Pasatiempo, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 610, Pasatiempo's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Pasatiempo is a small community located in California, within Santa Cruz County. The total population is 610. It ranks as the 1175th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pasatiempo is 45.3 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. With 32.1% of the population under 18, Pasatiempo has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 20.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pasatiempo is $215,469. This is 117% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 167% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.8%. This is 85% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Pasatiempo, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $1,627,800. Housing costs are 122% higher than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 65% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pasatiempo is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.6% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.4%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

77.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Pasatiempo in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 110% higher than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.2%. Notably, 35.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pasatiempo, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.