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San Simeon

California · 445 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 $49,194. Population has fallen 32% since 2019, a loss of 213 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $281,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 37% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
445
−32%since 2019
from 658 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
558 / sq mi
−32%since 2019
from 826 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+30%since 2019
from 33.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
173305438570702201020202024San Simeon
2024217
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,194
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $52,578 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,255
−11%since 2019
from $29,344 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 32.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$281,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $288,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,119
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,111 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2019
from 27.0% in 2019
57.8% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+4%since 2019
from 5.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic21%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino76.6%(504)
Asian2.4%(16)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.1%(303)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.1%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino66.5%(296)
Asian2.2%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.5%(247)
Diversity Score
55
+20%since 2019
from 46 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 84.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
−4%since 2019
from 14.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 76.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 76.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 62.6% in 2019
Female
34.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 37.4% in 2019
Foreign born
25.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 27.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 28.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Simeon, California?

San Simeon, California has about 445 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Simeon, California earns about $49,194 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 $281,100, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.

How educated are people in San Simeon, California?

About 12.3% 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 5.2% of people in San Simeon, California live below the federal poverty line.

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