Atascadero, CA Demographics

A map of Atascadero's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	19,656	20,529	66.2%	69.0%
Hispanic	6,692	5,850	22.5%	19.6%
Multiracial	2,251	1,708	7.6%	5.7%
Asian	610	877	2.1%	2.9%
Native American/Other	269	373	0.9%	1.3%
Black	234	436	0.8%	1.5%

Atascadero, California has an estimated population of 29,712, a less than 1% change from the 29,773 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.2% White, 22.5% Hispanic, 7.6% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Atascadero, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Atascadero has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Atascadero, that probability was 48.1% in 2020 and 50.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Atascadero is ranked the 271st most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Atascadero was ranked the 271st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Atascadero's White Population

19,656 residents of Atascadero, or 66.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Atascadero is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Atascadero ranks 590th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atascadero's White population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Atascadero's population has decreased from 69.0% to 66.2%.

Atascadero is more White than neighboring El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (54.5% White), and Creston (0% White). Atascadero is less White than neighboring Templeton (75.3% White), Garden Farms (80.9% White), and Santa Margarita (90.2% White).

Atascadero's Black Population

234 residents of Atascadero, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Atascadero is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Atascadero ranks 559th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atascadero's Black population has declined by an estimated 46.3%. Black residents' share of Atascadero's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.8%.

Atascadero is more Black than neighboring Templeton (0.3% Black), Garden Farms (0% Black), Santa Margarita (0% Black), El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (0.3% Black), and Creston (0% Black).

Atascadero's Asian Population

610 residents of Atascadero, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Atascadero is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Atascadero ranks 665th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atascadero's Asian population has declined by an estimated 30.4%. Asian residents' share of Atascadero's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.1%.

Atascadero is more Asian than neighboring Templeton (1.3% Asian), Garden Farms (0% Asian), Santa Margarita (0% Asian), and Creston (0% Asian). Atascadero is less Asian than neighboring El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (2.9% Asian).

Atascadero's Hispanic Population

6,692 residents of Atascadero, or 22.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Atascadero is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Atascadero ranks 874th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atascadero's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Atascadero's population has increased from 19.6% to 22.5%.

Atascadero is more Hispanic than neighboring Templeton (16.1% Hispanic), Garden Farms (19.1% Hispanic), Santa Margarita (4.7% Hispanic), and Creston (0% Hispanic). Atascadero is less Hispanic than neighboring El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (36.7% Hispanic).

Atascadero's Native American/Other Population

269 residents of Atascadero, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Atascadero is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Atascadero ranks 786th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atascadero's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Atascadero's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Atascadero is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garden Farms (0% Native American/Other), Santa Margarita (0% Native American/Other), and Creston (0% Native American/Other). Atascadero is less Native American/Other than neighboring Templeton (1.3% Native American/Other).

Atascadero's Multiracial Population

2,251 residents of Atascadero, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Atascadero is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Atascadero ranks 540th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atascadero's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Atascadero's population has increased from 5.7% to 7.6%.

Atascadero is more Multiracial than neighboring Templeton (5.7% Multiracial), Garden Farms (0% Multiracial), Santa Margarita (5.1% Multiracial), El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (4.7% Multiracial), and Creston (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.