Atascadero, California Income Statistics
Atascadero Wealth Score
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B
Atascadero Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Atascadero | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,338 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $66,921 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.6% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 17.0% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 15.0% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Atascadero is about 8% lower than in California. Income has been growing slower in Atascadero (3.6%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 17% of adults in Atascadero earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Atascadero, California grew by 53.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $91,338 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.6% per year.
Atascadero has stayed well above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. It came closest in 2023, at 13% higher. The gap has narrowed from 16% in 2009 to 14% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Atascadero
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Households by income, 2024
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About 4,516 households (45.3% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 16.2% of households in Atascadero had an income under $35,000 and 26.3% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Atascadero has a larger share of households earning $150,000 to $199,999 (11.3% vs 9.5%) and a smaller share earning $25,000 to $34,999 (4.4% vs 6.7%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 287 | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 272 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 621 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 436 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,017 | 10.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,469 | 14.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,350 | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,897 | 19.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,127 | 11.3% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,492 | 15.0% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 9,968 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 3,603 residents (17.0% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 19.0% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 10.7% of Atascadero residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 27.8% had some income but less than $25,000, and 26.7% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Atascadero has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (17.0% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share with no personal income (10.7% vs 12.8%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 2,264 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,354 | 11.1% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,372 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,176 | 10.3% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,647 | 7.8% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,408 | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,304 | 15.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,063 | 9.7% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 3,603 | 17.0% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 21,190 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 10.7% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Atascadero
| Metric | Atascadero | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.535 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $74,641 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $67,766 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 9.2% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Atascadero, it is 0.535, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 10% more than women's income in Atascadero, California. Over a 35-year career, a 10% wage gap accumulates to roughly $240,625 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Atascadero, California has narrowed from about 30% to 9% in 2024. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $9,403 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Atascadero | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 13.5% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 18 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 677 people are unemployed in Atascadero, California.
The average commute time in Atascadero is 18 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Atascadero, California has fallen from 6.7% to 4.9% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 7.8% in 2012 and fell as low as 2.8% in 2020.
Atascadero has stayed well below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. The gap has narrowed from 2.0 points in 2011 to 0.4 points in 2024, the closest it has been.
Atascadero, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Atascadero, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atascadero, CA | 25,431 | $91,338 #2/2 | 3.6%/yr #2/2 | 4.9% #1/2 | 0.535 #1/2 |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA | 25,415 | $91,927 | 5.4%/yr | 6.7% | 0.542 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Atascadero, California has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Atascadero, California.
How Wealthy Is Atascadero, California?
Atascadero has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $91,338, about 8% lower than the California average of $99,161.
Are incomes growing in Atascadero, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Atascadero, California rose 54%, from $59,341 to $91,338. Over the same years, income here lagged behind California as a whole: +54% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Atascadero in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Atascadero, California was $87,922, about the same as in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Atascadero in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Atascadero, California was $76,435. By 2024 it had risen 19% to $91,338.
Is unemployment high in Atascadero, California?
Unemployment in Atascadero, California is only 4.9%, well below the California rate of 6.6%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Atascadero, California?
The Gini coefficient in Atascadero is 0.535. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Atascadero, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Atascadero, California has narrowed from about 30% to 9% in 2024. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $9,403 since 2009.
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