San Simeon, CA Demographics

A map of San Simeon's Population by Race

San Simeon, California has an estimated population of 217, a dramatic decrease from the 445 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.6% White, 36.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Simeon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Simeon 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 San Simeon, that probability was 47.7% in 2020 and 46.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Simeon is ranked the 1366th 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). San Simeon was ranked the 1242nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Simeon's White Population

138 residents of San Simeon, or 63.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Simeon is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. San Simeon ranks 1208th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Simeon's White population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of San Simeon's population has increased from 28.1% to 63.6%.

San Simeon is more White than neighboring Lockwood CDP (Monterey County) (55% White). San Simeon is less White than neighboring Cambria (66.2% White), Oak Shores (100% White), Lake Nacimiento (71.8% White), and Cayucos (82.6% White).

San Simeon's Black Population

0 residents of San Simeon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Simeon is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. San Simeon ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Simeon's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of San Simeon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

San Simeon is less Black than neighboring Cambria (0.1% Black), and Lake Nacimiento (1.7% Black).

San Simeon's Asian Population

0 residents of San Simeon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Simeon is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. San Simeon ranks 779th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Simeon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of San Simeon's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

San Simeon is less Asian than neighboring Cambria (1.6% Asian), Lake Nacimiento (1.6% Asian), and Cayucos (1.6% Asian).

San Simeon's Hispanic Population

79 residents of San Simeon, or 36.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Simeon is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. San Simeon ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Simeon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 73.3%. Hispanic residents' share of San Simeon's population has decreased from 66.5% to 36.4%.

San Simeon is more Hispanic than neighboring Cambria (25.8% Hispanic), Oak Shores (0% Hispanic), Lake Nacimiento (21.4% Hispanic), Cayucos (10.1% Hispanic), and Lockwood CDP (Monterey County) (34.6% Hispanic).

San Simeon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of San Simeon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Simeon is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. San Simeon ranks 1444th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Simeon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Simeon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

San Simeon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cambria (3.2% Native American/Other), and Lake Nacimiento (1% Native American/Other).

San Simeon's Multiracial Population

0 residents of San Simeon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Simeon is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. San Simeon ranks 1223rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Simeon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of San Simeon's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

San Simeon is less Multiracial than neighboring Cambria (3.1% Multiracial), Lake Nacimiento (2.4% Multiracial), Cayucos (5.6% Multiracial), and Lockwood CDP (Monterey County) (10.4% 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.