California Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 281,555 (100%) |
| Population Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 52 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $97,446 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,592 |
| Median Home Value | $824,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 125,669 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 67,986 (54.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 41,517 (33.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 16,166 (12.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 109,503 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Family Households | 68,580 (62.6%) |
The table below compares San Luis Obispo County to the other 58 counties and county equivalents in California by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 24 | 60th |
| Population Density | # 35 | 42nd |
| Median Household Income | # 20 | 67th |
| Per Capita Income | # 16 | 74th |
| Diversity Index | # 42 | 30th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE California Census Data Comparison Tool.
