Atascadero, CA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Atascadero?
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There are 29,758 residents in Atascadero, with a median age of 40.9. Of this, 50.09% are males and 49.91% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.65% of the resident pool in Atascadero, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.37%. Additionally, 3.98% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 26,723 people in Atascadero currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 26,723 people in Atascadero currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 29,758 | -0.0% |
| Male Population | 14,907 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 14,851 | -0.4% |
Male population 50.09%
Female population 49.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40.9 | 2.2% |
| Citizen US Born | 27,274 | -0.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 1,299 | -14.8% |
| Not Citizen | 1,185 | 22.7% |
Citizen US Born 91.65%
Citizen not US Born 4.37%
Not Citizen 3.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 61 | 117.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,680 | -1.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 488 | -20.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 306 | -9.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 26,723 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.21%
Moved from Same County 5.74%
Moved from Same State 1.67%
Moved from Different State 1.05%
Same House as Last Year 91.34%
What are the employment statistics in Atascadero?
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White-collar workers make up 80.51% of the working population in Atascadero, while blue-collar employees account for 19.49%. There are also 1,722 entrepreneurs in Atascadero (11.16% of the workforce); 9,800 workers employed in private companies (63.51%); and 3,103 people working in governmental institutions (20.11%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 12,424 | -2.4% |
| Blue Collar | 3,007 | 23.0% |
White Collar 80.51%
Blue Collar 19.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,722 | -4.0% |
| Private Companies | 9,800 | 7.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,103 | -11.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 806 | 13.8% |
Self Employees 11.16%
Private Companies 63.51%
Governmental Workers 20.11%
Not for Profit Companies 5.22%
How many households are there in Atascadero?
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There are a total of 11,677 households in Atascadero, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 68.48% of these Atascadero households, while non-family units account for the remaining 31.52%. Additionally, 29.11% of households have children and 70.89% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 11,677 | -0.5% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 0.0% |
| Family Households | 7,996 | -0.6% |
| Non-family Households | 3,681 | -0.3% |
Family Households 68.48%
Non-family Households 31.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,399 | 1.5% |
| Households without Children | 8,278 | -1.3% |
Households with Children 29.11%
Households without Children 70.89%
What are the median and average incomes in Atascadero?
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The average annual household income in Atascadero is $150,726, while the median household income sits at $88,984 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $96,845, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $99,497. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $38,480 and $71,719, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $150,726 | 42.3% |
| Median Household Income | $88,984 | 7.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,452 | 0.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 26,694 | 0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Atascadero?
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There are 12,170 housing units in Atascadero, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1981. Of the 11,677 occupied housing units in Atascadero, 63.08% are owner-occupied, while 36.92% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.24% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $638,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,870 per month in Atascadero.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.24% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $638,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,870 per month in Atascadero.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 12,170 | 0.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1981 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 404 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 357 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 846 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,053 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,262 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,378 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,347 | 3.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,655 | -9.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 868 | 8.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,677 | -0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,366 | -1.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 4,311 | 0.8% |
Owner Occupied 63.08%
Renter Occupied 36.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,174 | -4.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,192 | 8.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $638,700 | 15.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $597,000 | 8.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,870 | 7.8% |
With Mortgage 70.24%
Without Mortgage 29.76%
What is the level of education in Atascadero?
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Approximately 28.15% of the population in Atascadero holds a high school degree (that's 6,699 residents), while 30.65% have attained a college certificate (8,763 locals) and 18.25% have a bachelor's degree (4,344 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 444 | 41.4% |
| Some High School | 6,699 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 8,763 | -1.3% |
| Associate Degree | 2,856 | 11.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,344 | -3.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,161 | -2.7% |
No High School 1.87%
Some High School 28.15%
Some College 30.65%
Associate Degree 12%
Bachelor's Degree 18.25%
Graduate Degree 9.08%
What is the marital status of Atascadero residents?
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A total of 7,893 people in Atascadero have never been married (which represents 31.65% of the total population), while 13,440 of them are wedded (53.9%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 434 (1.74%) and 2,401 (9.63%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 7,893 | 7.0% |
| Married | 13,440 | -0.6% |
| Separated | 434 | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 1,203 | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 2,401 | -9.5% |
Never Married 31.65%
Married 53.9%
Separated 1.74%
Widowed 4.82%
Divorced 9.63%
What are the most common means of transportation in Atascadero?
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The top three means of transportation people in Atascadero use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 12,442 residents commute by car, 420 prefer going to work by walking and 135 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 12,442 | 0.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 135 | -25.8% |
| Bicycle | 72 | 12.5% |
| Walk | 420 | -18.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Atascadero by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.