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CITY · 2010 ACS

San Simeon

California · 462 residents · 0.797 sq mi
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San Simeon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,092. Population has fallen 19% since 2011, a loss of 109 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $328,600. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
462
−19%vs 2011
vs 571 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
580 / sq mi
−19%vs 2011
vs 716 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
−1%vs 2011
vs 41.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
173305438570702201020202024San Simeon
2024217
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,092
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $44,583 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,488
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $20,490 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.293
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.287 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$328,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $320,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,029
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,061 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.4%
−14.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.0% in 2011
55.8% rent
Vacancy rate
31.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.2%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.9%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.6
+6%vs 2011
vs 7.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino72.5%(414)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.8%(285)
2010
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(183)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino55.8%(258)
Asian1.3%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.7%(290)
Diversity Score
63
+26%vs 2011
vs 50 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+11%vs 2011
vs 31.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
39.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
50.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
49.6%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.6% in 2011
Female
46.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.4% in 2011
Foreign born
50.1%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Simeon, California?

San Simeon, California has about 462 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Simeon, California earns about $43,092 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 $328,600, and the typical rent is about $1,029 a month.

How educated are people in San Simeon, California?

About 13.9% 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 0.0% of people in San Simeon, California live below the federal poverty line.

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