Paso Robles, CA Demographics
What is the population of Paso Robles?
There are 45,859 residents in Paso Robles, with a median age of 41. Of this, 49.6% are males and 50.4% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.77% of the resident pool in Paso Robles, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.15%. Additionally, 7.08% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 40,167 people in Paso Robles currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 45,859 | 0.3% |
| Male Population | 22,746 | -0.3% |
| Female Population | 23,113 | 0.9% |
Male Population 49.6%
Female Population 50.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 39,335 | 0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,277 | -9.2% |
| Not Citizen | 3,247 | 12.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 85.77%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.15%
Not Citizen 7.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 115 | -6.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,900 | -1.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,795 | -6.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 429 | -0.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 40,167 | 0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.25%
Moved from Same County 6.39%
Moved from Same State 3.95%
Moved from Different State 0.94%
Same House as Last Year 88.46%
What are the employment statistics in Paso Robles?
White-collar workers make up 78.05% of the working population in Paso Robles, while blue-collar employees account for 21.95%. There are also 5,256 entrepreneurs in Paso Robles (12.51% of the workforce); 27,426 workers employed in private companies (65.26%); and 7,220 people working in governmental institutions (17.18%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 32,798 | 96.1% |
| Blue Collar | 9,226 | 99.5% |
White Collar 78.05%
Blue Collar 21.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,256 | 82.1% |
| Private Companies | 27,426 | 98.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 7,220 | 103.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,122 | 89.6% |
Self Employees 12.51%
Private Companies 65.26%
Governmental Workers 17.18%
Not for Profit Companies 5.05%
How many households are there in Paso Robles?
There are a total of 17,423 households in Paso Robles, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 69.41% of these Paso Robles households, while non-family units account for the remaining 30.59%. Additionally, 30.68% of households have children and 69.32% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 17,423 | -0.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -21.9% |
| Family Households | 12,094 | 1.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 5,329 | -5.1% |
Family Households 69.41%
Non-Family Households 30.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,345 | 3.4% |
| Households without Children | 12,078 | -1.9% |
Households with Children 30.68%
Households without Children 69.32%
What are the median and average incomes in Paso Robles?
The average annual household income in Paso Robles is $125,773, while the median household income sits at $94,512 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $107,117, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $110,453. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $74,980 and $68,813, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $125,773 | 4.4% |
| Median Household Income | $94,512 | 5.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5,012 | 13.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 39,773 | -0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Paso Robles?
There are 19,786 housing units in Paso Robles, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1987. Of the 17,423 occupied housing units in Paso Robles, 68.36% are owner-occupied, while 31.64% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.8% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $649,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,979 per month in Paso Robles.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 19,786 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1987 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 631 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 577 | -4.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 769 | -2.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,094 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,760 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,610 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,587 | -1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,179 | 0.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,457 | -7.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 122 | 0.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 17,423 | -0.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 11,910 | -0.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 5,513 | 0.2% |
Owner Occupied 68.36%
Renter Occupied 31.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,837 | -3.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,073 | 4.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $649,700 | 6.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $693,800 | 7.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,979 | 6.6% |
With Mortgage 65.8%
Without Mortgage 34.2%
What is the level of education in Paso Robles?
Approximately 30.51% of the population in Paso Robles holds a high school degree (that's 10,732 residents), while 26.03% have attained a college certificate (9,158 locals) and 17.97% have a bachelor's degree (6,321 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,358 | -4.8% |
| Some High School | 10,732 | -2.5% |
| Some College | 9,158 | -23.7% |
| Associate Degree | 4,305 | 7.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,321 | -5.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,303 | 3.2% |
No High School 3.86%
Some High School 30.51%
Some College 26.03%
Associate Degree 12.24%
Bachelor's Degree 17.97%
Graduate Degree 9.39%
What is the marital status of Paso Robles residents?
A total of 9,869 people in Paso Robles have never been married (which represents 26.77% of the total population), while 20,671 of them are wedded (56.07%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 820 (2.22%) and 4,236 (11.49%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 9,869 | -3.6% |
| Married | 20,671 | -0.2% |
| Separated | 820 | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 2,090 | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 4,236 | -1.9% |
Never Married 26.77%
Married 56.07%
Separated 2.22%
Widowed 5.67%
Divorced 11.49%
What are the most common means of transportation in Paso Robles?
The top three means of transportation people in Paso Robles use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 16,722 residents commute by car, 990 prefer going to work by walking and 197 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 16,722 | -2.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 197 | 134.5% |
| Bicycle | 22 | 120.0% |
| Motorcycle | 86 | -13.1% |
| Walk | 990 | -24.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Paso Robles by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.