San Luis Obispo County, California
CA · FIPS 06079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 281,555 | — | #256 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $97,446 | +29.7% | #193 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.4 years | +3.9% | #1,976 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $824,700 | +192.6% | #28 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,992 | +71.3% | #49 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.4% | #1,505 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
San Luis Obispo County has a population of 281,555, making it the #256 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in San Luis Obispo County is $97,446, ranking #193 out of 3,222 counties — 29.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
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The median home value in San Luis Obispo County is $824,700 (+192.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,992/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.1%.
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94.3% of residents in San Luis Obispo County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About San Luis Obispo County, California
San Luis Obispo County, California has a total population of 281,555, making it the 256th most populous county in the United States. The median age in San Luis Obispo County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in San Luis Obispo County is $97,446, which ranks #193 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in San Luis Obispo County is $824,700, 192.6% above the national median. Renters in San Luis Obispo County pay a median gross rent of $1,992 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In San Luis Obispo County, 39.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.9 min.
San Luis Obispo County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (25.0%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
All data for San Luis Obispo County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.