Callender is a CDP located in San Luis Obispo County California. Callender has a 2024 population of 2,641. Callender is currently growing at a rate of 3.89% annually and its population has increased by 61.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,638 in 2020.
The average household income in Callender is $158,479 with a poverty rate of 20.62%. The median age in Callender is 36.5 years: 36.7 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Callender was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,474 | 53.33% |
| Two or more races | 833 | 30.14% |
| Other race | 181 | 6.55% |
| Black or African American | 142 | 5.14% |
| Asian | 134 | 4.85% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 949 | 2.9 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Married | 787 | 3.21 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Non Family | 156 | 1.33 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Female | 6 | 2.83 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
55.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 3.91% |
| Associates Degree | 298 | 16.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 523 | 28.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 76 | 4.12% |
| High School Graduate | 527 | 28.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 3.31% |
| Some College | 286 | 15.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 898 | 893 | 282 |
| Hispanic | 541 | 413 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 483 | 483 | 158 |
| Asian | 134 | 134 | 63 |
| Other Race | 124 | 52 | 0 |
| Black | 96 | 96 | 96 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $118,918 | $118,591 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $59,413 | $20,772 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $77,934 | $84,648 | $37,050 |
| Some College | $53,523 | $79,769 | $37,300 |
$77,934
Average Earnings
$84,648
Average Male
$37,050
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.05% of Callender residents speak only English, while 10.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 833 | 540 | 64.83% |
| Hispanic | 895 | 540 | 60.34% |
| White | 1,366 | 30 | 2.2% |
20.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.46%
Male Poverty Rate
11.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Callender is Multiple, with 64.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Callender is White, with 2.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 46.11% |
| Some College | 2.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 19.01% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $160,476 | $173,107 |
| Households | $136,458 | $158,479 |
| Married Families | $160,532 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $83,333 | $84,115 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
76.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.4%
Male Marriage Rate
83.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
174
Number of Veterans
174
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 111 |
| Korea | 63 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 96 |
| 75+ | 63 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 96 | 67.61% |
| Asian | 63 | 47.01% |
| White | 15 | 1.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.4%
Labor Force Participation
69.3%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.7%
Born in Callender
92.73%
Native Born
7.27%
Foreign Born
1.92%
Non Citizen
5.35%
Naturalized
92.73% of Callender residents were born in the United States, with 76.7% having been born in California. 1.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,641 | 99 | 3.89% |
| 2023 | 2,542 | 98 | 4.01% |
| 2022 | 2,444 | 199 | 8.86% |
| 2021 | 2,245 | 607 | 37.06% |
| 2020 | 1,638 | 423 | 34.81% |
| 2019 | 1,215 | -368 | -23.25% |
| 2018 | 1,583 | -96 | -5.72% |
| 2017 | 1,679 | -135 | -7.44% |
| 2016 | 1,814 | 104 | 6.08% |
| 2015 | 1,710 | 173 | 11.26% |
| 2014 | 1,537 | -312 | -16.87% |
| 2013 | 1,849 | 216 | 13.23% |
| 2012 | 1,633 | 102 | 6.66% |
| 2011 | 1,531 | 269 | 21.32% |
| 2010 | 1,262 | 0 | 0% |