Pismo Beach is a city located in San Luis Obispo County California. Pismo Beach has a 2024 population of 7,909. Pismo Beach is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -1.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,063 in 2020.
The average household income in Pismo Beach is $139,578 with a poverty rate of 7.91%. The median age in Pismo Beach is 54.1 years: 50.4 years for males, and 57.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pismo Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,654 | 82.66% |
| Two or more races | 592 | 7.35% |
| Asian | 293 | 3.64% |
| Other race | 278 | 3.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 147 | 1.83% |
| Black or African American | 74 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.15% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,113 | 1.95 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Non Family | 1,916 | 1.23 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Married | 1,796 | 2.52 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Female | 261 | 2.92 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Male | 140 | 2.81 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
2.52
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
64.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 189 | 2.79% |
| Associates Degree | 586 | 8.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,984 | 29.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,337 | 19.72% |
| High School Graduate | 913 | 13.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 0.55% |
| Some College | 1,734 | 25.58% |
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 | 5,595 | 5,451 | 2,777 |
| Hispanic | 563 | 481 | 223 |
| 2+ Races | 397 | 397 | 222 |
| Asian | 253 | 253 | 134 |
| Other Race | 171 | 126 | 71 |
| Islander | 110 | 110 | 0 |
| Black | 73 | 73 | 72 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 8 |
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 98.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $91,129 | $125,583 | $64,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,281 | $151,250 | $61,827 |
| High School Graduate | $27,386 | $30,156 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $63,333 | $74,327 | $53,694 |
| Some College | $43,608 | $42,403 | $44,410 |
$63,333
Average Earnings
$74,327
Average Male
$53,694
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.52% of Pismo Beach residents speak only English, while 10.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,444 | 321 | 4.98% |
| Islander | 147 | 147 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 745 | 106 | 14.23% |
| Other | 218 | 86 | 39.45% |
| Multiple | 592 | 34 | 5.74% |
| Asian | 293 | 32 | 10.92% |
| Black | 74 | 1 | 1.35% |
7.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.27%
Male Poverty Rate
8.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pismo Beach is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pismo Beach is Black, with 1.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.59% |
| Some College | 4.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.38% |
| Female Employed | 1.72% |
| Male Employed | 0.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $145,069 | $175,940 |
| Households | $109,196 | $139,578 |
| Married Families | $146,988 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $73,397 | $97,118 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
683
Number of Veterans
606
Male Veterans
77
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 238 |
| First Gulf War | 190 |
| Second Gulf War | 127 |
| Korea | 98 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 249 |
| 35 to 54 | 190 |
| 65 to 74 | 113 |
| 55 to 64 | 111 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 643 | 10.69% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 5.06% |
| Other Race | 19 | 10.5% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 3.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
58.89%
Born in Pismo Beach
92.46%
Native Born
7.54%
Foreign Born
3.2%
Non Citizen
4.34%
Naturalized
92.46% of Pismo Beach residents were born in the United States, with 58.89% having been born in California. 3.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,718 | -38 | -0.49% |
| 2028 | 7,756 | -38 | -0.49% |
| 2027 | 7,794 | -39 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 7,833 | -38 | -0.48% |
| 2025 | 7,871 | -38 | -0.48% |
| 2024 | 7,909 | -39 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 7,948 | -58 | -0.72% |
| 2022 | 8,006 | -57 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 8,063 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 8,063 | 35 | 0.44% |
| 2019 | 8,028 | -48 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 8,076 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 8,079 | 36 | 0.45% |
| 2016 | 8,043 | 85 | 1.07% |
| 2015 | 7,958 | 93 | 1.18% |
| 2014 | 7,865 | 49 | 0.63% |
| 2013 | 7,816 | 68 | 0.88% |
| 2012 | 7,748 | 59 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 7,689 | 29 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 7,660 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,551 | 882 | 11.5% |
| 1990 | 7,669 | 2,305 | 42.97% |
| 1980 | 5,364 | 1,321 | 32.67% |
| 1970 | 4,043 | 2,281 | 129.46% |
| 1960 | 1,762 | 337 | 23.65% |
| 1950 | 1,425 | -6,293 | -81.54% |