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Shandon, CA
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Population
1,169
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
396
ZIP codes
0
Shandon and its ZIP codes
Shandon at a glance
- Shandon is 57% denser than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $107,273, 8% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $448,500 (39% below California).
Local data for Shandon, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shandon, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$107,273
Poverty rate
1.6%
Median home value
$448,500
Homeownership
94.0%
Bachelor's or higher
7.6%
Median age
29.0
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (754), German Americans (117), Irish Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Luis Obispo County. PPP loans are for Shandon.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,561
121,634 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,564
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $7,342 per person
How people get to work
Shandon, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.3%
- Carpooled1.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shandon, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
118
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,183
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
12.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shandon, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Shandon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Whitley GardensCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.3 |
| CrestonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)City | 16 mi | 19.9 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| TempletonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.9 |
| AtascaderoCity | 20 mi | 26.1 |
| Garden FarmsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| Santa MargaritaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake NacimientoCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 10.5 |
| California Polytechnic State UniversityCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shandon, CA in?
- Shandon is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- What is the population of Shandon, CA?
- About 1,169 people live in Shandon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shandon?
- Nearby places include Whitley Gardens (7 mi), Creston (12 mi), El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (16 mi), San Miguel (19 mi), Templeton (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023