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Population Review

San Luis Obispo city, CA — Population & Demographics

San Luis Obispo city, CA has a population of 48,039. The median household income is $66,711 and the median age is 26.2.

48,039

Population

$66,711

Median Income

$896,500

Median Home Value

26.2

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White75.9%
Black or African American1.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$66,711

Median Household Income

$45,462

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$896,500

Median Home Value

$1,906

Median Rent

39.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

96.0%

High School+

54.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.4%

Drive Alone

15.9%

Work From Home

15.6 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

San Luis Obispo city, CA has a population of 48,039 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in San Luis Obispo city, CA is $66,711, with 6.5% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in San Luis Obispo city, CA is $896,500, with median rent at $1,906.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.