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Atascadero, CA is a vibrant and adventurous city in San Luis Obispo County. With a population of 29,771 and a population density of 1,160 people per square mile, Atascadero has plenty to offer its residents. The city is home to a variety of local businesses such as the Cattleman's Steakhouse & Saloon, Pismo Beach Surf Shop, and El Camino Real Community Garden. Year-round outdoor activities include camping at Cerro Alto campground, biking around the trails at Santa Margarita Lake State Park, and swimming at Atascadero Lake Park. There are numerous organizations available within Atascadero like the Atascadero Historical Society and the Friends of the Library organization. Sports enthusiasts can look forward to attending local sporting events such as high school football games or soccer matches at Memorial Stadium or the Soccer Complex. With all these options available in this charming town, one’s sense of wanderlust will be sure to be satisfied.

The population in Atascadero is 29,771. There are 1,141 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Atascadero is 40, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Atascadero is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Atascadero
- 54.8% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 32.1% are married with children
- 14.3% have children, but are single
Race in Atascadero

- 76.9% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 2.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 17.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleAtascadero, CaliforniaUnited States
  29,771.0329,725,481.0
  50.1%50.5%
  49.9%49.5%
  4038.4
 
  30,444.0326,569,308.0
  28,425.0309,327,143.0
  26,411.0285,036,114.0
  23,138.0251,960,433.0
  14.6%15.6%
  30.8%30.8%
 
  1141.393.4
  26.0853531905.423
  0.042264836.791
 
  74.3%59.4%
  0.6%12.2%
  1.6%5.6%
  0.4%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.5%0.4%
  4.3%3.2%
  18.3%18.4%
 
  54.8%49.8%
  53.1%48.0%
  1.7%1.8%
  45.2%50.2%
  29.9%33.8%
  10.7%10.8%
  4.6%5.6%
 
  2.512.6
  11,733.0124,010,992.0
  8,042.080,755,759.0
  29.3%30.5%
  47.9%42.9%
  3,691.043,255,233.0
  12.0%15.8%
  10.7%10.8%
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Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

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Over 8 years ago

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

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We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

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