Pajaro is a CDP located in Monterey County California. Pajaro has a 2024 population of 2,665. Pajaro is currently declining at a rate of -1.08% annually and its population has decreased by -24.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,509 in 2020.
The average household income in Pajaro is $84,886 with a poverty rate of 18.33%. The median age in Pajaro is 29.9 years: 29.6 years for males, and 30.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pajaro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 1,381 | 50.72% |
| White | 748 | 27.47% |
| Two or more races | 410 | 15.06% |
| Black or African American | 127 | 4.66% |
| Native American | 57 | 2.09% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 522 | 4.95 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Married | 340 | 5.62 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Non Family | 77 | 1.56 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
| Female | 60 | 5.85 | 55 | 45 |
| Male | 45 | 4.49 | 40 | 60 |
5.05
Average Family Size
4.95
Average Household Size
36.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 211 | 13.85% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 8.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 99 | 6.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 364 | 23.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 538 | 35.33% |
| Some College | 187 | 12.28% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,363 | 614 | 99 |
| Other Race | 741 | 276 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 277 | 188 | 61 |
| Black | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| White | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| Native American | 38 | 28 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 22.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,300 | $50,069 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,142 | $31,812 | $13,235 |
| Overall | $26,875 | $40,000 | $16,168 |
| Some College | $38,102 | $58,661 | $33,851 |
$26,875
Average Earnings
$40,000
Average Male
$16,168
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
15.88% of Pajaro residents speak only English, while 84.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 84.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,544 | 419 | 16.47% |
| Other | 1,381 | 135 | 9.78% |
| Black | 127 | 115 | 90.55% |
| Multiple | 410 | 53 | 12.93% |
| White | 63 | 23 | 36.51% |
| Native | 57 | 10 | 17.54% |
18.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.61%
Male Poverty Rate
16.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pajaro is Black, with 90.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pajaro is Other, with 9.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.82% |
| Some College | 25.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.24% |
| Female Employed | 8.38% |
| Male Employed | 6.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,589 | $84,377 |
| Households | $81,475 | $84,886 |
| Married Families | $89,107 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $47,042 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
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
76
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52 | 2.98% |
| White | 39 | 7.56% |
| Other Race | 37 | 4.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%
Employment Rate
24.8%
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
53.87%
Born in Pajaro
57.22%
Native Born
42.78%
Foreign Born
32.98%
Non Citizen
9.81%
Naturalized
57.22% of Pajaro residents were born in the United States, with 53.87% having been born in California. 32.98% 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 | 2,665 | -29 | -1.08% |
| 2023 | 2,694 | -29 | -1.07% |
| 2022 | 2,723 | -343 | -11.19% |
| 2021 | 3,066 | -443 | -12.62% |
| 2020 | 3,509 | -111 | -3.07% |
| 2019 | 3,620 | 59 | 1.66% |
| 2018 | 3,561 | -83 | -2.28% |
| 2017 | 3,644 | 120 | 3.41% |
| 2016 | 3,524 | 294 | 9.1% |
| 2015 | 3,230 | 273 | 9.23% |
| 2014 | 2,957 | -244 | -7.62% |
| 2013 | 3,201 | 114 | 3.69% |
| 2012 | 3,087 | 148 | 5.04% |
| 2011 | 2,939 | -131 | -4.27% |
| 2010 | 3,070 | 0 | 0% |