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CITY · 2010 ACS

Nipomo

California · 16,714 residents · 15.075 sq mi
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Nipomo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,495. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $461,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,714
+32%since 2000
from 12,626 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
37.0
+4%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202418K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.8%(1,130)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.2%(1,198)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.7%(1,291)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.8%(1,301)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.2%(1,033)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412.1%(2,029)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.1%(2,029)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5415.5%(2,584)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6412%(2,009)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.9%(1,146)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.2%(707)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.5%(257)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,495
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,852 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,024
+38%since 2000
from $18,824 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$461,200
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,352
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $742 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−23.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.5
−3%since 2009
from 7.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(7,653)
Black0.5%(64)
Hispanic / Latino34.5%(4,362)
Asian1.3%(164)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(9,075)
Black0.8%(141)
Hispanic / Latino39.8%(6,645)
Asian2.2%(366)
Other2.1%(348)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican32%(5,171)
Spaniard1.1%(170)
Colombian0.3%(50)
Puerto Rican0.2%(39)
Nicaraguan0.1%(15)
Ancestry
German15.9%(2,567)
Irish11.2%(1,808)
English8.2%(1,334)
American4.9%(789)
Italian4.7%(768)
French3.3%(535)
Scottish2.6%(415)
Scotch-Irish2.3%(365)
Dutch2%(316)
Norwegian1.9%(304)
Swedish1.7%(271)
Danish1.5%(240)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1.4%(221)
Portuguese1.3%(204)
Greek0.9%(153)
Welsh0.6%(93)
Swiss0.6%(90)
Russian0.5%(79)
Canadian0.3%(50)
Armenian0.3%(49)
Hungarian0.3%(45)
British0.3%(44)
Arab0.2%(33)
Czech0.2%(28)
Finnish0.1%(24)
Austrian0.1%(23)
Croatian0.1%(20)
Romanian0.1%(17)
Lebanese0.1%(15)
Syrian0.1%(15)
Serbian0.1%(14)
Belgian0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married35.5%(2,498)
Married58.2%(4,096)
Widowed1.8%(125)
Divorced4.5%(318)
Women 15+
Never married29.1%(2,075)
Married53.9%(3,844)
Widowed8.2%(585)
Divorced8.8%(624)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nipomo, California?

Nipomo, California has about 16,714 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nipomo, California?

The typical household in Nipomo, California earns about $61,495 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nipomo, California expensive?

In Nipomo, California, the median home is worth about $461,200, and the typical rent is about $1,352 a month.

How educated are people in Nipomo, California?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Nipomo, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nipomo, California?

About 9.4% of people in Nipomo, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nipomo, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Nipomo, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,605 residents, a change of about 135 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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