Pescadero is a CDP located in San Mateo County California. Pescadero has a 2024 population of 300. Pescadero is currently declining at a rate of -7.41% annually and its population has decreased by -28.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 418 in 2020.
The average household income in Pescadero is $165,236 with a poverty rate of 3.97%. The median age in Pescadero is 41.3 years: 41.7 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pescadero was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 226 | 47.28% |
| White | 166 | 34.73% |
| Other race | 86 | 17.99% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 134 | 3.3 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Married | 84 | 3.58 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Female | 50 | 2.82 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Family | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.05
Average Family Size
3.3
Average Household Size
57.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 4.55% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 5.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 60 | 17.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 9.66% |
| High School Graduate | 79 | 22.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 126 | 35.8% |
| Some College | 18 | 5.11% |
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 | 194 | 52 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 142 | 34 | 29 |
| White | 124 | 124 | 48 |
| Other Race | 86 | 52 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $155,081 | $0 | $155,081 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $87,891 | $87,891 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,951 | $46,181 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $87,813 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$87,813
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
42.2% of Pescadero residents speak only English, while 57.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 53.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 147 | 19 | 12.93% |
3.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.69%
Male Poverty Rate
0%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pescadero is White, with 12.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pescadero is White, with 12.93% 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 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 51.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $147,073 |
| Households | - | $165,236 |
| Married Families | $245,484 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
87.7%
Male Marriage Rate
31.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
17
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 13.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.3%
Labor Force Participation
76.3%
Employment Rate
0%
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
58.16%
Born in Pescadero
59.21%
Native Born
40.79%
Foreign Born
29.92%
Non Citizen
10.88%
Naturalized
59.21% of Pescadero residents were born in the United States, with 58.16% having been born in California. 29.92% 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 | 300 | -24 | -7.41% |
| 2023 | 324 | -25 | -7.16% |
| 2022 | 349 | -13 | -3.59% |
| 2021 | 362 | -56 | -13.4% |
| 2020 | 418 | 199 | 90.87% |
| 2019 | 219 | -7 | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 226 | -483 | -68.12% |
| 2017 | 709 | -331 | -31.83% |
| 2016 | 1,040 | 14 | 1.36% |
| 2015 | 1,026 | -20 | -1.91% |
| 2014 | 1,046 | -70 | -6.27% |
| 2013 | 1,116 | 351 | 45.88% |
| 2012 | 765 | 251 | 48.83% |
| 2011 | 514 | -129 | -20.06% |
| 2010 | 643 | 0 | 0% |