Nipomo is a CDP located in San Luis Obispo County California. Nipomo has a 2024 population of 18,225. Nipomo is currently growing at a rate of 0.6% annually and its population has increased by 0.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,182 in 2020.
The average household income in Nipomo is $120,869 with a poverty rate of 7.45%. The median age in Nipomo is 37.9 years: 39.1 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nipomo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,337 | 62.95% |
| Two or more races | 3,563 | 19.78% |
| Other race | 1,890 | 10.49% |
| Asian | 504 | 2.8% |
| Native American | 434 | 2.41% |
| Black or African American | 217 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.36% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,694 | 3.16 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Married | 3,236 | 3.64 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Non Family | 1,320 | 1.37 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 830 | 3.87 | 31.8 | 68.2 |
| Male | 308 | 3.87 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
3.51
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 760 | 6.4% |
| Associates Degree | 1,263 | 10.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,866 | 15.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,075 | 9.06% |
| High School Graduate | 2,866 | 24.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,061 | 8.94% |
| Some College | 2,975 | 25.07% |
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 | 6,126 | 5,906 | 2,056 |
| Hispanic | 5,000 | 3,419 | 706 |
| 2+ Races | 1,741 | 1,465 | 232 |
| Other Race | 1,211 | 709 | 156 |
| Asian | 274 | 267 | 103 |
| Native American | 252 | 157 | 21 |
| Black | 198 | 196 | 26 |
| Islander | 46 | 46 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,411 | $75,799 | $48,232 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,015 | $80,000 | $64,177 |
| High School Graduate | $39,811 | $45,541 | $37,860 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,445 | $38,016 | $26,207 |
| Overall | $46,960 | $55,178 | $41,156 |
| Some College | $53,864 | $72,951 | $45,625 |
$46,960
Average Earnings
$55,178
Average Male
$41,156
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.58% of Nipomo residents speak only English, while 32.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,204 | 801 | 8.7% |
| White | 7,526 | 476 | 6.32% |
| Other | 1,890 | 282 | 14.92% |
| Multiple | 3,563 | 166 | 4.66% |
| Black | 217 | 63 | 29.03% |
| Native | 434 | 54 | 12.44% |
7.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.44%
Male Poverty Rate
10.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nipomo is Black, with 29.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nipomo is Multiple, with 4.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.4% |
| High School | 3.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.53% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.95% |
| Female Employed | 3.1% |
| Male Employed | 1.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,395 | $120,483 |
| Households | $95,982 | $120,869 |
| Married Families | $133,111 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,042 | $83,894 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,143
Number of Veterans
1,023
Male Veterans
120
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 564 |
| Second Gulf War | 192 |
| First Gulf War | 160 |
| World War II | 17 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 345 |
| 35 to 54 | 320 |
| 65 to 74 | 308 |
| 55 to 64 | 163 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 892 | 9.67% |
| Hispanic | 248 | 4.09% |
| 2+ Races | 105 | 4.83% |
| Asian | 75 | 26.5% |
| Other Race | 46 | 3.05% |
| Black | 25 | 12.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
4%
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
70.83%
Born in Nipomo
84.27%
Native Born
15.73%
Foreign Born
7.11%
Non Citizen
8.62%
Naturalized
84.27% of Nipomo residents were born in the United States, with 70.83% having been born in California. 7.11% 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 | 18,225 | 108 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 18,117 | 108 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 18,009 | -431 | -2.34% |
| 2021 | 18,440 | 258 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 18,182 | 581 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 17,601 | 156 | 0.89% |
| 2018 | 17,445 | 739 | 4.42% |
| 2017 | 16,706 | 250 | 1.52% |
| 2016 | 16,456 | -271 | -1.62% |
| 2015 | 16,727 | -388 | -2.27% |
| 2014 | 17,115 | -141 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 17,256 | 509 | 3.04% |
| 2012 | 16,747 | 125 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 16,622 | -92 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 16,714 | 0 | 0% |