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San Ardo

California · 462 residents · 0.449 sq mi
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Population has declined 8% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $445,900. At a median age of 25.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 40.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 25.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 182%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
462
−8%since 2000
from 501 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,029 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
25.7
−6%since 2000
from 27.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3494786077358642000201020202024San Ardo
2024462
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,661
+64%since 2000
from $11,379 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+41.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+48%since 2010
from 0.245 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing36.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction36.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$445,900
+182%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,225
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
52.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
89.5%
+47.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(157)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino65.7%(329)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(280)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.8%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino84%(388)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(15)
Diversity Score34.7%(160)
Diversity Score
35
−38%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
54.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
−18%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
39.0%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Female
44.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Foreign born
27.3%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−67.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 64.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+78.1 ptssince 2017
from 21.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2016
from 22.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
59.6%
−17.0 ptssince 2016
from 76.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Ardo, California?

San Ardo, California has about 462 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is San Ardo, California expensive?

In San Ardo, California, the median home is worth about $445,900, and the typical rent is about $1,225 a month.

How educated are people in San Ardo, California?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in San Ardo, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Ardo, California?

About 40.3% of people in San Ardo, California live below the federal poverty line.

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