San Miguel is a CDP located in San Luis Obispo County California. San Miguel has a 2024 population of 2,826. San Miguel is currently growing at a rate of 1.25% annually and its population has increased by 11.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,536 in 2020.
The average household income in San Miguel is $69,924 with a poverty rate of 29.9%. The median age in San Miguel is 29.1 years: 21.6 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Miguel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,664 | 60.38% |
| Other race | 515 | 18.69% |
| Native American | 344 | 12.48% |
| Two or more races | 167 | 6.06% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 782 | 3.5 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Married | 392 | 4.52 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Non Family | 196 | 1.11 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Male | 99 | 3.91 | 13.1 | 86.9 |
| Female | 95 | 3.8 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
4.12
Average Family Size
3.5
Average Household Size
51.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 129 | 8.43% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 4.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 177 | 11.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 53 | 3.46% |
| High School Graduate | 427 | 27.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 381 | 24.89% |
| Some College | 301 | 19.66% |
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 | 943 | 479 | 106 |
| White | 543 | 497 | 92 |
| Other Race | 288 | 214 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 46 | 0 |
| Native American | 119 | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 15 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 17 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,663 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,896 | $34,695 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,307 | $30,219 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,177 | $37,708 | $30,774 |
| Some College | $43,564 | $44,388 | $40,815 |
$34,177
Average Earnings
$37,708
Average Male
$30,774
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
35.22% of San Miguel residents speak only English, while 64.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 56.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,024 | 646 | 31.92% |
| Native | 344 | 189 | 54.94% |
| White | 666 | 170 | 25.53% |
| Other | 515 | 92 | 17.86% |
| Multiple | 167 | 9 | 5.39% |
| Asian | 28 | 8 | 28.57% |
29.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.62%
Male Poverty Rate
33.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Miguel is Native, with 54.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Miguel is Multiple, with 5.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.47% |
| High School | 32.08% |
| Some College | 11.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 16.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 42.67% |
| Female Employed | 18.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,807 | $68,490 |
| Households | $73,008 | $69,924 |
| Married Families | $76,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,182 | $52,956 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
85
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 74 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62 | 4.74% |
| Other Race | 51 | 14.21% |
| White | 23 | 1.99% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 7.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
60%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
46.37%
Born in San Miguel
52.36%
Native Born
47.64%
Foreign Born
38.64%
Non Citizen
9%
Naturalized
52.36% of San Miguel residents were born in the United States, with 46.37% having been born in California. 38.64% 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 | 2,826 | 35 | 1.25% |
| 2023 | 2,791 | 35 | 1.27% |
| 2022 | 2,756 | -81 | -2.86% |
| 2021 | 2,837 | 301 | 11.87% |
| 2020 | 2,536 | -370 | -12.73% |
| 2019 | 2,906 | 99 | 3.53% |
| 2018 | 2,807 | -17 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 2,824 | 128 | 4.75% |
| 2016 | 2,696 | 235 | 9.55% |
| 2015 | 2,461 | -177 | -6.71% |
| 2014 | 2,638 | 17 | 0.65% |
| 2013 | 2,621 | -201 | -7.12% |
| 2012 | 2,822 | 40 | 1.44% |
| 2011 | 2,782 | 446 | 19.09% |
| 2010 | 2,336 | 0 | 0% |