Atascadero, CA

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2023 Population

29,735

0.0773% 1-year decline

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

40.5

0.978% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

9.95%

13.7% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$88,830

0.173% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$673,400

6.84% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

15,020

2.66% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Atascadero, CA had a population of 29.7k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $88,830. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Atascadero, CA declined from 29,758 to 29,735, a −0.0773% decrease and its median household income declined from $88,984 to $88,830, a −0.173% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Atascadero, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.9%), White (Hispanic) (8.23%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.44%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.41%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.84%).

None of the households in Atascadero, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in Atascadero, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Atascadero, CA are San Joaquin Valley College-Atascadero (34 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Atascadero, CA was $673,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.5%.

Most people in Atascadero, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Atascadero, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Atascadero, CA is home to a population of 29.7k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.72% of Atascadero, CA residents were born outside of the country (2.3k people).

In 2023, there were 8.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.9k people) in Atascadero, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.45k White (Hispanic) and 2.21k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.1%

2023 Citizenship

96%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.1% of Atascadero, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Atascadero, CA was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Atascadero, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Atascadero, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
19.9k ± 884
White (Hispanic)
2.45k ± 706
Two+ (Hispanic)
2.21k ± 585

23.1%

Hispanic Population

6.87k people

23.1% of the people in Atascadero, CA are hispanic (6.87k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Atascadero, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
Philippines
824,230 ± 22,055 people
China
685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

Foreign-Born Population

7.72%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.3k people

7.33%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.18k people

As of 2023, 7.72% of Atascadero, CA residents (2.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Atascadero, CA was 7.33%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Atascadero, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
565 ± 215
Gulf War (2001-)
459 ± 158
Gulf War (1990s)
122 ± 81

Atascadero, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Atascadero, CA employs 15k people. The largest industries in Atascadero, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,313 people), Retail Trade (2,129 people), and Manufacturing (1,358 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($237,212), Utilities ($210,417), and Wholesale Trade ($85,909).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15k

2023 Value

± 1,095

−2.66%

1 Year decline

± 10.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Atascadero, CA declined at a rate of −2.66%, from 15.4k employees to 15k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Atascadero, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,685 people), Management Occupations (1,647 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,498 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Atascadero, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15k

2023 Value

± 1,095

−2.66%

1 Year decline

± 10.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Atascadero, CA declined at a rate of −2.66%, from 15.4k employees to 15k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Atascadero, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,313 people), Retail Trade (2,129 people), and Manufacturing (1,358 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Atascadero, CA, though some of these residents may live in Atascadero, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,497

Median earning men ± $6,272

$43,321

Median earning women ± $4,775

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($87,981), Wholesale Trade ($85,795), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($83,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($96,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,958), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,453).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Atascadero, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Atascadero, CA awarded 34 degrees. The student population of Atascadero, CA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 13 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Atascadero, CA are Hispanic or Latino (24 and 72.7%), followed by White (7 and 21.2%), Asian (1 and 3.03%), and Black or African American (1 and 3.03%).

The largest universities in Atascadero, CA by number of degrees awarded are San Joaquin Valley College-Atascadero (34 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Atascadero, CA are Medical Assistant (29 and 85.3%), Medical Office Assistant (4 and 11.8%), and General Office Occupations & Clerical Services (1 and 2.94%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 14 students enrolled in Atascadero, CA, 7.14% men and 92.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 7 records, of which 85.7% were women and 14.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
29 degrees awarded
Medical Office Assistant
4 degrees awarded
General Office Occupations & Clerical Services
1 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Atascadero, CA was Medical Assistant with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Atascadero, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

San Joaquin Valley College-Atascadero

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

34 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was San Joaquin Valley College-Atascadero with 34 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Atascadero, CA, which is 0.0968 times less than the 31 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 24 degrees mean that there were 3.43 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 7 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Atascadero, CA was $673,400 in 2023, which is 2.22 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $630,300 to $673,400, a 6.84% increase. The homeownership rate in Atascadero, CA is 62.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Atascadero, CA have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Atascadero, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Atascadero, CA is $88,830. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Atascadero, CA was Census Tract 125.05 with a value of $95,993, followed by Census Tract 125.03 and Census Tract 125.02, with respective values of $72,008 and $68,438.

Housing

Property

$673,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$21,982

$7,198

Median Property Taxes

±$541

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Atascadero, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Atascadero, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.5%

Homeownership

2023

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62.5% of the housing units in Atascadero, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Atascadero, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 125.05
Census Tract 125.03
Census Tract 125.02

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Atascadero, CA was Census Tract 125.05 with a value of $95,993, followed by Census Tract 125.03 and Census Tract 125.02, with respective values of $72,008 and $68,438.

The following map shows all of the places in Atascadero, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$88,830

Median Household Income

± $9,336

11.5k

Number of Households

± 904

In 2023, the median household income of the 11.5k households in Atascadero, CA declined from $88,830 from the previous year's value of $88,984.

The following chart displays the households in Atascadero, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Atascadero, CA is from California.

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.2%)
Worked At Home (12.4%)
Carpooled (7.25%)

In 2023, 76.2% of workers in Atascadero, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.25%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Atascadero, CA have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.93% of the workforce in Atascadero, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Atascadero, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Atascadero, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Atascadero, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.95% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Atascadero, CA (2.94k out of 29.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Atascadero, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.5% of the population of Atascadero, CA has health coverage, with 53.4% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.787% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in San Luis Obispo County, CA see 1191 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.98% decrease from the previous year (1215 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1128 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 145 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for San Luis Obispo County, CA.

1,191 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in San Luis Obispo County, CA

Primary care physicians in San Luis Obispo County, CA see an average of 1,191 patients per year. This represents a 1.98% decrease from the previous year (1,215 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in San Luis Obispo County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.5%

Uninsured

53.4%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.787%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Atascadero, CA grew by 0.129% from 5.5% to 5.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Atascadero, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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