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San Ardo

California · 392 residents · 0.449 sq mi
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San Ardo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,036. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 109 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $328,000. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 152%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
392
−22%since 2000
from 501 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
873 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.8
+6%since 2000
from 27.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3494786077358642000201020202024San Ardo
2024462
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,036
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$18,646
+64%since 2000
from $11,379 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing44%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction39.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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
$328,000
+152%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,036
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
65.3% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+51%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino79.1%(310)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.2%(146)
Diversity Score
37
−33%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
45.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
−6%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Foreign born
34.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−61.9 ptssince 2013
from 64.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Ardo, California?

San Ardo, California has about 392 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Ardo, California?

The typical household in San Ardo, California earns about $63,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Ardo, California expensive?

In San Ardo, California, the median home is worth about $328,000, and the typical rent is about $1,036 a month.

How educated are people in San Ardo, California?

About 3.0% 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 10.2% of people in San Ardo, California live below the federal poverty line.

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