Nipomo, California Population 2022
Nipomo is a city located in San Luis Obispo County California. With a 2020 population of 18,468, it is the 367th largest city in California and the 2485th largest city in the United States. Nipomo is currently growing at a rate of 0.80% annually and its population has increased by 1.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,176 in 2020. Spanning over 15 miles, Nipomo has a population density of 1,243 people per square mile.
The average household income in Nipomo is $104,506 with a poverty rate of 7.24%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,605 per month, and the median house value is $582,300. The median age in Nipomo is 39.6 years, 38.1 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
Nipomo Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nipomowas:
- White: 75.07%
- Two or more races: 11.86%
- Other race: 7.01%
- Asian: 3.36%
- Black or African American: 1.36%
- Native American: 1.14%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.20%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,650 | 75.07% |
| Black or African American | 247 | 1.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 207 | 1.14% |
| Asian | 611 | 3.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.20% |
| Some Other Race | 1,274 | 7.01% |
| Two or More Races | 2,157 | 11.86% |
Nipomo Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,488 | 3.31 | 69.2 |
| Married | 3,429 | 3.61 | 80.7 |
| Male | 265 | 4.27 | 66.8 |
| Female | 905 | 3.82 | 30.5 |
| Non Family | 889 | 1.35 | 64.8 |
3.5
Average Family Size
3.31
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,030 | 8.76% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 689 | 5.86% |
| High School Graduate | 3,028 | 25.75% |
| Some College | 2,750 | 23.39% |
| Associates Degree | 1,379 | 11.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,910 | 16.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 972 | 8.27% |
Nipomo Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 404 | 391 | 160 |
| White | 6,362 | 6,055 | 2,221 |
| Native American | 105 | 75 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 4,733 | 3,334 | 493 |
| Black | 224 | 224 | 23 |
| Other Race | 872 | 552 | 58 |
| 2+ Races | 719 | 719 | 41 |
| Islander | 36 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.60%.
$41,653
Average Earnings
$48,004
Average Male
$38,778
Average Female
Nipomo Language by Age
Nipomo Language
66.13% of Nipomo residents speak only English, while 33.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.72% of the population.
Nipomo Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 247 | 71 | 28.74% |
| Native | 207 | 40 | 19.32% |
| Hispanic | 8,960 | 729 | 8.14% |
| White | 8,190 | 542 | 6.62% |
| Asian | 611 | 11 | 1.80% |
| Other | 118 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 2,157 | 88 | 4.08% |
7.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.51%
Male Poverty Rate
9.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Nipomo
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nipomo is Black, with 28.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nipomo is Multiple, with 4.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.33%.
Nipomo Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Nipomo Married by Age and Sex
Nipomo Marriage
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 55-64.
Nipomo Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 830 | 7.62% |
| Black | 15 | 6.70% |
| Asian | 18 | 4.35% |
| Other Race | 55 | 5.70% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.20% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 2.85% |
Nipomo Veterans by Education
3.80%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
71.76%
Born in Nipomo
83.36%
Native Born
16.64%
Foreign Born
9.45%
Non Citizen
7.19%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.36% of Nipomo residents were born in the United States, with 71.76% having been born in California. 9.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,714 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 16,860 | 146 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 17,006 | 146 | 0.87% |
| 2013 | 17,152 | 146 | 0.86% |
| 2014 | 17,298 | 146 | 0.85% |
| 2015 | 17,444 | 146 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 17,590 | 146 | 0.84% |
| 2017 | 17,736 | 146 | 0.83% |
| 2018 | 17,882 | 146 | 0.82% |
| 2019 | 18,028 | 146 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 18,176 | 148 | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 18,322 | 146 | 0.80% |
| 2022 | 18,468 | 146 | 0.80% |