Atascadero City, California
As of the census of 2000, there were 26411 people in the city, organized into 9531 households, and 6812 families residing in the city. The population density was 987.8 people per square mile (381.39/kmē), it would be the 693rd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of California. There were 9848 housing units at an average density of 368.3 per square mile (142.2/kmē). The average household size was 2.62 people, and the average family size was 3.05 people. Age range in the city was well distributed with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.4 males. The median age of the city's population was 38.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Atascadero City was 37.4 and 39 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 88.79% White, 2.36% Black or African American, 0.94% American Indian, 1.27% Asian, 0.11% Native Hawaiian, 3.34% from two or more races and 3.19% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $48725, making its California's 421st highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $55009, it is the 423rd wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $20029, making it the 496th wealthiest city by per capita income among the California. The median income was $25272, Median income for males is $32142, compared with $17866 for females.
In 2000, 7838 pupils and students, of which 4084 are male and 3754 are female, 29.68% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 341 nursery or pri school, 330 kindergarten, 3373 elementary school, 2067 high school and 1727 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 26411 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 26411 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 26522 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 26840 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 26920 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 27154 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 27337 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 27375 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 27625 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 27936 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 28452 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 140 | 201 | 341 |
| Kindergarten | 187 | 143 | 330 |
| Elementary school | 1792 | 1581 | 3373 |
| High school | 1126 | 941 | 2067 |
| College or graduate school | 839 | 888 | 1727 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atascadero city, California | $48725 | $55009 | $20029 |
| San Luis Obispo County, California | $42428 | $52447 | $21864 |
| California, United States | $47493 | $53025 | $22711 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |