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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County)

California · 1,046 residents · 1.68 sq mi
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San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,112. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 381 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $89,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,046
−27%vs 2000
vs 1,427 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
623 / sq mi
−27%vs 2000
vs 849 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.6
+18%vs 2000
vs 29.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
8281K2K3K3K1990201020202024San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County)
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,112
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,264 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,143
−28%vs 2000
vs $15,444 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
12.6%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $120,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$387
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $534 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
52.5%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.8% in 2000
47.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−13%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58%(828)
Black1.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino32.7%(466)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.3%(860)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,005)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(112)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(41)
Diversity Score29.5%(309)
Diversity Score
30
−51%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.3%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+46%vs 2000
vs 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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SAN MIGUEL CDP (SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY) VS
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Income$92,228+228%
Home value$687,200+671%
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SAN MIGUEL CDP (SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY) VS
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Income$91,429+225%
Home value$716,500+704%
Population29,464+813%
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SAN MIGUEL CDP (SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY) VS
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Income$95,843+241%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County), California?

San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County), California has about 1,046 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County), California?

The typical household in San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County), California earns about $28,112 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County), California expensive?

In San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County), California, the median home is worth about $89,100, and the typical rent is about $387 a month.

How educated are people in San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County), California?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County), California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County), California?

About 12.6% of people in San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County), California live below the federal poverty line.

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