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Atascadero

California · 28,310 residents · 26.071 sq mi
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Atascadero is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,479. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $447,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,310
+7%since 2000
from 26,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,086 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,013 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+7%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K25K27K29K31K1990201020202024Atascadero
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,479
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,725 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,862
+49%since 2000
from $20,029 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$447,300
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,033
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $701 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.8
+70%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(21,850)
Black2.3%(603)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(2,783)
Asian1.2%(319)
Other0%
Diversity Score32%(8,464)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(21,742)
Black1.9%(551)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(4,429)
Asian2.3%(642)
Other2.8%(782)
Diversity Score47.1%(13,336)
Diversity Score
47
+47%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.8%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atascadero, California?

Atascadero, California has about 28,310 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atascadero, California?

The typical household in Atascadero, California earns about $65,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atascadero, California expensive?

In Atascadero, California, the median home is worth about $447,300, and the typical rent is about $1,033 a month.

How educated are people in Atascadero, California?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Atascadero, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atascadero, California?

About 8.8% of people in Atascadero, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atascadero, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Atascadero, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,962 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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