Population 195 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Los Berros
Household size in Los Berros
| Period | Los Berros | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.14 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, Los Berros sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in California as a whole, where it has 3.01 people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Los Berros
| Period | Los Berros | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.9 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.5 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Los Berros skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 47.9, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Los Berros
| Period | Los Berros | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Los Berros (14.4%), above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Los Berros
Renters in Los Berros
| Period | Los Berros | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.7% of households in Los Berros rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 45.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Los Berros
| Period | Los Berros | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.7% of the housing in Los Berros, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Los Berros
| Period | Los Berros | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Los Berros is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Los Berros
| Period | Los Berros | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $986 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,380 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,669 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,243 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,257 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Los Berros costs $2,243 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. That is in line with the rest of California. Rent takes 28.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Los Berros
Bachelor's degrees in Los Berros
| Period | Los Berros | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.6% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.0% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Los Berros (39.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The picture is much the same across California.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Los Berros
| Period | Los Berros | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.2% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Los Berros: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Los Berros
| Period | Los Berros | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Los Berros than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Los Berros compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Berros | 2.68 | 52.1 | 14.4% | 14.7% | 21.7% | 1985 | $2,243 | 39.0% | 96.7% | 3.7% |
| Nipomo | 2.89 | 44.4 | 9.9% | 31.0% | 9.4% | 1994 | $2,120 | 30.2% | 87.3% | 2.7% |
| Arroyo Grande | 2.49 | 47.4 | 5.9% | 32.3% | 8.3% | 1984 | $2,206 | 45.0% | 95.4% | 4.0% |
| Oceano | 2.33 | 45.3 | 10.7% | 41.1% | 12.2% | 1978 | $1,773 | 21.4% | 81.0% | 3.5% |
| Grover Beach | 2.53 | 42.1 | 20.1% | 49.6% | 18.0% | 1977 | $2,038 | 30.3% | 85.0% | 4.2% |
| Halcyon | 3.02 | 44.0 | 7.7% | 29.2% | 23.7% | 1989 | $2,610 | 51.2% | 89.8% | 5.2% |
| Huasna | 3.12 | 45.6 | 16.0% | 10.1% | 25.8% | 1981 | $2,494 | 43.1% | 96.0% | 5.1% |
| Pismo Beach | 2.02 | 53.1 | 6.1% | 35.4% | 29.9% | 1985 | $2,286 | 53.0% | 97.8% | 4.5% |
| Guadalupe | 3.96 | 28.0 | 24.8% | 45.4% | 8.9% | 1985 | $1,840 | 10.6% | 56.1% | 13.2% |
| Santa Maria | 3.92 | 30.7 | 22.3% | 48.8% | 4.7% | 1981 | $2,115 | 14.4% | 60.9% | 7.3% |
| Midco | 2.56 | 56.8 | 13.6% | 12.4% | 17.6% | 1990 | $2,297 | 45.2% | 98.3% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Los Berros. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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