Population 22,652 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Camp Pendleton South
Household size in Camp Pendleton South
| Period | Camp Pendleton South | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.36 | 2.98 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.37 | 3.03 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.33 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.12 | 2.91 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.07 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Camp Pendleton South are large by national standards, averaging 3.12 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.36, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Oceanside neighborhood has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Camp Pendleton South
| Period | Camp Pendleton South | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9 | 35.5 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 22.0 | 35.7 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 21.9 | 37.3 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 21.9 | 38.5 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.0 | +3.1 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 21.9, Camp Pendleton South is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. No other Oceanside neighborhood is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Camp Pendleton South
| Period | Camp Pendleton South | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 11.9% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Camp Pendleton South: 1.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 9.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Oceanside neighborhood has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Camp Pendleton South
Renters in Camp Pendleton South
| Period | Camp Pendleton South | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.8% | 42.7% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 97.9% | 46.8% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 98.0% | 45.4% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 45.0% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Camp Pendleton South rent: 97.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 53.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. No other Oceanside neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Camp Pendleton South
| Period | Camp Pendleton South | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 9.0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 8.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 7.6% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Camp Pendleton South than nationally: 7.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Oceanside as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Camp Pendleton South
| Period | Camp Pendleton South | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1983 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1983 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1984 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1986 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Camp Pendleton South has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2000, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1995 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. No other Oceanside neighborhood has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Camp Pendleton South
| Period | Camp Pendleton South | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,751 | $1,489 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,810 | $1,599 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,372 | $2,002 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,021 | $2,580 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,270 | +$1,091 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Camp Pendleton South pays $3,021 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,270 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 48.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Oceanside neighborhood has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Camp Pendleton South
Bachelor's degrees in Camp Pendleton South
| Period | Camp Pendleton South | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 23.9% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 24.7% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.0% | 30.2% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.1% | 35.2% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.0 pts | +11.4 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Camp Pendleton South than nationally: 29.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 14.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Oceanside's 11 neighborhoods, only two have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Camp Pendleton South
| Period | Camp Pendleton South | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.0% | 83.5% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.3% | 85.7% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.6% | 87.4% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.5% | 87.9% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Camp Pendleton South: 99.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.5 points, mirroring the country. No other Oceanside neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Camp Pendleton South
| Period | Camp Pendleton South | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 9.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 10.5% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Camp Pendleton South runs well above the national rate: 10.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Camp Pendleton South has the highest unemployment rate of any Oceanside neighborhood. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 1.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Camp Pendleton South compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Pendleton South | 3.12 | 21.9 | 1.6% | 97.4% | 7.4% | 2000 | $3,021 | 29.1% | 99.5% | 10.9% |
| East Side Capistrano | 2.90 | 39.4 | 10.6% | 65.5% | 7.4% | 1983 | $2,206 | 28.1% | 79.3% | 8.4% |
| North Valley San Diego | 3.54 | 35.7 | 15.0% | 31.4% | 4.0% | 1988 | $2,588 | 29.9% | 81.1% | 4.2% |
| San Luis Rey | 2.88 | 38.0 | 13.7% | 48.2% | 6.9% | 1987 | $2,523 | 28.5% | 85.4% | 4.6% |
| Townsite | 2.40 | 40.1 | 7.2% | 72.6% | 19.9% | 1977 | $2,007 | 39.2% | 84.5% | 5.6% |
| Ivey Ranch-Rancho del Oro | 2.51 | 37.1 | 9.2% | 47.7% | 6.5% | 1992 | $2,654 | 43.1% | 92.1% | 7.2% |
| Fire Mountain | 2.61 | 38.3 | 9.7% | 62.7% | 8.6% | 1978 | $2,172 | 33.6% | 88.3% | 7.0% |
| South Oceanside | 2.34 | 42.8 | 4.8% | 49.8% | 14.7% | 1965 | $2,502 | 43.9% | 93.8% | 3.7% |
| Guajome | 3.09 | 38.6 | 11.7% | 20.3% | 4.9% | 1989 | $3,150 | 42.3% | 94.1% | 4.7% |
| Peacock | 2.75 | 34.3 | 13.2% | 64.0% | 2.1% | 1990 | $2,761 | 36.1% | 90.5% | 5.2% |
| Downtown Carlsbad | 1.92 | 39.4 | 3.0% | 85.3% | 11.5% | 1979 | $2,119 | 39.1% | 89.3% | 9.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Camp Pendleton South. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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