Pacifica, California Population 2022
Pacifica is a city located in San Mateo County California. With a 2020 population of 38,922, it is the 220th largest city in California and the 1149th largest city in the United States. Pacifica is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 0.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,640 in 2020. Spanning over 13 miles, Pacifica has a population density of 3,074 people per square mile.
The average household income in Pacifica is $145,686 with a poverty rate of 4.33%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $2,535 per month, and the median house value is $943,500. The median age in Pacifica is 42.5 years, 40.7 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
Pacifica Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pacificawas:
- White: 60.34%
- Asian: 21.01%
- Two or more races: 8.46%
- Other race: 5.28%
- Black or African American: 2.65%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.74%
- Native American: 0.52%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,330 | 60.34% |
| Black or African American | 1,025 | 2.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 201 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 8,123 | 21.01% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 674 | 1.74% |
| Some Other Race | 2,041 | 5.28% |
| Two or More Races | 3,269 | 8.46% |
Pacifica Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,819 | 2.78 | 69.2 |
| Married | 7,520 | 3.22 | 80.5 |
| Male | 850 | 3.26 | 70.7 |
| Female | 1,404 | 3.81 | 67.7 |
| Non Family | 4,045 | 1.52 | 48.3 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 576 | 2.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 779 | 2.70% |
| High School Graduate | 4,658 | 16.17% |
| Some College | 6,613 | 22.96% |
| Associates Degree | 2,729 | 9.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,355 | 29.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,090 | 17.67% |
Pacifica Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 1,484 | 1,335 | 814 |
| White | 16,172 | 15,747 | 7,936 |
| Black | 801 | 780 | 391 |
| Asian | 6,243 | 5,912 | 2,925 |
| Hispanic | 4,276 | 3,727 | 1,548 |
| Other Race | 1,340 | 1,093 | 337 |
| Islander | 438 | 436 | 100 |
| Native American | 180 | 119 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 99.54%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 54.85%.
$66,959
Average Earnings
$73,445
Average Male
$62,154
Average Female
Pacifica Language by Age
Pacifica Language
72.50% of Pacifica residents speak only English, while 27.50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 14.04% of the population.
Pacifica Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 200 | 20 | 10.00% |
| Hispanic | 7,083 | 580 | 8.19% |
| White | 19,709 | 796 | 4.04% |
| Multiple | 3,205 | 109 | 3.40% |
| Asian | 8,088 | 270 | 3.34% |
| Islander | 674 | 2 | 0.30% |
| Other | 84 | NaN% |
4.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.76%
Male Poverty Rate
4.91%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pacifica
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pacifica is Native, with 10.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pacifica is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.26%.
Pacifica Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Pacifica Married by Age and Sex
Pacifica Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Pacifica Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,379 | 7.03% |
| Black | 144 | 17.10% |
| Asian | 274 | 4.10% |
| Islander | 19 | 3.59% |
| Other Race | 31 | 1.98% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 1.22% |
| Hispanic | 173 | 3.43% |
Pacifica Veterans by Education
8.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
58.95%
Born in Pacifica
79.08%
Native Born
20.92%
Foreign Born
4.86%
Non Citizen
16.06%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.08% of Pacifica residents were born in the United States, with 58.95% having been born in California. 4.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 20,995 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 36,020 | 15,025 | 5.55% |
| 1980 | 36,866 | 846 | 0.23% |
| 1990 | 37,670 | 804 | 0.22% |
| 2000 | 38,390 | 720 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 37,234 | -1,156 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 37,375 | 141 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 37,516 | 141 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 37,657 | 141 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 37,798 | 141 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 37,939 | 141 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 38,080 | 141 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 38,221 | 141 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 38,362 | 141 | 0.37% |
| 2019 | 38,503 | 141 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 38,640 | 137 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 38,781 | 141 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 38,922 | 141 | 0.36% |