San Luis Obispo County, California

Total Population: 281,486

County Seat: San Luis Obispo

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Median Home Value

$777,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$93,398

Across all households

Median Age

40.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

39.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)65.4%
Hispanic or Latino24.5%
Two or More Races4.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)3.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Other Race0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%

Under 18 Years

17.6%

65 Years and Over

21.6%

Male

50.5%

Female

49.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.7%

No Health Insurance

5.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

39.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

15.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$93,398

Mean Household Income

$126,122

Per Capita Income

$49,581

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$777,200

Median Rent

$1,899/mo

Total Housing Units

124,871

Owner-Occupied

61.9%

Renter-Occupied

38.1%

Vacancy Rate

12.8%

Married Couple Households

49.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.4%

Average Household Size

2.45

Broadband Internet Access

92.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 06079.