Atascadero, CA Demographics

A map of Atascadero's Population by Race

Atascadero, California had a population of 29,773 in 2020. It was 69.0% White, 1.5% Black, 2.9% Asian, 19.6% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Atascadero, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Atascadero is the 271st most populous. 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's White Population

20,529 residents of Atascadero identify as White, or 69.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Atascadero considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Atascadero is ranked #587 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Atascadero is more White than neighboring El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (53.2% White), and Creston (58.2% White). Atascadero is less White than neighboring Templeton (70.3% White), Garden Farms (82% White), and Santa Margarita (73% White).

Atascadero's Black Population

436 residents of Atascadero identify as Black, or 1.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Atascadero roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Atascadero is ranked #538 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Atascadero is more Black than neighboring Templeton (0.5% Black), Garden Farms (0% Black), Santa Margarita (0.2% Black), and Creston (0% Black).

Atascadero's Asian Population

877 residents of Atascadero identify as Asian, or 2.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Atascadero less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Atascadero is ranked #663 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Atascadero is more Asian than neighboring Templeton (1.9% Asian), Garden Farms (0% Asian), Santa Margarita (0.5% Asian), El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (2.2% Asian), and Creston (1% Asian).

Atascadero's Hispanic Population

5,850 residents of Atascadero identify as Hispanic, or 19.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Atascadero less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Atascadero is ranked #874 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Atascadero is more Hispanic than neighboring Garden Farms (12.9% Hispanic). Atascadero is less Hispanic than neighboring Templeton (20.9% Hispanic), Santa Margarita (20.4% Hispanic), El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (38% Hispanic), and Creston (33.7% Hispanic).

Atascadero's Native American/Other Population

373 residents of Atascadero identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Atascadero roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Atascadero is ranked #725 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Atascadero is more Native American/Other than neighboring Templeton (1.1% Native American/Other), Santa Margarita (1.2% Native American/Other), El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (1.1% Native American/Other), and Creston (1% Native American/Other). Atascadero is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garden Farms (1.6% Native American/Other).

Atascadero's Multiracial Population

1,708 residents of Atascadero identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Atascadero roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Atascadero is ranked #535 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Atascadero is more Multiracial than neighboring Templeton (5.2% Multiracial), Garden Farms (3.6% Multiracial), Santa Margarita (4.7% Multiracial), and El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (4% Multiracial). Atascadero is less Multiracial than neighboring Creston (6.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.