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SAN MARCOS: City lands one of five San Diego-area Census Bureau offices

The US Census Bureau has opened an office in San Marcos as part of the federal agency's preparations for an official tally of US residents this spring....

REGION: Teen driving law seldom enforced

Seniors Gunnar MacGray, Jeff Narvaez and Cameron Highman hang out at Escondido High School by Jeff's car. The 17-year-old said he has had his license for...

Sonic Pep Rally, Halloween style!

PPR Friday kicked off with a Halloween-themed Sonic Pep Rally from the Cougars' gym at Escondido High School. The Cougars will host the Mavericks of La...

Council races' starting blocks filling up early

POWAY It doesn't seem like it's too early to talk about upcoming elections. In Poway, three of the five City Council seats will be up ......

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Escondido, CA Demographics

Escondido, California Population (2007) :136246
Population (2000 census)133559
2006 Data:
Escondido, CA average commute time30.76 minutes
Bicycle commuters0.52%
Walking commuters:1.22%
Residents that work at home:5.27%
Escondido, CA general demographics:
Population (2006 estimate)140252
Male:50.58%
Female:49.42%
White alone80.81%
Black or African American alone2.05%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone0.91%
Asian alone5.92%
Some other race alone6.94%
Two or more races:3.15%
Hispanic or Latino44.34%
U.S. citizen, born in the United States67.58%
U.S. citizen, born abroad of American parent(s)1.04%
U.S. citizen by naturalization7.04%
Not a U.S. citizen24.02%
Children under the age of 58.84%
2000 Data:
Median household income in 199942567
Per capita income in 199918241
Median year structure built1978
Median gross rent746
Median gross rent as a percentage of household income in 199929.4
Median Value of Owner Occupied Houses178000
Median real estate taxes1535
Racial breakdown
White alone51.97
White alone51.97
Hispanic or Latino:38.68
Hispanic or Latino:38.68
Asian alone4.11
Asian alone4.11
Two or more races2.39
Two or more races2.39
Black or African American alone1.85
Black or African American alone1.85
American Indian and Alaska Native alone0.56
American Indian and Alaska Native alone0.56
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone0.24
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone0.24
Some other race alone0.16
Some other race alone0.16