Population 10,919 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Paso Robles
Household size in Paso Robles
| Period | Paso Robles | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Paso Robles has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east. Paso Robles has smaller households than at least four in five California cities.
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 Paso Robles
| Period | Paso Robles | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Paso Robles skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Paso Robles
| Period | Paso Robles | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Paso Robles: 7.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national share fell.
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 Paso Robles
Renters in Paso Robles
| Period | Paso Robles | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.9% of households in Paso Robles rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over a third of owners (35.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Paso Robles
| Period | Paso Robles | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.5% of the housing in Paso Robles, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.2 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Paso Robles
| Period | Paso Robles | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Paso Robles is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 Paso Robles
| Period | Paso Robles | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,075 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,300 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,430 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,056 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$981 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Paso Robles costs $2,056 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in California as a whole ($2,229). Rents are up $981 a month from 2006–10, a 91% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.0% 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 Paso Robles
Bachelor's degrees in Paso Robles
| Period | Paso Robles | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.1% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over three in ten adults 25 and older in Paso Robles (31.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.8 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northwest.
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 Paso Robles
| Period | Paso Robles | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Paso Robles is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Paso Robles
| Period | Paso Robles | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Paso Robles has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Paso Robles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paso Robles | 2.54 | 46.4 | 7.7% | 18.9% | 18.5% | 1991 | $2,056 | 31.1% | 94.0% | 3.0% |
| Wellsona | 2.45 | 52.9 | 8.5% | 21.1% | 14.9% | 1987 | $2,110 | 27.9% | 91.2% | 3.7% |
| El Paso de Robles | 2.62 | 40.5 | 14.2% | 37.6% | 8.4% | 1988 | $2,280 | 29.9% | 87.8% | 6.3% |
| San Miguel | 3.33 | 34.8 | 11.9% | 35.5% | 6.4% | 1997 | $1,975 | 18.5% | 78.6% | 5.8% |
| Templeton | 2.68 | 45.5 | 14.5% | 25.6% | 7.3% | 1995 | $2,580 | 40.1% | 97.2% | 5.0% |
| San Lawrence Terrace | 2.81 | 41.3 | 4.8% | 42.9% | 12.6% | 1989 | $2,242 | 26.7% | 86.7% | 5.9% |
| Klau | 2.27 | 52.8 | 5.4% | 29.9% | 10.0% | 1991 | $1,987 | 51.0% | 91.8% | 0.1% |
| Whitley Gardens | 2.72 | 46.6 | 3.7% | 16.9% | 16.5% | 1998 | $1,659 | 24.6% | 93.8% | 4.0% |
| Bradley | 2.44 | 40.3 | 8.3% | 22.9% | 39.4% | 1988 | $1,532 | 26.2% | 92.6% | 4.1% |
| Harmony | 2.70 | 55.0 | 1.9% | 40.8% | 23.3% | 1978 | $1,321 | 41.1% | 94.2% | 4.4% |
| Shandon | 3.73 | 31.5 | 16.0% | 10.4% | 6.5% | 1990 | $1,232 | 10.5% | 81.0% | 9.8% |
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 Paso Robles. 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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