Demographics & People — Pismo Beach, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,024 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,000 |
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| Median Age | 55.1 |
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| Total Households | 4,112 |
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| Family Households | 2,145 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.95 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2822 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,518 |
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| Black or African American | 73 |
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| Asian | 252 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 935 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,740 |
| German | 1,545 |
| English | 1,399 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,323 |
| Irish | 1,215 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 805 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 597 |
| Italian | 536 |
| French (except Basque) | 530 |
| Portuguese | 342 |
Language
| English Only | 7,048 |
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| Spanish | 253 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,825 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 683 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,098 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.7% |
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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 Pismo Beach, California.
