San Luis Obispo County, CA

San Luis Obispo County Overview

281,712
TOTAL POPULATION
142,477
MALE POPULATION
139,235
FEMALE POPULATION
102.33
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.72
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$47,390
PER CAPITA INCOME
$114,196
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$90,158
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,479
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
139,744
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

San Luis Obispo County Area Codes

Race in San Luis Obispo County

The most populous races in San Luis Obispo County are White / Caucasian (216,354 | 76.8%), Hispanic or Latino (65,946 | 23.4%), and Two or more Races (33,478 | 11.9%).
Race in San Luis Obispo County
Race# Population% Population
Asian10,6523.8%
Black / African American3,4861.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific4310.2%
Hispanic or Latino65,94623.4%
Native / Alaskan2,4870.9%
White / Caucasian216,35476.8%
Two or more Races33,47811.9%
Some other Race14,8245.3%
Total281,712100.0%

Ancestry in San Luis Obispo County

The most populous ancestries reported in San Luis Obispo County are Mexican (56,093 | 19.9%), German (42,780 | 15.2%), English (38,204 | 13.6%), Irish (33,713 | 12.0%), and Italian (19,198 | 6.8%), together accounting for 67.4% of all San Luis Obispo County residents.
Ancestry in San Luis Obispo County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African4920.2%
Albanian150.0%
Alsatian80.0%
American8,2362.9%
Apache2320.1%
Arab2,1940.8%
Argentinean2640.1%
Armenian7150.3%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac500.0%
Australian3240.1%
Austrian8610.3%
Bangladeshi40.0%
Barbadian80.0%
Basque2820.1%
Belgian4270.2%
Belizean690.0%
Bhutanese3,0111.1%
Blackfeet1320.1%
Brazilian2730.1%
British2,3020.8%
British West Indian280.0%
Bulgarian1490.1%
Burmese1,4950.5%
Canadian7300.3%
Cape Verdean20.0%
Celtic900.0%
Central American1,8510.7%
Central American Indian3220.1%
Cherokee1,1800.4%
Chickasaw470.0%
Chilean470.0%
Chippewa540.0%
Choctaw2840.1%
Colombian4680.2%
Comanche190.0%
Costa Rican700.0%
Cree20.0%
Creek160.0%
Croatian8360.3%
Cuban4110.2%
Czech1,0970.4%
Czechoslovakian2030.1%
Danish2,3900.9%
Delaware500.0%
Dominican230.0%
Dutch4,1401.5%
Eastern European9040.3%
Ecuadorian1060.0%
Egyptian3970.1%
English38,20413.6%
Estonian540.0%
Ethiopian150.0%
European9,1723.3%
Filipino4290.2%
Finnish6950.3%
French8,6793.1%
French Canadian9210.3%
German42,78015.2%
German Russian80.0%
Greek1,1610.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro1120.0%
Guatemalan7240.3%
Guyanese280.0%
Haitian70.0%
Honduran2530.1%
Hopi30.0%
Houma110.0%
Hungarian1,2120.4%
Icelander110.0%
Indian (Asian)3,6301.3%
Indonesian260.0%
Inupiat240.0%
Iranian6510.2%
Iraqi1180.0%
Irish33,71312.0%
Iroquois80.0%
Israeli350.0%
Italian19,1986.8%
Jamaican690.0%
Japanese1550.1%
Jordanian470.0%
Kenyan270.0%
Korean4,7111.7%
Laotian2410.1%
Latvian430.0%
Lebanese6270.2%
Lithuanian5090.2%
Luxembourger140.0%
Malaysian390.0%
Mexican56,09319.9%
Mexican American Indian1,1980.4%
Mongolian300.0%
Moroccan650.0%
Native Hawaiian4320.2%
Navajo1350.1%
New Zealander1070.0%
Nicaraguan1780.1%
Nigerian2090.1%
Northern European1,2860.5%
Norwegian4,6421.7%
Okinawan110.0%
Osage200.0%
Ottawa200.0%
Paiute110.0%
Pakistani1440.1%
Palestinian2110.1%
Panamanian440.0%
Pennsylvania German520.0%
Peruvian2860.1%
Pima790.0%
Polish5,0011.8%
Portuguese6,2442.2%
Potawatomi210.0%
Pueblo470.0%
Puerto Rican1,2360.4%
Romanian3110.1%
Russian2,9451.1%
Salvadoran5820.2%
Samoan3500.1%
Scandinavian1,8360.6%
Scotch-Irish2,5860.9%
Scottish8,1842.9%
Serbian3440.1%
Shoshone120.0%
Sioux560.0%
Slavic1230.0%
Slovak3060.1%
Slovene1860.1%
South African2240.1%
South American1,3160.5%
South American Indian520.0%
Spaniard1,7740.6%
Spanish1,6360.6%
Sri Lankan1,6640.6%
Subsaharan African1,0480.4%
Swedish4,5451.6%
Swiss1,7260.6%
Syrian4570.2%
Thai1,3190.5%
Tlingit-Haida270.0%
Tongan90.0%
Tsimshian270.0%
Turkish4470.2%
Ugandan220.0%
Ukrainian4570.2%
Ute230.0%
Venezuelan460.0%
Welsh2,4850.9%
West Indian280.0%
Yaqui1560.1%
Yugoslavian2490.1%
Zimbabwean40.0%
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Immigrants in San Luis Obispo County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in San Luis Obispo County came from Latin America (14,990 | 5.3%), Central America (14,148 | 5.0%), Mexico (13,249 | 4.7%), Asia (5,289 | 1.9%), and Europe (4,156 | 1.5%), together accounting for 18.4% of all San Luis Obispo County residents.
Immigrants in San Luis Obispo County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa6460.2%
Argentina1840.1%
Armenia100.0%
Asia5,2891.9%
Australia1350.1%
Austria590.0%
Azores1940.1%
Barbados80.0%
Belgium1000.0%
Belize550.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina210.0%
Brazil880.0%
Bulgaria1010.0%
Cambodia720.0%
Canada1,4420.5%
Caribbean1060.0%
Central America14,1485.0%
China1,0860.4%
Colombia1100.0%
Costa Rica420.0%
Croatia360.0%
Cuba730.0%
Czechoslovakia370.0%
Denmark680.0%
Eastern Africa720.0%
Eastern Asia1,7120.6%
Eastern Europe8670.3%
Ecuador950.0%
Egypt1170.0%
El Salvador3110.1%
England4730.2%
Eritrea200.0%
Ethiopia90.0%
Europe4,1561.5%
France1780.1%
Germany8120.3%
Guatemala3450.1%
Honduras390.0%
Hong Kong800.0%
Hungary1500.1%
India4570.2%
Indonesia1060.0%
Iran2590.1%
Iraq1630.1%
Ireland1390.1%
Israel610.0%
Italy2140.1%
Jamaica180.0%
Japan2250.1%
Jordan1030.0%
Kazakhstan370.0%
Kenya150.0%
Korea4010.1%
Kuwait290.0%
Latin America14,9905.3%
Lebanon720.0%
Lithuania610.0%
Malaysia290.0%
Mexico13,2494.7%
Moldova10.0%
Morocco940.0%
Nepal150.0%
Netherlands3540.1%
Nicaragua940.0%
Nigeria680.0%
Northern Africa2110.1%
Northern Europe1,1750.4%
Norway240.0%
Oceania1980.1%
Pakistan370.0%
Panama130.0%
Peru2380.1%
Philippines1,2570.4%
Poland370.0%
Portugal2380.1%
Romania240.0%
Russia2530.1%
Scotland1300.1%
Serbia320.0%
Singapore70.0%
South Africa2750.1%
South America7360.3%
South Central Asia8270.3%
South Eastern Asia2,0530.7%
Southern Europe5090.2%
Spain570.0%
Sri Lanka220.0%
Sweden880.0%
Switzerland790.0%
Syria1340.1%
Taiwan2050.1%
Thailand1680.1%
Trinidad and Tobago70.0%
Turkey790.0%
Uganda80.0%
Ukraine1060.0%
Vietnam3970.1%
Western Africa680.0%
Western Asia6970.3%
Western Europe1,5820.6%
Yemen50.0%
Zimbabwe40.0%
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Sex and Age in San Luis Obispo County

Sex and Age in San Luis Obispo County

The most populous age groups in San Luis Obispo County are 20 to 24 Years (16,350 | 11.5%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (13,339 | 9.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in San Luis Obispo County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,109 (4.3%)6,304 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Years6,471 (4.5%)6,555 (4.7%)
10 to 14 Years7,845 (5.5%)7,083 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years11,258 (7.9%)10,871 (7.8%)
20 to 24 Years16,350 (11.5%)13,339 (9.6%)
25 to 29 Years8,364 (5.9%)7,447 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years8,633 (6.1%)7,225 (5.2%)
35 to 39 Years9,240 (6.5%)7,798 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years7,646 (5.4%)7,362 (5.3%)
45 to 49 Years7,496 (5.3%)6,788 (4.9%)
50 to 54 Years7,754 (5.4%)7,374 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years8,085 (5.7%)9,066 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years9,699 (6.8%)10,111 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years9,618 (6.8%)10,477 (7.5%)
70 to 74 Years7,428 (5.2%)8,008 (5.8%)
75 to 79 Years4,922 (3.5%)6,112 (4.4%)
80 to 84 Years2,562 (1.8%)3,534 (2.5%)
85 Years and over2,997 (2.1%)3,781 (2.7%)
Total142,477 (100.0%)139,235 (100.0%)

Families and Households in San Luis Obispo County

Median Family Size in San Luis Obispo County

The median family size in San Luis Obispo County is 2.95 persons per family, with married-couple families (53,577 | 78.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.01 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4,898 | 7.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.47 persons per family.
Median Family Size in San Luis Obispo County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple53,577 (78.9%)3.01
Single Male/Father4,898 (7.2%)2.47
Single Female/Mother9,432 (13.9%)2.88
Total Families67,907 (100.0%)2.95

Median Household Size in San Luis Obispo County

The median household size in San Luis Obispo County is 2.47 persons per household, with single female/mother households (9,432 | 8.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.16 persons per household. non-family households (40,192 | 37.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.47 persons per household.
Median Household Size in San Luis Obispo County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple53,577 (49.6%)3.06
Single Male/Father4,898 (4.5%)2.92
Single Female/Mother9,432 (8.7%)3.16
Non-family40,192 (37.2%)1.47
Total Households108,099 (100.0%)2.47

Household Size by Marriage Status in San Luis Obispo County

Out of a total of 108,099 households in San Luis Obispo County, 67,907 (62.8%) are family households, while 40,192 (37.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 33,695, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 28,802.
Household Size by Marriage Status in San Luis Obispo County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-28,802 (26.6%)
2-Person Households33,695 (31.2%)7,354 (6.8%)
3-Person Households15,138 (14.0%)1,797 (1.7%)
4-Person Households11,150 (10.3%)1,449 (1.3%)
5-Person Households4,688 (4.3%)530 (0.5%)
6-Person Households2,348 (2.2%)129 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households888 (0.8%)131 (0.1%)
Total67,907 (62.8%)40,192 (37.2%)

Female Fertility in San Luis Obispo County

Fertility by Age in San Luis Obispo County

Average fertility rate in San Luis Obispo County is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 67.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in San Luis Obispo County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years30 (1.2%)3.0
20 to 34 years1,702 (67.6%)61.0
35 to 50 years786 (31.2%)34.0
Total2,518 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in San Luis Obispo County

69.0% of women with births (2,518) in San Luis Obispo County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 16.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in San Luis Obispo County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,077 (63.3%)625 (36.7%)
35 to 50 years659 (83.8%)127 (16.2%)
Total1,737 (69.0%)781 (31.0%)

Fertility by Education in San Luis Obispo County

Average fertility rate in San Luis Obispo County is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 51.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 10.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 44.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in San Luis Obispo County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School76 (3.0%)10.0
High School Diploma391 (15.5%)35.0
College or Associate's Degree1,130 (44.9%)46.0
Bachelor's Degree597 (23.7%)48.0
Graduate Degree324 (12.9%)51.0
Total2,518 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in San Luis Obispo County

31.0% of women with births in San Luis Obispo County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 79.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 70.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in San Luis Obispo County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School39 (51.3%)37 (48.7%)
High School Diploma115 (29.4%)276 (70.6%)
College or Associate's Degree901 (79.7%)229 (20.3%)
Bachelor's Degree466 (78.1%)131 (21.9%)
Graduate Degree216 (66.7%)108 (33.3%)
Total1,737 (69.0%)781 (31.0%)

Income in San Luis Obispo County

Income Overview in San Luis Obispo County

Per Capita Income in San Luis Obispo County is $47,390, while median incomes of families and households are $114,196 and $90,158 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income281,712$47,390
Median Family Income67,907$114,196
Mean Family Income67,907$146,557
Median Household Income108,099$90,158
Mean Household Income108,099$121,160
Income Deficit67,907$10,479
Wage / Income Gap (%)281,71228.31%
Wage / Income Gap ($)281,71271.69¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index281,7120.47

Earnings by Sex in San Luis Obispo County

Average Earnings in San Luis Obispo County are $37,744, $44,790 for men and $32,110 for women, a difference of 28.3%.
Earnings by Sex in San Luis Obispo County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male83,900 (54.2%)$44,790
Female71,018 (45.8%)$32,110
Total154,918 (100.0%)$37,744

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in San Luis Obispo County

The most common earnings brackets in San Luis Obispo County are $100,000+ for men (18,828 | 22.4%) and $100,000+ for women (7,266 | 10.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in San Luis Obispo County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,595 (5.5%)5,656 (8.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,576 (4.3%)4,471 (6.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,452 (4.1%)3,726 (5.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,192 (2.6%)2,722 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,227 (3.8%)2,979 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,923 (2.3%)2,279 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,846 (2.2%)2,291 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,738 (2.1%)1,472 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,489 (3.0%)1,779 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,253 (2.7%)1,909 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,590 (5.5%)4,499 (6.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,682 (4.4%)4,297 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,353 (4.0%)3,160 (4.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,116 (3.7%)3,625 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,900 (3.5%)2,508 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,836 (3.4%)2,220 (3.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,672 (5.6%)4,567 (6.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,138 (4.9%)3,584 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,494 (10.1%)6,008 (8.5%)
$100,000+18,828 (22.4%)7,266 (10.2%)
Total83,900 (100.0%)71,018 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in San Luis Obispo County

Average earnings in San Luis Obispo County are $61,547 for men and $42,631 for women, a difference of 30.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $115,226, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,379. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,907, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,291.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in San Luis Obispo County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,379$23,291
High School Diploma$47,414$32,035
College or Associate's Degree$58,000$40,962
Bachelor's Degree$89,208$51,511
Graduate Degree$115,226$71,907
Total$61,547$42,631

Family Income in San Luis Obispo County

Family Income Brackets in San Luis Obispo County

According to the San Luis Obispo County family income data, there are 15,619 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,087 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in San Luis Obispo County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,5622.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991,0871.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,6302.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992,9884.4%
$35,000 to $49,9994,6866.9%
$50,000 to $74,9998,35312.3%
$75,000 to $99,9998,62412.7%
$100,000 to $149,99915,61923.0%
$150,000 to $199,99910,39015.3%
$200,000+12,97019.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in San Luis Obispo County

7+ person families (716 | 1.1%) account for the highest median family income in San Luis Obispo County with $148,298 per family, while 2-person families (37,189 | 54.8%) have the highest median income of $51,405 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in San Luis Obispo County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families37,189 (54.8%)$102,810
3-Person Families13,291 (19.6%)$113,781
4-Person Families10,703 (15.8%)$139,222
5-Person Families4,072 (6.0%)$123,088
6-Person Families1,936 (2.9%)$129,274
7+ Person Families716 (1.1%)$148,298
Total67,907 (100.0%)$114,196

Family Income by Number of Earners in San Luis Obispo County

The median family income in San Luis Obispo County is $114,196, with families comprising 3+ earners (6,663) having the highest median family income of $163,325, while families with no earners (13,161) have the lowest median family income of $77,874, accounting for 9.8% and 19.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in San Luis Obispo County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners13,161 (19.4%)$77,874
1 Earner20,919 (30.8%)$90,357
2 Earners27,164 (40.0%)$139,736
3+ Earners6,663 (9.8%)$163,325
Total67,907 (100.0%)$114,196

Household Income in San Luis Obispo County

Household Income Brackets in San Luis Obispo County

With 20,971 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in San Luis Obispo County, accounting for 19.4% of all households. In contrast, only 3,135 households (2.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in San Luis Obispo County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004,7564.4%
$10,000 to $14,9993,1352.9%
$15,000 to $24,9996,0545.6%
$25,000 to $34,9996,8106.3%
$35,000 to $49,9999,7299.0%
$50,000 to $74,99915,78214.6%
$75,000 to $99,99912,86411.9%
$100,000 to $149,99920,97119.4%
$150,000 to $199,99912,53911.6%
$200,000+15,45814.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in San Luis Obispo County

The median household income in San Luis Obispo County is $90,158, with the highest median household income of $115,242 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 35,102 households (32.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $30,896, with 7,720 households (7.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in San Luis Obispo County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7,720 (7.1%)$30,896
25 to 44 Years27,941 (25.9%)$102,810
45 to 64 Years35,102 (32.5%)$115,242
65+ Years37,336 (34.5%)$74,134
Total108,099 (100.0%)$90,158

Poverty in San Luis Obispo County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in San Luis Obispo County

With 12.2% poverty level for males and 12.9% for females among the residents of San Luis Obispo County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7,325 males (41.0%) and 6,746 females (40.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in San Luis Obispo County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years877 (14.7%)877 (14.5%)
5 Years213 (13.8%)77 (5.6%)
6 to 11 Years1,012 (13.6%)574 (7.4%)
12 to 14 Years717 (13.9%)411 (9.6%)
15 Years67 (4.6%)146 (10.3%)
16 and 17 Years148 (5.2%)358 (12.9%)
18 to 24 Years7,325 (41.0%)6,746 (40.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,297 (8.0%)1,681 (11.5%)
35 to 44 Years855 (5.4%)1,263 (8.3%)
45 to 54 Years999 (6.8%)976 (6.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,286 (7.4%)1,763 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years809 (4.9%)1,307 (7.1%)
75 Years and over733 (7.1%)1,211 (9.3%)
Total16,338 (12.2%)17,390 (12.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in San Luis Obispo County

According to the poverty statistics in San Luis Obispo County, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.4% of males and 94.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in San Luis Obispo County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,096 (85.3%)5,186 (85.5%)
5 Years1,334 (86.2%)1,308 (94.4%)
6 to 11 Years6,413 (86.4%)7,187 (92.6%)
12 to 14 Years4,440 (86.1%)3,873 (90.4%)
15 Years1,391 (95.4%)1,268 (89.7%)
16 and 17 Years2,710 (94.8%)2,427 (87.2%)
18 to 24 Years10,517 (59.0%)9,729 (59.1%)
25 to 34 Years14,849 (92.0%)12,927 (88.5%)
35 to 44 Years15,067 (94.6%)13,897 (91.7%)
45 to 54 Years13,708 (93.2%)13,180 (93.1%)
55 to 64 Years16,120 (92.6%)17,387 (90.8%)
65 to 74 Years15,812 (95.1%)17,119 (92.9%)
75 Years and over9,597 (92.9%)11,758 (90.7%)
Total117,054 (87.7%)117,246 (87.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in San Luis Obispo County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in San Luis Obispo County show that 3.3% or 1,791 of the total 53,577 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 11.1%, comprising of 372 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in San Luis Obispo County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children34,260 (97.0%)1,059 (3.0%)
1 or 2 Children14,370 (97.6%)360 (2.4%)
3 or 4 Children2,984 (88.9%)372 (11.1%)
5 or more Children172 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total51,786 (96.7%)1,791 (3.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in San Luis Obispo County

According to the poverty data in San Luis Obispo County, 12.7% or 624 single-father households and 18.2% or 1,715 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 households (21.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 50 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in San Luis Obispo County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children284 (11.3%)401 (9.6%)
1 or 2 Children293 (13.6%)1,005 (21.6%)
3 or 4 Children47 (21.8%)259 (47.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Total624 (12.7%)1,715 (18.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in San Luis Obispo County

The poverty data for San Luis Obispo County shows that 1,791 of the married-couple family households (3.3%) and 2,339 of the single-parent households (16.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 372 households (11.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 50 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in San Luis Obispo County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,059 (3.0%)685 (10.2%)
1 or 2 Children360 (2.4%)1,298 (19.0%)
3 or 4 Children372 (11.1%)306 (40.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Total1,791 (3.3%)2,339 (16.3%)

Employment Characteristics in San Luis Obispo County

Employment by Class of Employer in San Luis Obispo County

Among the 129,192 employed individuals in San Luis Obispo County, private company employees (80,276 | 62.1%), self-employed (not incorporated) (11,143 | 8.6%), and local government employees (10,796 | 8.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in San Luis Obispo County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees80,27662.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6,2364.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)11,1438.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations6,9305.4%
Local Government Employees10,7968.4%
State Government Employees10,5248.2%
Federal Government Employees3,0152.3%
Unpaid Family Workers2720.2%
Total129,192100.0%

Employment Status by Age in San Luis Obispo County

According to the labor force statistics for San Luis Obispo County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (238,471), 58.6% or 139,744 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 6,987 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 84.2% or 26,983 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.1% or 706 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in San Luis Obispo County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7,760 (40.3%)706 (9.1%)
20 to 24 Years20,337 (68.5%)1,607 (7.9%)
25 to 29 Years13,250 (83.8%)636 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Years12,766 (80.5%)791 (6.2%)
35 to 44 Years26,983 (84.2%)783 (2.9%)
45 to 54 Years24,059 (81.8%)1,010 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years12,726 (74.2%)598 (4.7%)
60 to 64 Years11,371 (57.4%)307 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years9,096 (25.6%)518 (5.7%)
75 Years and over1,363 (5.7%)26 (1.9%)
Total139,744 (58.6%)6,987 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in San Luis Obispo County

According to labor force statistics for San Luis Obispo County, 77.7% of individuals (101,078) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (130,088) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 4,144 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.3% or 40,068 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.5% or 403 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in San Luis Obispo County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,328 (63.5%)635 (5.5%)
High School Diploma18,252 (72.5%)1,032 (4.1%)
College / Associate Degree35,493 (78.4%)2,083 (4.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher40,068 (83.3%)1,635 (3.4%)
Total101,078 (77.7%)5,334 (4.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in San Luis Obispo County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in San Luis Obispo County are Management (15,710 | 11.9%), Community & Social Service (14,145 | 10.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (9,975 | 7.6%), Education Instruction & Library (8,003 | 6.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (7,720 | 5.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in San Luis Obispo County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in San Luis Obispo County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (79.5%), Architecture & Engineering (79.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (73.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (77.6%), Health Technologists (72.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in San Luis Obispo County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9,128 (58.1%)6,582 (41.9%)
Business & Financial2,863 (46.8%)3,260 (53.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7,364 (73.8%)2,611 (26.2%)
Computers & Mathematics3,221 (79.5%)832 (20.5%)
Architecture & Engineering2,837 (79.4%)736 (20.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,306 (55.6%)1,043 (44.4%)
Community & Social Service 4,931 (34.9%)9,214 (65.1%)
Education, Arts & Media504 (22.4%)1,743 (77.6%)
Legal Services & Support696 (53.0%)616 (46.9%)
Education Instruction & Library2,495 (31.2%)5,508 (68.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,236 (47.8%)1,347 (52.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,221 (28.8%)5,499 (71.2%)
Health Technologists1,534 (27.8%)3,991 (72.2%)
Total (Category)26,507 (49.4%)27,166 (50.6%)
Total (Overall)70,840 (53.9%)60,666 (46.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in San Luis Obispo County are Food Preparation & Serving (10,122 | 7.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,734 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (3,683 | 2.8%), Healthcare Support (3,623 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (3,417 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in San Luis Obispo County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in San Luis Obispo County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (83.6%), Security & Protection (77.9%), and Law Enforcement (73.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (79.5%), Personal Care & Service (72.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in San Luis Obispo County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support742 (20.5%)2,881 (79.5%)
Security & Protection2,661 (77.9%)756 (22.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,285 (83.6%)252 (16.4%)
Law Enforcement1,376 (73.2%)504 (26.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,948 (48.9%)5,174 (51.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,194 (67.5%)1,540 (32.5%)
Personal Care & Service1,020 (27.7%)2,663 (72.3%)
Total (Category)12,565 (49.1%)13,014 (50.9%)
Total (Overall)70,840 (53.9%)60,666 (46.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in San Luis Obispo County are Office & Administration (13,764 | 10.5%), and Sales & Related (13,629 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in San Luis Obispo County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in San Luis Obispo County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,948 (51.0%)6,681 (49.0%)
Office & Administration3,494 (25.4%)10,270 (74.6%)
Total (Category)10,442 (38.1%)16,951 (61.9%)
Total (Overall)70,840 (53.9%)60,666 (46.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in San Luis Obispo County are Construction & Extraction (6,714 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,442 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2,639 | 2.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in San Luis Obispo County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in San Luis Obispo County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry1,893 (71.7%)746 (28.3%)
Construction & Extraction6,612 (98.5%)102 (1.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,355 (97.5%)87 (2.5%)
Total (Category)11,860 (92.7%)935 (7.3%)
Total (Overall)70,840 (53.9%)60,666 (46.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in San Luis Obispo County are Production (5,537 | 4.2%), Transportation (3,341 | 2.5%), and Material Moving (3,188 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in San Luis Obispo County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in San Luis Obispo County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,301 (77.7%)1,236 (22.3%)
Transportation2,910 (87.1%)431 (12.9%)
Material Moving2,255 (70.7%)933 (29.3%)
Total (Category)9,466 (78.4%)2,600 (21.5%)
Total (Overall)70,840 (53.9%)60,666 (46.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in San Luis Obispo County

Employment Industries in San Luis Obispo County

The major employment industries in San Luis Obispo County include Health Care & Social Assistance (15,795 | 12.0%), Retail Trade (14,193 | 10.8%), Educational Services (13,289 | 10.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (13,089 | 10.0%), and Professional & Scientific (10,833 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in San Luis Obispo County

Employment Industries by Sex in San Luis Obispo County

The San Luis Obispo County industries that see more men than women are Utilities (90.8%), Construction (87.9%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (85.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (74.4%), Educational Services (64.5%), and Finance & Insurance (62.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in San Luis Obispo County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting3,127 (72.9%)1,165 (27.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction270 (85.4%)46 (14.6%)
Construction8,961 (87.9%)1,235 (12.1%)
Manufacturing7,125 (67.6%)3,412 (32.4%)
Wholesale Trade1,718 (71.4%)687 (28.6%)
Retail Trade7,581 (53.4%)6,612 (46.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,005 (73.9%)1,059 (26.1%)
Utilities2,713 (90.8%)275 (9.2%)
Information1,470 (63.2%)857 (36.8%)
Finance & Insurance1,278 (37.4%)2,137 (62.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,297 (48.6%)1,370 (51.4%)
Professional & Scientific6,007 (55.4%)4,826 (44.6%)
Enterprise Management86 (51.2%)82 (48.8%)
Administrative & Support3,066 (70.5%)1,283 (29.5%)
Educational Services4,720 (35.5%)8,569 (64.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4,041 (25.6%)11,754 (74.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,376 (52.6%)1,238 (47.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,952 (45.5%)7,137 (54.5%)
Public Administration4,267 (55.8%)3,378 (44.2%)
Total70,840 (53.9%)60,666 (46.1%)

Education in San Luis Obispo County

School Enrollment in San Luis Obispo County

The most common levels of schooling among the 76,895 students in San Luis Obispo County are college / undergraduate (34,109 | 44.4%), high school (12,831 | 16.7%), and middle school (11,584 | 15.1%).
School Enrollment in San Luis Obispo County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,4914.5%
Kindergarten2,5653.3%
Elementary School10,00013.0%
Middle School11,58415.1%
High School12,83116.7%
College / Undergraduate34,10944.4%
Graduate / Professional2,3153.0%
Total76,895100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in San Luis Obispo County

Out of a total of 76,895 students who are enrolled in schools in San Luis Obispo County, 6,228 (8.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 70,667 (91.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,229 (46.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 11,830 (98.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in San Luis Obispo County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,392 (53.1%)1,229 (46.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old10,626 (85.7%)1,768 (14.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds13,691 (92.5%)1,110 (7.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds8,148 (94.6%)468 (5.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds11,830 (98.8%)149 (1.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds18,300 (97.8%)417 (2.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,223 (85.9%)528 (14.1%)
35 Years and over3,439 (85.6%)577 (14.4%)
Total70,667 (91.9%)6,228 (8.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in San Luis Obispo County

Business (10,593 | 13.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (9,220 | 12.0%), science & technology (6,973 | 9.1%), social sciences (6,806 | 8.8%), and education (6,245 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 76,972 individuals in San Luis Obispo County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in San Luis Obispo County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,6823.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural9,22012.0%
Physical & Health Sciences2,1962.9%
Psychology4,4935.8%
Social Sciences6,8068.8%
Engineering6,1067.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies7040.9%
Science & Technology6,9739.1%
Business10,59313.8%
Education6,2458.1%
Literature & Languages3,2964.3%
Liberal Arts & History5,4077.0%
Visual & Performing Arts3,9725.2%
Communications3,6834.8%
Arts & Humanities4,5966.0%
Total76,972100.0%

Transportation & Commute in San Luis Obispo County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in San Luis Obispo County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in San Luis Obispo County are males with 2 vehicles (24,149, accounting for 35.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (20,445, making up 41.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in San Luis Obispo County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,463 (2.1%)1,104 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle10,294 (15.0%)10,523 (18.3%)
2 Vehicles24,149 (35.2%)20,445 (35.5%)
3 Vehicles17,118 (24.9%)13,660 (23.7%)
4 Vehicles9,894 (14.4%)7,873 (13.7%)
5 or more Vehicles5,710 (8.3%)3,978 (6.9%)
Total68,628 (100.0%)57,583 (100.0%)

Commute Time in San Luis Obispo County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in San Luis Obispo County are 5 to 9 minutes (19,689 commuters, 17.5%), 15 to 19 minutes (18,195 commuters, 16.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (17,895 commuters, 15.9%).
Commute Time in San Luis Obispo County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5,0184.5%
5 to 9 Minutes19,68917.5%
10 to 14 Minutes17,89515.9%
15 to 19 Minutes18,19516.2%
20 to 24 Minutes16,65714.8%
25 to 29 Minutes7,7676.9%
30 to 34 Minutes10,8479.7%
35 to 39 Minutes3,0212.7%
40 to 44 Minutes2,9602.6%
45 to 59 Minutes5,5595.0%
60 to 89 Minutes2,0161.8%
90 or more Minutes2,7102.4%

Commute Time by Sex in San Luis Obispo County

The most common commute times in San Luis Obispo County are 10 to 14 minutes (9,933 commuters, 16.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (10,373 commuters, 20.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in San Luis Obispo County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,416 (4.0%)2,602 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes9,316 (15.3%)10,373 (20.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes9,933 (16.3%)7,962 (15.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes9,900 (16.2%)8,295 (16.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes9,414 (15.4%)7,243 (14.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,308 (7.1%)3,459 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes6,335 (10.4%)4,512 (8.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,656 (2.7%)1,365 (2.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,362 (2.2%)1,598 (3.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,278 (5.4%)2,281 (4.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,243 (2.0%)773 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes1,861 (3.0%)849 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in San Luis Obispo County

The most frequent times of departure to work in San Luis Obispo County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (8,730, 14.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (7,363, 14.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in San Luis Obispo County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,057 (5.0%)1,113 (2.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,188 (3.6%)696 (1.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,526 (5.8%)1,599 (3.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,957 (8.1%)2,636 (5.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,924 (9.7%)3,401 (6.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8,730 (14.3%)6,201 (12.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7,983 (13.1%)7,363 (14.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6,076 (10.0%)7,287 (14.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,444 (5.6%)4,543 (8.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,221 (6.9%)5,846 (11.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,637 (2.7%)3,017 (5.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,346 (2.2%)1,609 (3.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,394 (7.2%)3,427 (6.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,539 (5.8%)2,574 (5.0%)
Total61,022 (100.0%)51,312 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in San Luis Obispo County

Occupancy by Ownership in San Luis Obispo County

Of the total 108,099 dwellings in San Luis Obispo County, owner-occupied units account for 67,031 (62.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 41,068 (38.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in San Luis Obispo County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units67,03162.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units41,06838.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units108,099100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in San Luis Obispo County

Occupancy by Household Size in San Luis Obispo County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household28,80226.6%
2-Person Household41,04938.0%
3-Person Household16,93515.7%
4+ Person Household21,31319.7%
Total Housing Units108,099100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in San Luis Obispo County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in San Luis Obispo County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household15,340 (53.3%)13,462 (46.7%)
2-Person Household29,013 (70.7%)12,036 (29.3%)
3-Person Household9,402 (55.5%)7,533 (44.5%)
4+ Person Household13,276 (62.3%)8,037 (37.7%)
Total Housing Units67,031 (62.0%)41,068 (38.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in San Luis Obispo County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in San Luis Obispo County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,593 (46.8%)2,949 (53.2%)
High School Diploma8,679 (52.4%)7,894 (47.6%)
College/Associate Degree23,549 (56.9%)17,852 (43.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher32,210 (72.3%)12,373 (27.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in San Luis Obispo County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in San Luis Obispo County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years19,98018.5%
35 to 44 Years15,68114.5%
45 to 54 Years14,84413.7%
55 to 64 Years20,25818.7%
65 to 74 Years22,16020.5%
75 to 84 Years10,6309.8%
85 Years and Over4,5464.2%
Total108,099100.0%

Housing Finances in San Luis Obispo County

Median Income by Occupancy in San Luis Obispo County

Median Income by Occupancy in San Luis Obispo County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied67,031 (62.0%)$111,954
Renter-Occupied41,068 (38.0%)$61,907
Average108,099 (100.0%)$90,158

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in San Luis Obispo County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in San Luis Obispo County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,200 (1.8%)1,641 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999737 (1.1%)1,171 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,199 (1.8%)1,987 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,309 (1.9%)2,052 (5.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,187 (1.8%)1,472 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,349 (5.0%)3,435 (8.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,840 (7.2%)4,927 (12.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,871 (11.7%)7,870 (19.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,092 (12.1%)4,746 (11.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99913,902 (20.7%)7,052 (17.2%)
$150,000 or more23,345 (34.8%)4,715 (11.5%)
Total67,031 (100.0%)41,068 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in San Luis Obispo County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in San Luis Obispo County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,243 (3.4%)469 (1.1%)
$300 to $4993,983 (5.9%)788 (1.9%)
$500 to $7997,939 (11.8%)1,294 (3.2%)
$800 to $9994,417 (6.6%)1,323 (3.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4998,729 (13.0%)8,920 (21.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9996,777 (10.1%)11,304 (27.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4997,919 (11.8%)7,431 (18.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9997,927 (11.8%)3,412 (8.3%)
$3,000 or more17,097 (25.5%)4,220 (10.3%)
Total67,031 (100.0%)41,068 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in San Luis Obispo County

Housing Structures in San Luis Obispo County

Housing Structures in San Luis Obispo County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached73,64768.1%
Single Unit, Attached7,0156.5%
2 Unit Apartments3,1983.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,3505.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,3704.0%
10 or more Apartments6,6886.2%
Mobile Home / Other7,8317.2%
Total108,099100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in San Luis Obispo County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in San Luis Obispo County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached56,238 (76.4%)17,409 (23.6%)
Single Unit, Attached3,347 (47.7%)3,668 (52.3%)
2 Unit Apartments495 (15.5%)2,703 (84.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments436 (8.2%)4,914 (91.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments385 (8.8%)3,985 (91.2%)
10 or more Apartments311 (4.6%)6,377 (95.4%)
Mobile Home / Other5,819 (74.3%)2,012 (25.7%)
Total67,031 (62.0%)41,068 (38.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in San Luis Obispo County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in San Luis Obispo County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room311 (0.5%)1,952 (4.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,804 (4.2%)10,596 (25.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms23,643 (35.3%)19,035 (46.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms26,353 (39.3%)7,087 (17.3%)
8 or more Rooms13,920 (20.8%)2,398 (5.8%)
Total67,031 (100.0%)41,068 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in San Luis Obispo County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in San Luis Obispo County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas48,104 (71.8%)24,182 (58.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5,981 (8.9%)2,580 (6.3%)
Electricity8,375 (12.5%)12,394 (30.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene22 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke5 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4,263 (6.4%)666 (1.6%)
No Fuel Used281 (0.4%)1,246 (3.0%)
Total67,031 (100.0%)41,068 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in San Luis Obispo County

Household Vehicle Usage in San Luis Obispo County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,235 (1.8%)2,849 (6.9%)
1 Vehicle16,007 (23.9%)15,783 (38.4%)
2 Vehicles26,484 (39.5%)12,955 (31.6%)
3 or more Vehicles23,305 (34.8%)9,481 (23.1%)
Total67,031 (100.0%)41,068 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in San Luis Obispo County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in San Luis Obispo County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units24,37742,654
Median Property Value$724,000$727,700
Median Household Income$79,126$17,706
Monthly Housing Costs$751$16,999
Real Estate Taxes$4,179$829

Property Value by Mortgage Status in San Luis Obispo County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in San Luis Obispo County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000942 (3.9%)327 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999583 (2.4%)415 (1.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,204 (9.0%)1,167 (2.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,213 (13.2%)5,898 (13.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9995,856 (24.0%)14,842 (34.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9996,147 (25.2%)11,557 (27.1%)
$1,000,000 or more5,432 (22.3%)8,448 (19.8%)
Total24,377 (100.0%)42,654 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in San Luis Obispo County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in San Luis Obispo County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,129 (4.6%)406 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,236 (9.2%)808 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,230 (9.1%)1,459 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,449 (10.1%)1,119 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,436 (14.1%)2,391 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,261 (13.4%)4,435 (10.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,997 (16.4%)4,831 (11.3%)
$150,000 or more5,639 (23.1%)9,905 (23.2%)
Total24,377 (100.0%)42,654 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in San Luis Obispo County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in San Luis Obispo County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,060 (8.5%)127,322 (298.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,464 (6.0%)2,551 (6.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,694 (7.0%)4,129 (9.7%)
4.0x or more18,882 (77.5%)6,817 (16.0%)
Total24,377 (100.0%)42,654 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in San Luis Obispo County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in San Luis Obispo County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,863 (7.6%)242 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4992,151 (8.8%)1,119 (2.6%)
$800 to $1,49918,336 (75.2%)1,639 (3.8%)
Total24,377 (100.0%)42,654 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in San Luis Obispo County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in San Luis Obispo County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in San Luis Obispo County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years14,626 (95.2%)741 (4.8%)
6 to 18 Years38,649 (96.7%)1,335 (3.3%)
19 to 25 Years36,031 (92.6%)2,865 (7.4%)
26 to 34 Years24,055 (87.5%)3,443 (12.5%)
35 to 44 Years27,834 (89.9%)3,109 (10.1%)
45 to 54 Years26,191 (90.9%)2,617 (9.1%)
55 to 64 Years34,618 (94.7%)1,938 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years34,852 (99.4%)195 (0.6%)
75 Years and older23,263 (99.9%)36 (0.2%)
Total260,119 (94.1%)16,279 (5.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in San Luis Obispo County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in San Luis Obispo County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born14,626 (95.2%)741 (4.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen38,649 (96.7%)1,335 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen36,031 (92.6%)2,865 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in San Luis Obispo County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in San Luis Obispo County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00021,911 (91.8%)1,957 (8.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99929,702 (87.4%)4,286 (12.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99931,939 (91.9%)2,802 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99928,831 (94.5%)1,671 (5.5%)
$100,000 and over138,365 (96.3%)5,374 (3.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in San Luis Obispo County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in San Luis Obispo County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65,705 (37.1%)9,788 (63.7%)
6 to 18 Years12,008 (30.0%)28,911 (72.3%)
19 to 25 Years5,382 (13.8%)31,343 (80.6%)
25 to 34 Years5,956 (21.7%)18,812 (68.4%)
35 to 44 Years4,569 (14.8%)24,467 (79.1%)
45 to 54 Years4,319 (15.0%)22,851 (79.3%)
55 to 64 Years6,186 (16.9%)29,713 (81.3%)
65 to 74 Years33,754 (96.3%)22,106 (63.1%)
75 Years and over23,086 (99.1%)16,343 (70.1%)
Total100,965 (36.5%)204,334 (73.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in San Luis Obispo County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in San Luis Obispo County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (0.1%)16 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years1,184 (6.3%)939 (5.2%)
18 to 34 Years2,788 (7.3%)2,404 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years5,723 (12.0%)4,795 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years3,604 (21.7%)3,560 (19.3%)
75 Years and over5,080 (49.2%)5,913 (45.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in San Luis Obispo County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in San Luis Obispo County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years210 (1.1%)261 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years367 (1.0%)216 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,875 (3.9%)927 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,054 (12.4%)1,076 (5.8%)
75 Years and over3,392 (32.8%)2,400 (18.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in San Luis Obispo County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)16 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years107 (0.6%)138 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years441 (1.1%)547 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,004 (2.1%)620 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years607 (3.6%)679 (3.7%)
75 Years and over582 (5.6%)1,157 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in San Luis Obispo County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years978 (5.2%)575 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years1,918 (5.0%)1,561 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,459 (5.1%)1,990 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years748 (4.5%)818 (4.4%)
75 Years and over1,242 (12.0%)1,416 (10.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in San Luis Obispo County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years71 (0.4%)61 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years399 (1.0%)295 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years2,072 (4.3%)2,245 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,417 (8.5%)2,404 (13.1%)
75 Years and over2,440 (23.6%)3,838 (29.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in San Luis Obispo County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years214 (1.1%)55 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years236 (0.6%)356 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,076 (2.2%)997 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years514 (3.1%)629 (3.4%)
75 Years and over714 (6.9%)1,638 (12.6%)

Technology Access in San Luis Obispo County

Computing Device Access in San Luis Obispo County

Computing Device Access in San Luis Obispo County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop94,14887.1%
Smartphone97,49590.2%
Tablet73,32767.8%
No Computing Device4,3404.0%
Total108,099100.0%

Internet Access in San Luis Obispo County

Internet Access in San Luis Obispo County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1780.2%
Broadband Home81,42575.3%
Cellular Data Only9,8209.1%
Satellite Internet11,41110.6%
No Internet9,1428.5%
Total108,099100.0%

San Luis Obispo County Summary

San Luis Obispo County is located on the Central Coast of California, between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It is bordered by Santa Barbara County to the south, Monterey County to the north, and Kern County to the east. The county seat is San Luis Obispo, and the largest city is Paso Robles. The county covers an area of 3,304 square miles and has a population of 282,238 as of the 2020 census.

History

San Luis Obispo County was originally inhabited by the Chumash people, who lived in the area for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans. The first Europeans to explore the area were Spanish missionaries, who arrived in 1769. The area was named after Saint Louis of Toulouse, and the county was officially established in 1850.
The county was largely rural until the 20th century, when the population began to grow rapidly due to the development of the oil industry and the growth of the military presence in the area. The county experienced a population boom in the 1950s and 1960s, and the population has continued to grow since then.

Geography

San Luis Obispo County is located on the Central Coast of California, between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It is bordered by Santa Barbara County to the south, Monterey County to the north, and Kern County to the east. The county covers an area of 3,304 square miles and has a population of 282,238 as of the 2020 census.
The county is divided into two distinct regions: the coastal region and the inland region. The coastal region is characterized by rolling hills, sandy beaches, and a mild climate. The inland region is more mountainous and has a more varied climate, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

San Luis Obispo County has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and technology. Agriculture is the largest sector of the economy, with the county producing a variety of crops, including grapes, strawberries, lettuce, and broccoli. Tourism is also a major industry, with the county attracting millions of visitors each year. Manufacturing is also an important part of the economy, with the county home to several large companies, including Cal Poly Corporation and Pacific Coast Producers. Technology is also a growing sector, with the county home to several tech companies, including MindBody and iFixit.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, San Luis Obispo County had a population of 282,238. The population is predominantly white (77.3%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic or Latino (14.2%), Asian (4.2%), and African American (2.2%) residents. The median household income is $71,845, and the median age is 38.7. The county is also home to a large number of college students, with California Polytechnic State University located in San Luis Obispo.

Conclusion

San Luis Obispo County is a diverse and vibrant county located on the Central Coast of California. It has a rich history, a varied geography, and a diverse economy. The population is predominantly white, but there is a significant Hispanic or Latino population as well. The county is home to a large number of college students, and it is a popular tourist destination. San Luis Obispo County is an attractive place to live, work, and visit.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of San Luis Obispo County?
Total Population of San Luis Obispo County is 281,712.
What is the Total Male Population of San Luis Obispo County?
Total Male Population of San Luis Obispo County is 142,477.
What is the Total Female Population of San Luis Obispo County?
Total Female Population of San Luis Obispo County is 139,235.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in San Luis Obispo County?
There are 102.33 Males per 100 Females in San Luis Obispo County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in San Luis Obispo County?
There are 97.72 Females per 100 Males in San Luis Obispo County.
What is the Median Population Age in San Luis Obispo County?
Median Population Age in San Luis Obispo County is 40.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in San Luis Obispo County
Average Family Size in San Luis Obispo County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in San Luis Obispo County
Average Household Size in San Luis Obispo County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in San Luis Obispo County?
Per Capita income in San Luis Obispo County is $47,390.
What is the Median Family Income in San Luis Obispo County?
Median Family Income in San Luis Obispo County is $114,196.
What is the Median Household income in San Luis Obispo County?
Median Household Income in San Luis Obispo County is $90,158.
What is Income or Wage Gap in San Luis Obispo County?
Income or Wage Gap in San Luis Obispo County is 28.3%.
Women in San Luis Obispo County earn 71.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in San Luis Obispo County?
Family Income Deficit in San Luis Obispo County is $10,479.
Families that are below poverty line in San Luis Obispo County earn $10,479 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in San Luis Obispo County?
Inequality or Gini Index in San Luis Obispo County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in San Luis Obispo County?
There are 139,744 People in the Labor Forcein in San Luis Obispo County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in San Luis Obispo County?
58.6% of People are in the Labor Force in San Luis Obispo County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in San Luis Obispo County?
Unemployment Rate in San Luis Obispo County is 5.0%.