Cayucos is a CDP located in San Luis Obispo County California. Cayucos has a 2024 population of 2,322. Cayucos is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually but its population has increased by 4.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,228 in 2020.
The average household income in Cayucos is $103,104 with a poverty rate of 10.04%. The median age in Cayucos is 60.4 years: 59.8 years for males, and 60.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cayucos was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,048 | 86.74% |
| Two or more races | 199 | 8.43% |
| Other race | 66 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 48 | 2.03% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,257 | 1.88 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Married | 636 | 2.34 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Non Family | 508 | 1.25 | 30.7 | 69.3 |
| Female | 86 | 2.05 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Male | 27 | 2.33 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
2.23
Average Family Size
1.88
Average Household Size
55.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 1.8% |
| Associates Degree | 308 | 14.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 526 | 24.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 388 | 18.37% |
| High School Graduate | 328 | 15.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.47% |
| Some College | 514 | 24.34% |
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 | 1,712 | 1,690 | 783 |
| Hispanic | 270 | 244 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 115 | 30 |
| Other Race | 66 | 56 | 25 |
| Asian | 43 | 43 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,063 | $93,036 | $58,068 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,161 | $105,781 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,591 | $18,343 | $34,899 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,104 | $47,250 | $52,331 |
| Some College | $52,417 | $39,125 | $62,019 |
$51,104
Average Earnings
$47,250
Average Male
$52,331
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.59% of Cayucos residents speak only English, while 12.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,848 | 163 | 8.82% |
| Multiple | 199 | 59 | 29.65% |
| Hispanic | 308 | 10 | 3.25% |
| Asian | 48 | 5 | 10.42% |
10.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.6%
Male Poverty Rate
10.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cayucos is Multiple, with 29.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cayucos is Hispanic, with 3.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.05% |
| Some College | 7.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.42% |
| Female Employed | 1.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,750 | $133,480 |
| Households | $81,366 | $103,104 |
| Married Families | $133,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,061 | $56,620 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.4%
Male Marriage Rate
58.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
164
Number of Veterans
164
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 125 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 164 | 8.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
2%
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
64.76%
Born in Cayucos
92.29%
Native Born
7.71%
Foreign Born
2.16%
Non Citizen
5.55%
Naturalized
92.29% of Cayucos residents were born in the United States, with 64.76% having been born in California. 2.16% 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 | 2,322 | -20 | -0.85% |
| 2023 | 2,342 | -19 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 2,361 | 228 | 10.69% |
| 2021 | 2,133 | -95 | -4.26% |
| 2020 | 2,228 | -402 | -15.29% |
| 2019 | 2,630 | -62 | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 2,692 | -155 | -5.44% |
| 2017 | 2,847 | -140 | -4.69% |
| 2016 | 2,987 | 229 | 8.3% |
| 2015 | 2,758 | 205 | 8.03% |
| 2014 | 2,553 | 78 | 3.15% |
| 2013 | 2,475 | 44 | 1.81% |
| 2012 | 2,431 | -391 | -13.86% |
| 2011 | 2,822 | 230 | 8.87% |
| 2010 | 2,592 | 0 | 0% |