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San Simeon

California · 217 residents · 0.797 sq mi
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San Simeon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,625. Population has fallen 28% since 2023, a loss of 84 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $442,900. With a median age of 60.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
217
−28%since 2023
from 301 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
272 / sq mi
−28%since 2023
from 378 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
60.1
+1%since 2023
from 59.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
173305438570702201020202024San Simeon
2024217
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.1%(24)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.5%(14)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6453.5%(116)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.1%(37)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8412%(26)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,625
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $54,705 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,264
+82%since 2023
from $29,852 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
+241%since 2023
from 0.133 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$442,900
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $276,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,311
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,343 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
65.6% rent
Vacancy rate
46.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−45.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
−22.3 ptssince 2023
from 69.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.1
+60%since 2023
from 5.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
34
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino62.1%(187)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino36.4%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
58
−2%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican36.4%(79)
Ancestry
British15.2%(33)
American6.5%(14)
English6.5%(14)
Lithuanian6.5%(14)
Polish6.5%(14)
French5.1%(11)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest British population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Lithuanian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.5%
+18.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
+28.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
Female
63.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.8% in 2023
Foreign born
30.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.4%
−25.7 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married82.5%(66)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced17.5%(14)
Women 15+
Never married17.5%(24)
Married48.2%(66)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced34.3%(47)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Simeon, California?

San Simeon, California has about 217 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Simeon, California earns about $54,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Simeon, California expensive?

In San Simeon, California, the median home is worth about $442,900, and the typical rent is about $1,311 a month.

How educated are people in San Simeon, California?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in San Simeon, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Simeon, California?

About 6.5% of people in San Simeon, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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