Shandon is a CDP located in San Luis Obispo County California. Shandon has a 2024 population of 987. Shandon is currently declining at a rate of -2.18% annually and its population has decreased by -6.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,054 in 2020.
The average household income in Shandon is $82,290 with a poverty rate of 6.69%. The median age in Shandon is 32.5 years: 32.6 years for males, and 31.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shandon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 552 | 53.54% |
| Two or more races | 336 | 32.59% |
| Other race | 128 | 12.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.87% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 323 | 3.19 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Married | 152 | 4.72 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Non Family | 126 | 1.43 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Male | 31 | 2.35 | 32.3 | 67.7 |
| Female | 14 | 4.29 | 100 | 0 |
4.29
Average Family Size
3.19
Average Household Size
75.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 66 | 9.9% |
| Associates Degree | 26 | 3.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 7.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 1.95% |
| High School Graduate | 265 | 39.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 10.49% |
| Some College | 179 | 26.84% |
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 | 375 | 291 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 219 | 156 | 0 |
| White | 203 | 175 | 17 |
| Other Race | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| Islander | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 11.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,667 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,329 | $0 | $26,776 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,750 | $51,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,299 | $42,464 | $34,091 |
| Some College | $40,982 | $48,232 | $0 |
$40,299
Average Earnings
$42,464
Average Male
$34,091
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49.19% of Shandon residents speak only English, while 50.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 655 | 48 | 7.33% |
| White | 271 | 21 | 7.75% |
| Multiple | 336 | 3 | 0.89% |
6.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.62%
Male Poverty Rate
8.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shandon is White, with 7.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shandon is Multiple, with 0.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.44% |
| High School | 5.66% |
| Some College | 3.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.37% |
| Male Employed | 3.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,598 | $73,087 |
| Households | $82,344 | $82,290 |
| Married Families | $72,174 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $84,329 | $95,201 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34 | 7.44% |
| White | 22 | 5.31% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 4.7% |
| Other Race | 7 | 8.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
8.5%
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
56.35%
Born in Shandon
80.31%
Native Born
19.69%
Foreign Born
9.21%
Non Citizen
10.48%
Naturalized
80.31% of Shandon residents were born in the United States, with 56.35% having been born in California. 9.21% 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 | 987 | -22 | -2.18% |
| 2023 | 1,009 | -22 | -2.13% |
| 2022 | 1,031 | -79 | -7.12% |
| 2021 | 1,110 | 56 | 5.31% |
| 2020 | 1,054 | -31 | -2.86% |
| 2019 | 1,085 | -56 | -4.91% |
| 2018 | 1,141 | -78 | -6.4% |
| 2017 | 1,219 | 91 | 8.07% |
| 2016 | 1,128 | -99 | -8.07% |
| 2015 | 1,227 | -96 | -7.26% |
| 2014 | 1,323 | 79 | 6.35% |
| 2013 | 1,244 | 179 | 16.81% |
| 2012 | 1,065 | -85 | -7.39% |
| 2011 | 1,150 | -145 | -11.2% |
| 2010 | 1,295 | 0 | 0% |