Los Osos, CA

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Los Osos Overview

15,523
TOTAL POPULATION
7,880
MALE POPULATION
7,643
FEMALE POPULATION
103.10
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.99
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$44,183
PER CAPITA INCOME
$97,375
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$91,902
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
57.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
42.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
7,746
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Los Osos Zip Codes

Los Osos Area Codes

Race in Los Osos

The most populous races in Los Osos are White / Caucasian (12,665 | 81.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2,848 | 18.3%), and Two or more Races (1,395 | 9.0%).
Race in Los Osos
Race# Population% Population
Asian6644.3%
Black / African American960.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific240.2%
Hispanic or Latino2,84818.3%
Native / Alaskan770.5%
White / Caucasian12,66581.6%
Two or more Races1,3959.0%
Some other Race6023.9%
Total15,523100.0%

Ancestry in Los Osos

The most populous ancestries reported in Los Osos are Irish (3,098 | 20.0%), Mexican (2,555 | 16.5%), German (2,539 | 16.4%), English (2,499 | 16.1%), and Italian (1,072 | 6.9%), together accounting for 75.8% of all Los Osos residents.
Ancestry in Los Osos
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alsatian80.1%
American6524.2%
Apache240.2%
Arab190.1%
Argentinean300.2%
Armenian670.4%
Australian190.1%
Austrian1581.0%
Basque200.1%
Belgian470.3%
Bhutanese800.5%
Brazilian130.1%
British2201.4%
Canadian160.1%
Celtic190.1%
Central American410.3%
Cherokee260.2%
Chippewa180.1%
Colombian120.1%
Croatian160.1%
Czech220.1%
Czechoslovakian60.0%
Danish580.4%
Dutch1951.3%
Eastern European2151.4%
English2,49916.1%
European5923.8%
Filipino120.1%
Finnish460.3%
French4122.6%
French Canadian470.3%
German2,53916.4%
Greek650.4%
Honduran80.1%
Hungarian80.1%
Indian (Asian)1601.0%
Iranian570.4%
Irish3,09820.0%
Iroquois80.1%
Italian1,0726.9%
Korean5493.5%
Latvian90.1%
Lebanese100.1%
Lithuanian370.2%
Mexican2,55516.5%
Mexican American Indian110.1%
Native Hawaiian110.1%
Navajo80.1%
Nigerian400.3%
Northern European1210.8%
Norwegian2731.8%
Pennsylvania German30.0%
Pima110.1%
Polish1801.2%
Portuguese1831.2%
Puerto Rican210.1%
Romanian340.2%
Russian1430.9%
Salvadoran330.2%
Scandinavian1310.8%
Scotch-Irish2351.5%
Scottish5853.8%
Sioux100.1%
Slovak90.1%
Slovene90.1%
South American420.3%
Spaniard320.2%
Spanish790.5%
Sri Lankan290.2%
Subsaharan African400.3%
Swedish2421.6%
Swiss960.6%
Ukrainian490.3%
Ute230.2%
Welsh1961.3%
Yaqui140.1%
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Immigrants in Los Osos

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Los Osos came from Asia (464 | 3.0%), Latin America (460 | 3.0%), Central America (357 | 2.3%), South Eastern Asia (338 | 2.2%), and Mexico (311 | 2.0%), together accounting for 12.4% of all Los Osos residents.
Immigrants in Los Osos
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa400.3%
Argentina320.2%
Asia4643.0%
Austria290.2%
Brazil220.1%
Canada580.4%
Central America3572.3%
China800.5%
Colombia120.1%
Eastern Asia830.5%
Ecuador370.2%
El Salvador330.2%
England1290.8%
Europe2531.6%
Germany240.2%
Guatemala50.0%
Honduras80.1%
Indonesia590.4%
Iran340.2%
Iraq90.1%
Ireland500.3%
Japan30.0%
Latin America4603.0%
Mexico3112.0%
Netherlands80.1%
Nigeria400.3%
Northern Europe1921.2%
Philippines2651.7%
South America1030.7%
South Central Asia340.2%
South Eastern Asia3382.2%
Taiwan100.1%
Vietnam140.1%
Western Africa400.3%
Western Asia90.1%
Western Europe610.4%
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Sex and Age in Los Osos

Sex and Age in Los Osos

The most populous age groups in Los Osos are 60 to 64 Years (740 | 9.4%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (725 | 9.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Los Osos
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years343 (4.3%)540 (7.1%)
5 to 9 Years471 (6.0%)275 (3.6%)
10 to 14 Years297 (3.8%)390 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years313 (4.0%)382 (5.0%)
20 to 24 Years460 (5.8%)429 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years382 (4.9%)269 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years550 (7.0%)556 (7.3%)
35 to 39 Years584 (7.4%)408 (5.3%)
40 to 44 Years417 (5.3%)452 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years435 (5.5%)363 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years492 (6.2%)326 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years380 (4.8%)533 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years740 (9.4%)614 (8.0%)
65 to 69 Years719 (9.1%)598 (7.8%)
70 to 74 Years484 (6.1%)725 (9.5%)
75 to 79 Years511 (6.5%)401 (5.2%)
80 to 84 Years117 (1.5%)202 (2.6%)
85 Years and over185 (2.4%)180 (2.4%)
Total7,880 (100.0%)7,643 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Los Osos

Median Family Size in Los Osos

The median family size in Los Osos is 2.89 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,402 | 81.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.01 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (285 | 6.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.28 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Los Osos
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,402 (81.4%)3.01
Single Male/Father285 (6.8%)2.28
Single Female/Mother494 (11.8%)2.46
Total Families4,181 (100.0%)2.89

Median Household Size in Los Osos

The median household size in Los Osos is 2.41 persons per household, with married-couple households (3,402 | 53.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.05 persons per household. non-family households (2,193 | 34.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Los Osos
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,402 (53.4%)3.05
Single Male/Father285 (4.5%)2.93
Single Female/Mother494 (7.7%)2.72
Non-family2,193 (34.4%)1.27
Total Households6,374 (100.0%)2.41

Household Size by Marriage Status in Los Osos

Out of a total of 6,374 households in Los Osos, 4,181 (65.6%) are family households, while 2,193 (34.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,210, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,686.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Los Osos
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,686 (26.5%)
2-Person Households2,210 (34.7%)408 (6.4%)
3-Person Households857 (13.5%)71 (1.1%)
4-Person Households645 (10.1%)28 (0.4%)
5-Person Households332 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households71 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households66 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,181 (65.6%)2,193 (34.4%)

Female Fertility in Los Osos

Fertility by Age in Los Osos

Average fertility rate in Los Osos is 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 160.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 96.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Los Osos
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years201 (96.2%)160.0
35 to 50 years8 (3.8%)6.0
Total209 (100.0%)72.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Los Osos

18.2% of women with births (209) in Los Osos are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 85.1% 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 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Los Osos
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years30 (14.9%)171 (85.1%)
35 to 50 years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (18.2%)171 (81.8%)

Fertility by Education in Los Osos

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Los Osos
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma82 (39.2%)174.0
College or Associate's Degree34 (16.3%)36.0
Bachelor's Degree70 (33.5%)103.0
Graduate Degree23 (11.0%)62.0
Total209 (100.0%)72.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Los Osos

81.8% of women with births in Los Osos are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 54.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Los Osos
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree38 (54.3%)32 (45.7%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total38 (18.2%)171 (81.8%)

Income in Los Osos

Income Overview in Los Osos

Per Capita Income in Los Osos is $44,183, while median incomes of families and households are $97,375 and $91,902 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income15,523$44,183
Median Family Income4,181$97,375
Mean Family Income4,181$115,419
Median Household Income6,374$91,902
Mean Household Income6,374$106,777
Income Deficit4,181$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)15,52357.55%
Wage / Income Gap ($)15,52342.45¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index15,5230.38

Earnings by Sex in Los Osos

Average Earnings in Los Osos are $38,131, $56,596 for men and $24,023 for women, a difference of 57.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Los Osos
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,497 (54.9%)$56,596
Female3,695 (45.1%)$24,023
Total8,192 (100.0%)$38,131

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Los Osos

The most common earnings brackets in Los Osos are $100,000+ for men (1,146 | 25.5%) and $2,499 or less for women (311 | 8.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Los Osos
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less59 (1.3%)311 (8.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999217 (4.8%)199 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499210 (4.7%)193 (5.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99984 (1.9%)220 (5.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499142 (3.2%)292 (7.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999154 (3.4%)163 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49970 (1.6%)173 (4.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99923 (0.5%)90 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499104 (2.3%)120 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99971 (1.6%)142 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999234 (5.2%)203 (5.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999180 (4.0%)299 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999111 (2.5%)109 (2.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999221 (4.9%)243 (6.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999157 (3.5%)37 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999133 (3.0%)72 (1.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999415 (9.2%)152 (4.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999319 (7.1%)166 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999447 (9.9%)305 (8.3%)
$100,000+1,146 (25.5%)206 (5.6%)
Total4,497 (100.0%)3,695 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Los Osos

Average earnings in Los Osos are $61,086 for men and $28,228 for women, a difference of 53.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $103,393, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,708. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,865, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $12,077.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Los Osos
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,708$15,938
High School Diploma$56,164$12,077
College or Associate's Degree$49,137$17,500
Bachelor's Degree$88,056$31,280
Graduate Degree$103,393$55,865
Total$61,086$28,228

Family Income in Los Osos

Family Income Brackets in Los Osos

According to the Los Osos family income data, there are 1,104 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.4% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 25 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Los Osos
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000250.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991052.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991844.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991463.5%
$35,000 to $49,9992806.7%
$50,000 to $74,99959814.3%
$75,000 to $99,99977318.5%
$100,000 to $149,9991,10426.4%
$150,000 to $199,99946411.1%
$200,000+50212.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Los Osos

6-person families (60 | 1.4%) account for the highest median family income in Los Osos with $246,442 per family, while 2-person families (2,416 | 57.8%) have the highest median income of $41,930 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Los Osos
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,416 (57.8%)$83,860
3-Person Families757 (18.1%)$105,563
4-Person Families692 (16.6%)$104,250
5-Person Families190 (4.5%)$125,333
6-Person Families60 (1.4%)$246,442
7+ Person Families66 (1.6%)$155,469
Total4,181 (100.0%)$97,375

Family Income by Number of Earners in Los Osos

The median family income in Los Osos is $97,375, with families comprising 3+ earners (438) having the highest median family income of $156,563, while families with no earners (842) have the lowest median family income of $79,750, accounting for 10.5% and 20.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Los Osos
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners842 (20.1%)$79,750
1 Earner1,312 (31.4%)$93,289
2 Earners1,589 (38.0%)$102,332
3+ Earners438 (10.5%)$156,563
Total4,181 (100.0%)$97,375

Household Income in Los Osos

Household Income Brackets in Los Osos

With 1,594 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Los Osos, accounting for 25.0% of all households. In contrast, only 127 households (2.0%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Los Osos
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001272.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991852.9%
$15,000 to $24,9994146.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992554.0%
$35,000 to $49,9995238.2%
$50,000 to $74,99999415.6%
$75,000 to $99,99986013.5%
$100,000 to $149,9991,59425.0%
$150,000 to $199,99975911.9%
$200,000+66310.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Los Osos

The median household income in Los Osos is $91,902, with the highest median household income of $103,975 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,957 households (30.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $57,895, with 130 households (2.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Los Osos
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years130 (2.0%)$57,895
25 to 44 Years1,656 (26.0%)$102,392
45 to 64 Years1,957 (30.7%)$103,975
65+ Years2,631 (41.3%)$84,938
Total6,374 (100.0%)$91,902

Poverty in Los Osos

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Los Osos

With 8.9% poverty level for males and 9.8% for females among the residents of Los Osos, 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 28 males (26.2%) and 60 females (32.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Los Osos
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)11 (2.1%)
5 Years28 (26.2%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years77 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)55 (28.2%)
15 Years1 (1.3%)11 (9.7%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)60 (32.8%)
18 to 24 Years106 (17.3%)32 (6.2%)
25 to 34 Years161 (17.3%)203 (24.6%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)64 (7.4%)
45 to 54 Years65 (7.0%)84 (12.2%)
55 to 64 Years117 (10.4%)145 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years96 (8.0%)61 (4.6%)
75 Years and over46 (5.7%)21 (2.8%)
Total697 (8.9%)747 (9.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Los Osos

According to the poverty statistics in Los Osos, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Los Osos
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years343 (100.0%)520 (97.9%)
5 Years79 (73.8%)89 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years314 (80.3%)381 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years189 (100.0%)140 (71.8%)
15 Years73 (98.7%)103 (90.3%)
16 and 17 Years86 (100.0%)123 (67.2%)
18 to 24 Years507 (82.7%)482 (93.8%)
25 to 34 Years771 (82.7%)622 (75.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,001 (100.0%)796 (92.6%)
45 to 54 Years862 (93.0%)605 (87.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,003 (89.5%)1,002 (87.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,107 (92.0%)1,262 (95.4%)
75 Years and over767 (94.3%)744 (97.3%)
Total7,102 (91.1%)6,869 (90.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Los Osos

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Los Osos show that 4.7% or 160 of the total 3,402 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.0%, comprising of 16 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 Los Osos
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,283 (96.3%)87 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children776 (93.2%)57 (6.8%)
3 or 4 Children161 (91.0%)16 (9.0%)
5 or more Children22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,242 (95.3%)160 (4.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Los Osos

According to the poverty data in Los Osos, 12.3% or 35 single-father households and 10.5% or 52 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 households (33.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 households (15.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Los Osos
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children35 (33.0%)46 (15.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)6 (3.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total35 (12.3%)52 (10.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Los Osos

The poverty data for Los Osos shows that 160 of the married-couple family households (4.7%) and 87 of the single-parent households (11.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (9.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 81 household (20.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Los Osos
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children87 (3.7%)81 (20.0%)
1 or 2 Children57 (6.8%)6 (1.7%)
3 or 4 Children16 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total160 (4.7%)87 (11.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Los Osos

Employment by Class of Employer in Los Osos

Among the 7,224 employed individuals in Los Osos, private company employees (3,837 | 53.1%), self-employed (not incorporated) (1,031 | 14.3%), and state government employees (786 | 10.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Los Osos
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,83753.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3004.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,03114.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations3925.4%
Local Government Employees74010.2%
State Government Employees78610.9%
Federal Government Employees1061.5%
Unpaid Family Workers320.4%
Total7,224100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Los Osos

According to the labor force statistics for Los Osos, out of the total population over 16 years of age (13,019), 59.5% or 7,746 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 434 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 91.1% or 593 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.0% or 60 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Los Osos
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years261 (51.5%)60 (23.0%)
20 to 24 Years732 (82.3%)26 (3.6%)
25 to 29 Years593 (91.1%)125 (21.1%)
30 to 34 Years977 (88.3%)68 (7.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,595 (85.7%)11 (0.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,354 (83.8%)24 (1.8%)
55 to 59 Years640 (70.1%)78 (12.2%)
60 to 64 Years720 (53.2%)26 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years793 (31.4%)11 (1.4%)
75 Years and over80 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,746 (59.5%)434 (5.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Los Osos

According to labor force statistics for Los Osos, 78.4% of individuals (5,881) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,501) are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 335 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 84.1% or 2,807 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.9% or 105 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Los Osos
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School300 (64.1%)25 (5.3%)
High School Diploma883 (72.7%)144 (11.9%)
College / Associate Degree1,891 (76.2%)129 (5.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,807 (84.1%)134 (4.0%)
Total5,881 (78.4%)428 (5.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Los Osos

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Los Osos are Management (1,082 | 14.8%), Community & Social Service (1,006 | 13.8%), Education Instruction & Library (642 | 8.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (538 | 7.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (327 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Los Osos

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Los Osos, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (76.4%), Computers & Mathematics (75.6%), and Architecture & Engineering (71.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (72.3%), Education, Arts & Media (71.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (63.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Los Osos
OccupationMaleFemale
Management827 (76.4%)255 (23.6%)
Business & Financial126 (57.5%)93 (42.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science326 (60.6%)212 (39.4%)
Computers & Mathematics102 (75.6%)33 (24.4%)
Architecture & Engineering105 (71.9%)41 (28.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science119 (46.3%)138 (53.7%)
Community & Social Service 377 (37.5%)629 (62.5%)
Education, Arts & Media36 (29.0%)88 (71.0%)
Legal Services & Support17 (47.2%)19 (52.8%)
Education Instruction & Library178 (27.7%)464 (72.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment146 (71.6%)58 (28.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating118 (36.1%)209 (63.9%)
Health Technologists111 (43.5%)144 (56.5%)
Total (Category)1,774 (55.9%)1,398 (44.1%)
Total (Overall)4,036 (55.2%)3,278 (44.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Los Osos are Food Preparation & Serving (554 | 7.6%), Healthcare Support (368 | 5.0%), Personal Care & Service (335 | 4.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (262 | 3.6%), and Security & Protection (224 | 3.1%).
Services Occupations in Los Osos

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Los Osos, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (79.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (63.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (93.8%), Personal Care & Service (71.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (41.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Los Osos
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support23 (6.2%)345 (93.8%)
Security & Protection178 (79.5%)46 (20.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention81 (63.8%)46 (36.2%)
Law Enforcement97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving326 (58.8%)228 (41.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance165 (63.0%)97 (37.0%)
Personal Care & Service97 (29.0%)238 (71.0%)
Total (Category)789 (45.3%)954 (54.7%)
Total (Overall)4,036 (55.2%)3,278 (44.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Los Osos are Office & Administration (709 | 9.7%), and Sales & Related (471 | 6.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Los Osos

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Los Osos
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related235 (49.9%)236 (50.1%)
Office & Administration254 (35.8%)455 (64.2%)
Total (Category)489 (41.4%)691 (58.6%)
Total (Overall)4,036 (55.2%)3,278 (44.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Los Osos are Construction & Extraction (469 | 6.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (106 | 1.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (51 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Los Osos

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Los Osos
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry22 (43.1%)29 (56.9%)
Construction & Extraction469 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)597 (95.4%)29 (4.6%)
Total (Overall)4,036 (55.2%)3,278 (44.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Los Osos are Production (357 | 4.9%), Transportation (128 | 1.8%), and Material Moving (108 | 1.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Los Osos

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Los Osos
OccupationMaleFemale
Production224 (62.7%)133 (37.2%)
Transportation96 (75.0%)32 (25.0%)
Material Moving67 (62.0%)41 (38.0%)
Total (Category)387 (65.3%)206 (34.7%)
Total (Overall)4,036 (55.2%)3,278 (44.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Los Osos

Employment Industries in Los Osos

The major employment industries in Los Osos include Educational Services (970 | 13.3%), Construction (933 | 12.8%), Retail Trade (779 | 10.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (681 | 9.3%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (612 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Los Osos

Employment Industries by Sex in Los Osos

The Los Osos industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (91.0%), and Construction (91.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (71.4%), and Educational Services (62.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Los Osos
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting52 (42.6%)70 (57.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction849 (91.0%)84 (9.0%)
Manufacturing221 (54.4%)185 (45.6%)
Wholesale Trade28 (70.0%)12 (30.0%)
Retail Trade474 (60.9%)305 (39.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing193 (79.1%)51 (20.9%)
Utilities61 (91.0%)6 (9.0%)
Information28 (50.9%)27 (49.1%)
Finance & Insurance77 (44.0%)98 (56.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing87 (66.4%)44 (33.6%)
Professional & Scientific238 (50.3%)235 (49.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support77 (63.6%)44 (36.4%)
Educational Services366 (37.7%)604 (62.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance175 (28.6%)437 (71.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation142 (52.4%)129 (47.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services308 (45.2%)373 (54.8%)
Public Administration366 (64.8%)199 (35.2%)
Total4,036 (55.2%)3,278 (44.8%)

Education in Los Osos

School Enrollment in Los Osos

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,109 students in Los Osos are college / undergraduate (1,030 | 33.1%), high school (585 | 18.8%), and elementary school (549 | 17.7%).
School Enrollment in Los Osos
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1986.4%
Kindergarten1043.4%
Elementary School54917.7%
Middle School54917.7%
High School58518.8%
College / Undergraduate1,03033.1%
Graduate / Professional943.0%
Total3,109100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Los Osos

Out of a total of 3,109 students who are enrolled in schools in Los Osos, 398 (12.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,711 (87.2%) 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 56 (38.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 457 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Los Osos
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds90 (61.6%)56 (38.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old551 (82.1%)120 (17.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds594 (87.0%)89 (13.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds457 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds200 (91.3%)19 (8.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds510 (87.6%)72 (12.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds162 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over147 (77.8%)42 (22.2%)
Total2,711 (87.2%)398 (12.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Los Osos

Business (803 | 13.6%), science & technology (678 | 11.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (601 | 10.2%), social sciences (547 | 9.3%), and psychology (537 | 9.1%) are the most common fields of study among 5,893 individuals in Los Osos who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Los Osos
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1362.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural60110.2%
Physical & Health Sciences2063.5%
Psychology5379.1%
Social Sciences5479.3%
Engineering3445.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies540.9%
Science & Technology67811.5%
Business80313.6%
Education4567.7%
Literature & Languages3776.4%
Liberal Arts & History3836.5%
Visual & Performing Arts3165.4%
Communications1632.8%
Arts & Humanities2925.0%
Total5,893100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Los Osos

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Los Osos

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Los Osos are males with 2 vehicles (1,608, accounting for 40.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,210, making up 50.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Los Osos
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle14 (0.4%)30 (0.9%)
1 Vehicle631 (15.8%)540 (16.9%)
2 Vehicles1,608 (40.3%)1,210 (37.9%)
3 Vehicles848 (21.2%)512 (16.0%)
4 Vehicles469 (11.7%)357 (11.2%)
5 or more Vehicles420 (10.5%)548 (17.1%)
Total3,990 (100.0%)3,197 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Los Osos

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Los Osos are 15 to 19 minutes (1,254 commuters, 20.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (1,226 commuters, 19.7%), and 5 to 9 minutes (934 commuters, 15.0%).
Commute Time in Los Osos
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3034.9%
5 to 9 Minutes93415.0%
10 to 14 Minutes5919.5%
15 to 19 Minutes1,25420.1%
20 to 24 Minutes1,22619.7%
25 to 29 Minutes63210.2%
30 to 34 Minutes5118.2%
35 to 39 Minutes681.1%
40 to 44 Minutes1472.4%
45 to 59 Minutes4326.9%
60 to 89 Minutes490.8%
90 or more Minutes821.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Los Osos

The most common commute times in Los Osos are 20 to 24 minutes (819 commuters, 23.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (489 commuters, 17.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Los Osos
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes116 (3.3%)187 (6.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes575 (16.5%)359 (13.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes319 (9.2%)272 (9.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes765 (22.0%)489 (17.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes819 (23.5%)407 (14.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes244 (7.0%)388 (14.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes212 (6.1%)299 (10.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes41 (1.2%)27 (1.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes86 (2.5%)61 (2.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes238 (6.8%)194 (7.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes33 (0.9%)16 (0.6%)
90 or more Minutes30 (0.9%)52 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Los Osos

The most frequent times of departure to work in Los Osos are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (536, 15.4%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (481, 17.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Los Osos
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM140 (4.0%)28 (1.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM10 (0.3%)8 (0.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM164 (4.7%)59 (2.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM232 (6.7%)151 (5.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM536 (15.4%)189 (6.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM514 (14.8%)351 (12.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM425 (12.2%)429 (15.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM364 (10.5%)481 (17.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM146 (4.2%)222 (8.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM340 (9.8%)294 (10.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM93 (2.7%)252 (9.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM92 (2.6%)43 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM343 (9.9%)145 (5.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM79 (2.3%)99 (3.6%)
Total3,478 (100.0%)2,751 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Los Osos

Occupancy by Ownership in Los Osos

Of the total 6,374 dwellings in Los Osos, owner-occupied units account for 4,379 (68.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,995 (31.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Los Osos
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,37968.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,99531.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units6,374100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Los Osos

Occupancy by Household Size in Los Osos
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,68626.5%
2-Person Household2,61841.1%
3-Person Household92814.6%
4+ Person Household1,14217.9%
Total Housing Units6,374100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Los Osos

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Los Osos
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,079 (64.0%)607 (36.0%)
2-Person Household1,944 (74.3%)674 (25.7%)
3-Person Household622 (67.0%)306 (33.0%)
4+ Person Household734 (64.3%)408 (35.7%)
Total Housing Units4,379 (68.7%)1,995 (31.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Los Osos

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Los Osos
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School88 (47.6%)97 (52.4%)
High School Diploma487 (74.9%)163 (25.1%)
College/Associate Degree1,410 (63.5%)810 (36.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,394 (72.1%)925 (27.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Los Osos

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Los Osos
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years76712.0%
35 to 44 Years1,01916.0%
45 to 54 Years83513.1%
55 to 64 Years1,12217.6%
65 to 74 Years1,60225.1%
75 to 84 Years81512.8%
85 Years and Over2143.4%
Total6,374100.0%

Housing Finances in Los Osos

Median Income by Occupancy in Los Osos

Median Income by Occupancy in Los Osos
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,379 (68.7%)$97,740
Renter-Occupied1,995 (31.3%)$73,385
Average6,374 (100.0%)$91,902

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Los Osos

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Los Osos
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00034 (0.8%)49 (2.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99912 (0.3%)30 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999166 (3.8%)18 (0.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99953 (1.2%)97 (4.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999148 (3.4%)117 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999129 (2.9%)128 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999349 (8.0%)171 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999593 (13.5%)403 (20.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999729 (16.7%)132 (6.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,048 (23.9%)547 (27.4%)
$150,000 or more1,118 (25.5%)303 (15.2%)
Total4,379 (100.0%)1,995 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Los Osos

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Los Osos
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30057 (1.3%)18 (0.9%)
$300 to $499207 (4.7%)25 (1.3%)
$500 to $799587 (13.4%)18 (0.9%)
$800 to $999392 (8.9%)70 (3.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499547 (12.5%)349 (17.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999627 (14.3%)665 (33.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499604 (13.8%)418 (20.9%)
$2,500 to $2,999419 (9.6%)169 (8.5%)
$3,000 or more939 (21.4%)113 (5.7%)
Total4,379 (100.0%)1,995 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Los Osos

Housing Structures in Los Osos

Housing Structures in Los Osos
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,91177.0%
Single Unit, Attached2223.5%
2 Unit Apartments3725.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2033.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments961.5%
10 or more Apartments1011.6%
Mobile Home / Other4697.4%
Total6,374100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Los Osos

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Los Osos
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,823 (77.8%)1,088 (22.2%)
Single Unit, Attached57 (25.7%)165 (74.3%)
2 Unit Apartments24 (6.5%)348 (93.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments11 (5.4%)192 (94.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)96 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments24 (23.8%)77 (76.2%)
Mobile Home / Other440 (93.8%)29 (6.2%)
Total4,379 (68.7%)1,995 (31.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Los Osos

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Los Osos
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room32 (0.7%)8 (0.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms292 (6.7%)544 (27.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,766 (40.3%)1,104 (55.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,613 (36.8%)259 (13.0%)
8 or more Rooms676 (15.4%)80 (4.0%)
Total4,379 (100.0%)1,995 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Los Osos

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Los Osos
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,695 (84.4%)1,559 (78.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas86 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity510 (11.7%)408 (20.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels63 (1.4%)28 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used25 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,379 (100.0%)1,995 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Los Osos

Household Vehicle Usage in Los Osos
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle88 (2.0%)40 (2.0%)
1 Vehicle1,261 (28.8%)846 (42.4%)
2 Vehicles1,714 (39.1%)680 (34.1%)
3 or more Vehicles1,316 (30.0%)429 (21.5%)
Total4,379 (100.0%)1,995 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Los Osos

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Los Osos

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,6562,723
Median Property Value$687,900$707,200
Median Household Income$89,531$761
Monthly Housing Costs$806$932
Real Estate Taxes$5,054$79

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Los Osos

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Los Osos
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00065 (3.9%)11 (0.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99920 (1.2%)27 (1.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999123 (7.4%)56 (2.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999260 (15.7%)225 (8.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999479 (28.9%)1,258 (46.2%)
$750,000 to $999,999458 (27.7%)856 (31.4%)
$1,000,000 or more251 (15.2%)290 (10.6%)
Total1,656 (100.0%)2,723 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Los Osos

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Los Osos
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00020 (1.2%)65 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999113 (6.8%)26 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99964 (3.9%)254 (9.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999153 (9.2%)65 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999273 (16.5%)196 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999258 (15.6%)320 (11.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999418 (25.2%)471 (17.3%)
$150,000 or more357 (21.6%)630 (23.1%)
Total1,656 (100.0%)2,723 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Los Osos

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Los Osos
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x141 (8.5%)101,993 (3,745.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x56 (3.4%)75 (2.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x129 (7.8%)167 (6.1%)
4.0x or more1,330 (80.3%)227 (8.3%)
Total1,656 (100.0%)2,723 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Los Osos

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Los Osos
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80084 (5.1%)14 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,49994 (5.7%)64 (2.4%)
$800 to $1,4991,321 (79.8%)50 (1.8%)
Total1,656 (100.0%)2,723 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Los Osos

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Los Osos

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Los Osos
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,070 (99.2%)9 (0.8%)
6 to 18 Years1,722 (98.1%)34 (1.9%)
19 to 25 Years1,025 (84.0%)195 (16.0%)
26 to 34 Years1,368 (85.4%)234 (14.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,766 (94.9%)95 (5.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,350 (83.5%)266 (16.5%)
55 to 64 Years2,017 (89.0%)250 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,486 (98.4%)40 (1.6%)
75 Years and older1,578 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,382 (92.8%)1,123 (7.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Los Osos

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Los Osos
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,070 (99.2%)9 (0.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,722 (98.1%)34 (1.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,025 (84.0%)195 (16.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Los Osos

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Los Osos
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000978 (79.6%)251 (20.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,200 (82.0%)264 (18.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,990 (91.0%)196 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,915 (93.0%)145 (7.0%)
$100,000 and over8,145 (96.8%)267 (3.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Los Osos

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Los Osos
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6409 (37.9%)744 (69.0%)
6 to 18 Years606 (34.5%)1,177 (67.0%)
19 to 25 Years317 (26.0%)727 (59.6%)
25 to 34 Years322 (20.1%)1,065 (66.5%)
35 to 44 Years255 (13.7%)1,511 (81.2%)
45 to 54 Years371 (23.0%)1,118 (69.2%)
55 to 64 Years448 (19.8%)1,701 (75.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,380 (94.2%)1,826 (72.3%)
75 Years and over1,547 (98.0%)1,189 (75.3%)
Total6,655 (42.9%)11,058 (71.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Los Osos

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Los Osos
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years44 (4.7%)44 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years230 (14.9%)54 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years590 (19.4%)232 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years157 (13.1%)175 (13.2%)
75 Years and over311 (38.3%)382 (49.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Los Osos

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Los Osos: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years35 (2.3%)19 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years227 (7.4%)79 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years77 (6.4%)119 (9.0%)
75 Years and over171 (21.0%)161 (21.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Los Osos: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years9 (1.0%)8 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years27 (1.8%)35 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years87 (2.9%)28 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)30 (2.3%)
75 Years and over7 (0.9%)105 (13.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Los Osos: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years44 (4.7%)28 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years174 (11.3%)44 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years231 (7.6%)42 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years27 (2.2%)42 (3.2%)
75 Years and over77 (9.5%)139 (18.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Los Osos: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years27 (1.8%)11 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years284 (9.3%)75 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years84 (7.0%)42 (3.2%)
75 Years and over83 (10.2%)277 (36.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Los Osos: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years22 (2.4%)14 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years27 (1.8%)30 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years51 (1.7%)16 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years25 (2.1%)4 (0.3%)
75 Years and over45 (5.5%)180 (23.5%)

Technology Access in Los Osos

Computing Device Access in Los Osos

Computing Device Access in Los Osos
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5,73089.9%
Smartphone5,73890.0%
Tablet4,63372.7%
No Computing Device3074.8%
Total6,374100.0%

Internet Access in Los Osos

Internet Access in Los Osos
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet80.1%
Broadband Home5,23082.1%
Cellular Data Only4587.2%
Satellite Internet4667.3%
No Internet4797.5%
Total6,374100.0%

Los Osos Summary

Los Osos is a census-designated place located in San Luis Obispo County, California. It is situated on the northern edge of Morro Bay, a large estuary and bay located on the central coast of California. The population of Los Osos was estimated to be 14,276 in 2019.

History

The area now known as Los Osos 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 settle in the area were Spanish missionaries, who established a mission in nearby San Luis Obispo in 1772. The area remained largely undeveloped until the late 19th century, when settlers began to arrive in the area. The town of Los Osos was officially established in 1887, and the first post office was opened in 1888.

Geography

Los Osos is located in San Luis Obispo County, California, on the northern edge of Morro Bay. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The town covers an area of approximately 8.5 square miles (22 square kilometers). The climate in Los Osos is generally mild, with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to the mid-70s Fahrenheit (10-24 Celsius) throughout the year.

Economy

The economy of Los Osos is largely based on tourism and services. The town is home to a variety of restaurants, shops, and other businesses catering to visitors and locals alike. The town is also home to a number of small businesses, including a winery, a brewery, and a distillery. Additionally, the town is home to a number of art galleries and other cultural attractions.

Demographics

As of the 2019 census, the population of Los Osos was estimated to be 14,276. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 8.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 8.2% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. The median household income in Los Osos was $63,945, and the median age was 44.7 years. The town has a higher-than-average percentage of residents with a college degree, with 36.2% of the population having a bachelor's degree or higher.
Los Osos is a small but vibrant community located on the central coast of California. The town is home to a variety of businesses and attractions, and its population is diverse and well-educated. The town is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, and its economy is largely based on tourism and services.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Los Osos?
Total Population of Los Osos is 15,523.
What is the Total Male Population of Los Osos?
Total Male Population of Los Osos is 7,880.
What is the Total Female Population of Los Osos?
Total Female Population of Los Osos is 7,643.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Los Osos?
There are 103.10 Males per 100 Females in Los Osos.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Los Osos?
There are 96.99 Females per 100 Males in Los Osos.
What is the Median Population Age in Los Osos?
Median Population Age in Los Osos is 47.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Los Osos
Average Family Size in Los Osos is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Los Osos
Average Household Size in Los Osos is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Los Osos?
Per Capita income in Los Osos is $44,183.
What is the Median Family Income in Los Osos?
Median Family Income in Los Osos is $97,375.
What is the Median Household income in Los Osos?
Median Household Income in Los Osos is $91,902.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Los Osos?
Income or Wage Gap in Los Osos is 57.6%.
Women in Los Osos earn 42.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Los Osos?
Inequality or Gini Index in Los Osos is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Los Osos?
There are 7,746 People in the Labor Forcein in Los Osos.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Los Osos?
59.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Los Osos.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Los Osos?
Unemployment Rate in Los Osos is 5.6%.