Demographics & People — Nipomo, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,266 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,100 |
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| Median Age | 37.8 |
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| Total Households | 5,682 |
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| Family Households | 4,354 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.03 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5441 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,179 |
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| Black or African American | 233 |
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| Asian | 653 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 8,972 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 9,275 |
| Other groups | 9,230 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 8,566 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,201 |
| German | 1,573 |
| English | 1,152 |
| Irish | 945 |
| Italian | 796 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 429 |
| French (except Basque) | 427 |
Language
| English Only | 11,152 |
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| Spanish | 4,582 |
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| Population 5+ | 16,202 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,143 |
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| Population 18+ | 13,727 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.5% |
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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 Nipomo, California.
