Pismo Beach, CA Demographics

A map of Pismo Beach's Population by Race

Pismo Beach, California has an estimated population of 8,014, a less than 1% change from the 8,072 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.2% White, 10.8% Hispanic, 3.7% Native American/Other, 3.0% Asian, 2.9% Multiracial, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pismo Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pismo Beach has become less 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 Pismo Beach, that probability was 37.9% in 2020 and 35.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pismo Beach is ranked the 540th 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). Pismo Beach was ranked the 541st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pismo Beach's White Population

6,345 residents of Pismo Beach, or 79.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pismo Beach is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Pismo Beach ranks 315th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pismo Beach's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Pismo Beach's population has increased from 77.6% to 79.2%.

Pismo Beach is more White than neighboring Grover Beach (53.7% White), Oceano (55.3% White), and Arroyo Grande (67.7% White). Pismo Beach is less White than neighboring Avila Beach (86.2% White), and Los Ranchos (85.1% White).

Pismo Beach's Black Population

37 residents of Pismo Beach, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pismo Beach is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Pismo Beach ranks 857th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pismo Beach's Black population has declined by an estimated 41.3%. Black residents' share of Pismo Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Pismo Beach is more Black than neighboring Avila Beach (0% Black), Los Ranchos (0% Black), and Arroyo Grande (0.3% Black). Pismo Beach is less Black than neighboring Grover Beach (1.4% Black), and Oceano (0.9% Black).

Pismo Beach's Asian Population

241 residents of Pismo Beach, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pismo Beach is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Pismo Beach ranks 569th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pismo Beach's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. Asian residents' share of Pismo Beach's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.0%.

Pismo Beach is more Asian than neighboring Grover Beach (2.9% Asian), Avila Beach (0% Asian), Oceano (1% Asian), and Los Ranchos (1.5% Asian). Pismo Beach is less Asian than neighboring Arroyo Grande (3.8% Asian).

Pismo Beach's Hispanic Population

869 residents of Pismo Beach, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pismo Beach is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Pismo Beach ranks 1155th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pismo Beach's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Pismo Beach's population has decreased from 12.1% to 10.8%.

Pismo Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Avila Beach (9.9% Hispanic). Pismo Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Grover Beach (38.1% Hispanic), Oceano (36% Hispanic), Los Ranchos (11.6% Hispanic), and Arroyo Grande (21% Hispanic).

Pismo Beach's Native American/Other Population

293 residents of Pismo Beach, or 3.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pismo Beach is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Pismo Beach ranks 774th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pismo Beach's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 187.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pismo Beach's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.7%.

Pismo Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grover Beach (1.9% Native American/Other), Avila Beach (3.2% Native American/Other), Oceano (0.1% Native American/Other), Los Ranchos (0% Native American/Other), and Arroyo Grande (0.4% Native American/Other).

Pismo Beach's Multiracial Population

229 residents of Pismo Beach, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pismo Beach is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Pismo Beach ranks 889th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pismo Beach's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Pismo Beach's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.9%.

Pismo Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Grover Beach (2% Multiracial), Avila Beach (0.7% Multiracial), and Los Ranchos (1.8% Multiracial). Pismo Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Oceano (6.6% Multiracial), and Arroyo Grande (6.9% 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.