San Luis Obispo County, CA Demographics
What is the population of San Luis Obispo County?
There are 321,624 residents in San Luis Obispo County, with a median age of 45. Of this, 50.13% are males and 49.87% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.02% of the resident pool in San Luis Obispo County, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.66%. Additionally, 6.33% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 264,572 people in San Luis Obispo County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 321,624 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 161,234 | 0.1% |
| Female Population | 160,390 | 0.1% |
Male Population 50.13%
Female Population 49.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 45 | 1.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 279,865 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 21,416 | -0.9% |
| Not Citizen | 20,343 | -0.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.02%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.66%
Not Citizen 6.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 831 | -2.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 30,934 | 0.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 17,375 | -3.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,623 | -3.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 264,572 | 0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.26%
Moved from Same County 9.72%
Moved from Same State 5.46%
Moved from Different State 1.45%
Same House as Last Year 83.11%
What are the employment statistics in San Luis Obispo County?
White-collar workers make up 79.15% of the working population in San Luis Obispo County, while blue-collar employees account for 20.85%. There are also 38,846 entrepreneurs in San Luis Obispo County (12.87% of the workforce); 191,146 workers employed in private companies (63.32%); and 54,682 people working in governmental institutions (18.11%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 238,912 | 102.2% |
| Blue Collar | 62,950 | 95.9% |
White Collar 79.15%
Blue Collar 20.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 38,846 | 98.2% |
| Private Companies | 191,146 | 99.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 54,682 | 104.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 17,188 | 106.7% |
Self Employees 12.87%
Private Companies 63.32%
Governmental Workers 18.11%
Not for Profit Companies 5.69%
How many households are there in San Luis Obispo County?
There are a total of 121,359 households in San Luis Obispo County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.71% of these San Luis Obispo County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.29%. Additionally, 26.07% of households have children and 73.93% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 121,359 | 0.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -18.4% |
| Family Households | 77,315 | 0.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 44,044 | 1.7% |
Family Households 63.71%
Non-Family Households 36.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 31,637 | 1.2% |
| Households without Children | 89,722 | 0.9% |
Households with Children 26.07%
Households without Children 73.93%
What are the median and average incomes in San Luis Obispo County?
The average annual household income in San Luis Obispo County is $125,984, while the median household income sits at $91,250 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $103,212, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $110,643. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $47,778 and $75,590, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $125,984 | 6.7% |
| Median Household Income | $91,250 | 2.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 39,701 | 4.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 267,757 | -0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in San Luis Obispo County?
There are 137,887 housing units in San Luis Obispo County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1982. Of the 121,359 occupied housing units in San Luis Obispo County, 61.14% are owner-occupied, while 38.86% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.96% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $754,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,948 per month in San Luis Obispo County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 137,887 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1982 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 7,181 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5,223 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10,574 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12,874 | -5.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 27,407 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 28,248 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15,248 | -3.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20,216 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 9,579 | 7.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,337 | 59.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 121,359 | 0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 74,198 | 0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 47,161 | 1.2% |
Owner Occupied 61.14%
Renter Occupied 38.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 47,458 | 0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 26,740 | 1.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $754,100 | 4.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $728,200 | 2.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,948 | 6.7% |
With Mortgage 63.96%
Without Mortgage 36.04%
What is the level of education in San Luis Obispo County?
Approximately 24.6% of the population in San Luis Obispo County holds a high school degree (that's 63,809 residents), while 29.38% have attained a college certificate (76,230 locals) and 20.58% have a bachelor's degree (53,381 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 11,682 | 5.5% |
| Some High School | 63,809 | -1.2% |
| Some College | 76,230 | 1.6% |
| Associate Degree | 24,410 | -0.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 53,381 | 1.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 29,908 | 6.0% |
No High School 4.5%
Some High School 24.6%
Some College 29.38%
Associate Degree 9.41%
Bachelor's Degree 20.58%
Graduate Degree 11.53%
What is the marital status of San Luis Obispo County residents?
A total of 97,083 people in San Luis Obispo County have never been married (which represents 35.28% of the total population), while 132,950 of them are wedded (48.31%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 4,227 (1.54%) and 27,086 (9.84%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 97,083 | -0.1% |
| Married | 132,950 | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4,227 | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 13,864 | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 27,086 | -0.7% |
Never Married 35.28%
Married 48.31%
Separated 1.54%
Widowed 5.04%
Divorced 9.84%
What are the most common means of transportation in San Luis Obispo County?
The top three means of transportation people in San Luis Obispo County use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 117,165 residents commute by car, 5,989 prefer going to work by walking and 1,815 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 117,165 | -1.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,338 | 24.7% |
| Railroad | 6 | 0.0% |
| Ferryboat | 13 | 62.5% |
| Bicycle | 1,815 | -1.2% |
| Motorcycle | 322 | -2.7% |
| TaxiCab | 55 | -42.1% |
| Walk | 5,989 | -2.6% |
What is the median and average household income in San Luis Obispo County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93401 | 29,995 | 13,460 | $95,386 | $134,299 |
| 93402 | 15,085 | 6,232 | $103,839 | $124,153 |
| 93405 | 23,856 | 8,558 | $52,481 | $89,036 |
| 93410 | 7,038 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| 93420 | 32,016 | 12,642 | $106,718 | $125,934 |
| 93422 | 33,512 | 13,106 | $89,916 | $147,172 |
| 93424 | 1,026 | 514 | $0 | $280,278 |
| 93426 | 1,509 | 547 | $103,317 | $134,816 |
| 93428 | 6,269 | 2,912 | $89,225 | $113,872 |
| 93430 | 3,257 | 1,590 | $86,354 | $109,469 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.