Carlsbad

California San Diego County

Carlsbad

A city in San Diego County, California — population 115,599 as of 2020.

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Cardinal News September 11

Cardinal News recognized for sustainability by online local news publishers

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City of Escondido September 9

On September 09, 2026 at approximately 10:12 a.m., North Comm Communication Center received a report of a commercial structure fire in a 3-story apartment complex located at 1225 E Grand Ave in Escondido.

City of Poway September 4

Info on road closures, detours before and during the Poway Rotary Parade on Saturday, Sept. 12.

City of Poway September 4

The slurry portion of the project will be occur this fall.

City of Poway September 4

The adaptive traffic system uses real-time sensor data to dynamically adjust timing.

City of Poway September 4

Captain Nanette McMasters to lead Poway Station

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Carlsbad by the numbers

Population 115,599Population figure, 2020
Households & income
Area
37.81 sq mi (97.93 km²), 1.3 sq mi water
Median age
42.5
Households
44,038
Persons per household
2.6
Median household income
$142,748
Median house value
$1,257,000
2020–2024 ACS
Municipal office
Office
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
Address
1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008
Municipal record
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