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Pajaro Dunes

California · 122 residents · 2.564 sq mi
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Population has fallen 57% since 2019, a loss of 162 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $1,250,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122
−57%since 2019
from 284 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
48 / sq mi
−57%since 2019
from 111 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
−36%since 2019
from 65.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
69140211282353201020202024Pajaro Dunes
2024143
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$91,696
+4%since 2019
from $88,074 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 45.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,250,000
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $740,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,977
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.1%
+35.7 ptssince 2019
from 59.4% in 2019
4.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(284)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino37.7%(46)
Asian4.9%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66%(80)
Diversity Score
66
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 33.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+49%since 2019
from 10.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
42.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2019
from 28.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
Female
49.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
Foreign born
9.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pajaro Dunes, California?

Pajaro Dunes, California has about 122 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Pajaro Dunes, California expensive?

In Pajaro Dunes, California, the median home is worth about $1,250,000, and the typical rent is about $2,977 a month.

How educated are people in Pajaro Dunes, California?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pajaro Dunes, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pajaro Dunes, California?

About 4.7% of people in Pajaro Dunes, California live below the federal poverty line.

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