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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pismo Beach

California · 8,551 residents · 3.497 sq mi
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Pismo Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,396. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $262,600. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,551
+12%since 1990
from 7,669 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,445 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 2,193 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.8
+10%since 1990
from 42.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Pismo Beach
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,396
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,459 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,835
+51%since 1990
from $20,407 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$262,600
−32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $291,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$845
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $625 in 1990
US average: $602
62.7%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
37.3% rent
5.7
−39%since 1990
from 9.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(7,319)
Black0.5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(435)
Asian2.7%(205)
Diversity Score22.6%(1,732)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(7,449)
Black0.6%(49)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(589)
Asian2.9%(244)
Diversity Score24.3%(2,080)
24
+8%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.1%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 25.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.9%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 87.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.9%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−25%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 8,551 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pismo Beach, California earns about $46,396 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 $262,600, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Pismo Beach, California?

About 37.1% 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 9.0% of people in Pismo Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pismo Beach, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Pismo Beach, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 882 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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