El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California Income Statistics
El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,927 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $58,505 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.4% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 15.0% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 12.4% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) is about 7% lower than in California. Income has been growing slower in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (5.4%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 15% of adults in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) 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 El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California grew by 60.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $91,927 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.4% per year.
El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) has stayed above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. It came closest in 2019, at 0.9% higher. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Income Distribution in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)
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Households by income, 2024
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About 4,474 households (45.9% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 17.5% of households in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) had an income under $35,000 and 24.3% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) has a larger share of households earning $100,000 to $149,999 (21.5% vs 17.4%) and a smaller share earning $15,000 to $24,999 (4.5% vs 6.4%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 558 | 5.7% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 249 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 436 | 4.5% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 469 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 847 | 8.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,471 | 15.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,252 | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,102 | 21.5% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,162 | 11.9% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,210 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 9,757 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 3,039 residents (15.0% 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 17.3% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 13.3% of El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 25.1% had some income but less than $25,000, and 24.2% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (15.0% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $10,000 to $14,999 (5.4% vs 7.0%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 2,687 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,093 | 10.3% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,102 | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,902 | 9.4% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,798 | 8.9% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,740 | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,045 | 15.0% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,862 | 9.2% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 3,039 | 15.0% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 20,268 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 13.3% 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 El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)
| Metric | El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.542 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $64,637 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $66,045 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | -2.2% | 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 El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), it is 0.542, 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.
Women's income is about 2% more than men's income in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California. Over a 35-year career, a 2% wage gap accumulates to roughly $49,280 in unearned income for male workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California has narrowed from about 30% to -2% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 32% in 2014. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $18,098 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 12.1% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 829 people are unemployed in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California.
The average commute time in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) is 21 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California has fallen from 9.0% to 6.7% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.4% in 2013 and fell as low as 2.9% in 2020.
El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) was above the U.S. unemployment rate from 2011 to 2013, slipped below it by 2014, falling as far as 2.6 points lower in 2020, then climbed back above it in the latest figures (2024), at 1.5 points higher.
El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA | 25,415 | $91,927 #1/2 | 5.4%/yr #1/2 | 6.7% #2/2 | 0.542 #2/2 |
| Atascadero, CA | 25,431 | $91,338 | 3.6%/yr | 4.9% | 0.535 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), 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 El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California.
How Wealthy Is El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California?
El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) 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 $91,927, about 7% lower than the California average of $99,161.
How has median household income changed in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California rose 60%, from $57,410 to $91,927. Over the same years, income here lagged behind California as a whole: +60% against +64%.
What was the median household income in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California was $90,734, up 9% from $83,239 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California was $72,809. By 2024 it had risen 26% to $91,927.
What is the Gini coefficient in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California?
The Gini coefficient in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) is 0.542. 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 El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California has narrowed from about 30% to -2% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 32% in 2014. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $18,098 since 2009.
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