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Pismo Beach

California · 7,655 residents · 3.497 sq mi
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Pismo Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,802. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $684,500. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,655
−10%since 2000
from 8,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,189 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,445 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.8
+11%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Pismo Beach
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,802
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,396 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,654
+58%since 2000
from $30,835 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$684,500
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $262,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,284
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $845 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
32.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.7
+90%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85%(6,510)
Black0.6%(47)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(715)
Asian2.5%(192)
Other3.2%(247)
Diversity Score34.6%(2,651)
Diversity Score
35
+42%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.9%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pismo Beach, California?

Pismo Beach, California has about 7,655 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pismo Beach, California earns about $63,802 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 $684,500, and the typical rent is about $1,284 a month.

How educated are people in Pismo Beach, California?

About 35.9% 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 5.5% of people in Pismo Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pismo Beach, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Pismo Beach, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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