, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $52,223(52.39%), between 2012 and 2022. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $99,677 in 2012 and $151,900 in 2022.
- In Carlsbad, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American increased by $20,554(20.65%), between 2012 and 2022. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $99,518 in 2012 and $120,072 in 2022.

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Year by year
Carlsbad, CA median household income trends by year, family type and household size (2010-2021):
- From 2010 to 2021, the median household income for Carlsbad increased by $14,633 (12.80%), as per the American Community Survey estimates.
- Between 2010 and 2021, median household income, adjusted for 2022 inflation, experienced growth year by year for 8 years and declined for 3 years.
- The most significant year-by-year growth occured from 2015 to 2016, when the median household income increased by 6,577 (from $112,238 to $118,815). Similarly the most substantial year-by-year decline occured from 2011 to 2012, when the median household income decreased by 4,688 (from $112,115 to $107,427).
- It then further decreased to -666,666,666 for 7-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.
- With a Gini coefficient of 0.429, it is evident that income distribution in Carlsbad, CA exihibits characterstics of moderate inequality .
- For the family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $176,228. For the non-family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $88,168.

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References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
- Consumer Price Index retroactive series using current methods (R-CPI-U-RS)