Nipomo, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Nipomo, California is 17,266 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 380th-largest city in California. The median household income is $102,382, the median home value is $674,100, and the median age is 39.3.
17,266
Population
1145
People / sq mi
$102,382
Median Income
$674,100
Median Home Value
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Nipomo covers 15.1 sq mi of land at 1145 people per square mile.
About Nipomo, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Nipomo: the median home is valued at $674,100. Nipomo is a city in California with a population of 17,266.
Households take in a median $102,382, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Only 4.2% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $674,100, with typical rent around $1,956.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 25.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Just 6.7% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Nipomo — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$102,382
Median Household Income
$39,021
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$674,100
Median Home Value
$1,956
Median Rent
69.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
83.5%
High School+
25.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.0%
Drive Alone
79.3%
Public Transit
6.7%
Work From Home
27.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
11.7%
Foreign Born
68.8%
Non-English at Home
5.9%
Veterans
13.9%
With Disability
95.5%
Health Insurance
96.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.3% |
| Construction | 10.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.1% |
| Retail Trade | 8.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 8.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 8.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7.2% |
| Public Administration | 6.9% |
| Information | 2.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nipomo, California has a population of 17,266 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 380th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Nipomo, California is $102,382, with 4.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Nipomo, California is $674,100, with median monthly rent at $1,956 and a homeownership rate of 69.4%.
The median age in Nipomo, California is 39.3 years. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.