Demographics & People — Pacifica, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 37,527 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~36,600 |
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| Median Age | 44.6 |
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| Total Households | 13,969 |
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| Family Households | 9,752 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.596 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,543 |
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| Black or African American | 754 |
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| Asian | 7,956 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7,262 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 16,698 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 6,947 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,403 |
| Irish | 4,494 |
| German | 4,063 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,782 |
| English | 3,377 |
| Italian | 3,194 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,547 |
| European | 1,222 |
Language
| English Only | 26,244 |
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| Spanish | 3,199 |
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| Population 5+ | 35,736 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,596 |
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| Population 18+ | 30,688 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 23.6% |
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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 Pacifica, California.
