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Cayucos

California · 2,505 residents · 3.1 sq mi
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Cayucos has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,602. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $796,600. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Despite a median home value of $796,600, the poverty rate sits 39% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,505
−15%since 2000
from 2,943 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
808 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.8
+26%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Cayucos
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,602
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,841 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,789
+69%since 2000
from $26,525 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$796,600
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,327
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $723 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
11.3
+67%since 2000
from 6.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(2,645)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(200)
Asian1.2%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(575)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(2,033)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(274)
Asian1.9%(47)
Other2.8%(70)
Diversity Score36.2%(906)
Diversity Score
36
+85%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.3 min
+130%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cayucos, California?

Cayucos, California has about 2,505 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cayucos, California?

The typical household in Cayucos, California earns about $70,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cayucos, California expensive?

In Cayucos, California, the median home is worth about $796,600, and the typical rent is about $1,327 a month.

How educated are people in Cayucos, California?

About 38.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cayucos, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cayucos, California?

About 17.9% of people in Cayucos, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cayucos, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Cayucos, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 317 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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