Atascadero, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Atascadero | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,675 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1020.7 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.49% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,051 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Atascadero grew by 6.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 25,913 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Atascadero has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Atascadero | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,998 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.56% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Atascadero is about 9% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Atascadero | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $920,480 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,851 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.4% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Atascadero is about 41.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,851 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Atascadero spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 169 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Atascadero | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.3 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.7 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 169 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,254 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.6% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,649 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,954 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Atascadero is 20 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Atascadero has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Atascadero | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.5% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Atascadero has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Atascadero | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Atascadero, California.
What is the population of Atascadero, California?
The population of Atascadero, California is 26,675, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Atascadero, California?
The population density of Atascadero, California is 1020.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Atascadero, California?
The median household income in Atascadero, California is $87,998, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Atascadero, California?
The median home price in Atascadero, California is $920,480, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Atascadero, California?
The unemployment rate in Atascadero, California is 4.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.