San Luis Obispo County, California
Total Population: 281,486
County Seat: San Luis Obispo
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
39.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
15.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.