Demographics & People — Atascadero, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 29,735 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~29,700 |
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| Median Age | 40.4 |
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| Total Households | 11,510 |
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| Family Households | 7,703 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4162 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22,350 |
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| Black or African American | 192 |
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| Asian | 1,238 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 6,865 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 8,131 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,729 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 6,618 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 5,849 |
| German | 5,057 |
| English | 4,443 |
| Irish | 3,923 |
| Italian | 1,702 |
| European | 1,352 |
| Scottish | 962 |
Language
| English Only | 24,728 |
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| Spanish | 2,731 |
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| Population 5+ | 28,452 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,714 |
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| Population 18+ | 23,767 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Atascadero, California.
