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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Pismo Beach

California · 7,669 residents · 3.497 sq mi
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Pismo Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,459. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $291,600. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,669
−10%vs 2000
vs 8,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,193 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 2,445 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.6
−9%vs 2000
vs 46.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Pismo Beach
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,459
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,396 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,407
−34%vs 2000
vs $30,835 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$291,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $262,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$625
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $845 in 2000
US average: $450
56.8%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.7% in 2000
43.2% rent
9.3
+64%vs 2000
vs 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(7,449)
Black0.6%(49)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(589)
Asian2.9%(244)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.3%(2,080)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(7,319)
Black0.5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(435)
Asian2.7%(205)
Other1.4%(108)
Diversity Score22.6%(1,732)
23
−7%vs 2000
vs 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.5%
−11.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 37.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.1%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.1%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+34%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pismo Beach, California?

Pismo Beach, California has about 7,669 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Pismo Beach, California?

The typical household in Pismo Beach, California earns about $31,459 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pismo Beach, California expensive?

In Pismo Beach, California, the median home is worth about $291,600, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Pismo Beach, California?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pismo Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pismo Beach, California?

About 7.5% of people in Pismo Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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