San Marcos, California
San Marcos: The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located in the North County region of the county. San Marcos is known for its many parks
About
San Marcos is a city located in the county of San Diego in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 83,781 and a population density of 944 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 97,477 inhabitants.
The city was created 217 years ago in 1807.
San Marcos is a suburban city in northern San Diego County. It was incorporated in 1963 and has steadily grown into a popular residential community. San Marcos is home to California State University San Marcos, which was established in 1989.
Geography
San Marcos is located just inland of the Pacific Ocean beaches, near Escondido and Encinitas. It spans over 24 square miles at the base of hills and valleys. The climate is generally mild and dry.
Demographics
As of 2010, San Marcos had over 97,000 residents. The population is racially diverse with a large Latino and Asian presence. Over one quarter of residents are under age 18. The median household income is $73,371.
Economy
San Marcos has a business-friendly environment. Major employers include California State University, the Vista Unified School District, and Hunter Industries. There are several business parks and shopping centers located off the 78 Freeway.
Housing
The typical San Marcos home value is $425,000, making it more affordable than coastal cities. New communities are being built to accommodate the growing population. San Elijo Hills is a large planned development.
Recreation
San Marcos offers many parks, trails, and recreational facilities. Popular outdoor activities include hiking Double Peak Park and riding bikes along Las Posas Creek. The city also has a performing arts center, rec center, and aquatic center.
Quick Facts about San Marcos
| Population : | 97,477 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | San Diego County |
| Twitter username : | CityofSanMarcos |
| Postal code : | 78666–78667 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 512 |
| Area : | 88.73 km2 |
| Altitude : | 617 feet / 188 meters |
| Capital city : | San Marcos is capital of Hays County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1808 (217 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:57:30 (12th May 2025) |
| Density : | 1,099 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.05% (2010-2020) |
Geography
San Marcos is located at 33°8'36"N 117°9'58"W (33.1433700, -117.1661400).
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Official website of San Marcos
Demographics
The population of San Marcos increased by 14.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 83,781 | - | census |
| 2011 | 85,001 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 86,816 | 2.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 89,423 | 2.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 92,372 | 3.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 93,199 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 94,932 | 1.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 95,614 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 96,480 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 96,664 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 97,477 | 0.83% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,766 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 18,606 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 18,219 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 18,620 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.6% |
| White only, percent : | 72.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 31.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 61.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 859 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.1% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $86,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,179 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $552 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $817 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,367 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.38 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 16.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 21,784 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 241,525 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 283,027 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 269,248 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,721 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $37,457 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,978 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 27.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 991 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 601 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 268 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 135 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 786 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 113 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 797 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,176.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.86 |
Where to Stay in San Marcos
1 Lakehouse Hotel and Golf Resort
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2 Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
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3 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego North/San Marcos
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4 Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North/San Marcos
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5 Hampton Inn San Marcos
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Other Places in San Marcos
1 San Marcos City Hall
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2 San Marcos Human Resources
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3 City of San Marcos
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4 San Marcos Business License
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6 San Marcos City Hall
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7 County of San Diego Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures
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People born in San Marcos (23)
People born in San Marcos, including poet Tino Villanueva, actress Lynda Day George, politician Albert Sidney Burleson, .
List
- Eddie Durham (American musician) he was born in 19/08/1906
- Lucious Jackson (basketball player) he was born in 31/10/1941
- Ty Detmer (American football player, quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner) he was born in 30/10/1967
- Charles Barsotti (American cartoonist (1933-2014)) he was born in 28/09/1933
- Jon Ecker (American actor) he was born in 16/03/1983
- Chris Furrh (American child actor) he was born in 18/12/1974
- Mike Brisiel (American football player) he was born in 14/03/1983
- Linda Stouffer (American television news correspondent (born 1970)) she was born in 05/08/1970
- Catalina Vasquez Villalpando (39th treasurer of the United States (1989-1993)) she was born in 01/04/1940
- Cleto Rodriguez (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 26/04/1923
- Donnie Joseph (baseball player) he was born in 01/11/1987
- Jason Colwick (American pole vaulter) he was born in 25/01/1988
- Mark Wheeler (American football player) he was born in 01/04/1970
- Pete Compton (baseball player) he was born in 28/09/1889
- John D. W. Corley (United States general) he was born in 11/08/1951
- Pat Luckey (American basketball player) she was born in 14/05/1975
- Taurean Prince (American college basketball player) he was born in 22/08/1994
- Cheryl L. Shavers (American chemist) she was born in 26/12/1953
Schools in San Marcos
College & universities near San Marcos, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 492449 | Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos | San Marcos (CA) | 92078-8702 |
| 478634 | California College San Diego | San Marcos (CA) | 92069-2971 |
| 367954 | University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences | San Marcos (CA) | 92069 |
| 120971 | Palomar College | San Marcos (CA) | 92069-1487 |
| 366711 | California State University-San Marcos | San Marcos (CA) | 92096-0001 |
Stations (32)
Amtrak & bus stations near San Marcos, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| POI | Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA | 6511 Avenida Encinas | RAIL |
| ENC | Encinitas, CA | 25 East D Street | RAIL |
| CBV | Carlsbad Village station | 2775 State Street | RAIL |
| SOL | Solana Beach | 105 North Cedros Avenue | RAIL |
| OSD | Oceanside Transit Center | 235 South Tremont Street | RAIL |
Post offices near San Marcos
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| San Mar Post Office | San Marcos (CA) | 92069 |
| Escondid Post Office | Escondido (CA) | 92025 |
| Escondido Postal Stor Post Office | Escondido (CA) | 92025 |
| Vista Post Office | Vista (CA) | 92083 |
| Orange Glen Post Office | Escondido (CA) | 92027 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- San Marcos , Texas The most populous city in Hays County, Texas. It is located in the Austin metropolitan area. San Marcos is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the San Marcos State University campus and the San Marcos Aquatic Center. with a population of 66,350 people.
Other cities in San Diego County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Diego County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 1,422,420 | The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. |
| Chula Vista | 272,979 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| Oceanside | 174,648 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| Escondido | 149,943 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| Carlsbad | 115,599 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| El Cajon | 102,401 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| Vista | 100,636 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| Encinitas | 62,671 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| National City | 61,394 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| La Mesa | 59,724 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| Santee | 57,770 | A city in San Diego County, California. |
| Poway | 49,246 | A city in San Diego County, California. |
| La Presa | 34,169 | Census designated place |
| Fallbrook | 30,534 | Unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, United States |
| Spring Valley | 28,205 | Town in San Diego County, California, United States |
| Imperial Beach | 27,325 | City in California, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
San Marcos distances to largest California cities
