San Luis Obispo County Summary

Life in San Luis Obispo County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in San Luis Obispo County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in San Luis Obispo County:

  • The population in San Luis Obispo County is 281,712.

  • The median home value in San Luis Obispo County is $868,655.

  • The median income in San Luis Obispo County is $90,158.

  • The median rent in San Luis Obispo County is $1,800.

  • The unemployment rate in San Luis Obispo County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in San Luis Obispo County is 12.6%.

  • The average high in San Luis Obispo County is 67.6° and there are 40.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in San Luis Obispo County

List Of Cities & Towns in San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo, CA Population 47,529

Atascadero, CA Population 29,758

Arroyo Grande, CA Population 18,435

Nipomo, CA Population 18,009

Los Osos, CA Population 15,523

Grover Beach, CA Population 12,757

Morro Bay, CA Population 10,766

Templeton, CA Population 8,614

Pismo Beach, CA Population 8,050

Oceano, CA Population 7,287

Cambria, CA Population 5,825

Lake Nacimiento, CA Population 3,205

San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County), CA Population 2,756

Callender, CA Population 2,444

Cayucos, CA Population 2,361

Woodlands, CA Population 1,924

Ackerly , CA Population 1,599

Los Ranchos, CA Population 1,571

Shandon, CA Population 1,031

Blacklake, CA Population 824

Santa Margarita, CA Population 698

Garden Farms, CA Population 370

Edna, CA Population 355

San Simeon, CA Population 307

Los Berros, CA Population 182

Oak Shores, CA Population 159

Whitley Gardens, CA Population 6

Creston, CA Population 0

Map Of San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo County, CA Weather

  • The average high in San Luis Obispo County is 67.6°.

  • There are 97.99 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 40.8 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 8:21 hours of sun each day in San Luis Obispo County.

StatSan Luis Obispo County
Mean High67.6
Nice Days97.99
Rainfall40.8
Snowfall0.0
Sunny_hours8:21
67.6°
Average High
40.8
Inches of Rain

San Luis Obispo County Photos

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Source: Wikipedia User Allie Caulfield | CC BY 2.0
Atascadero City Hall   Atascaderoc Ca   Dsc
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Atascadero Junior High School   Atascaderoc Ca   Dsc
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General View   Sunken Gardens   Atascaderoc Ca   Dsc
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Wrestling Bacchantes By Aristide Petrilli   Sunken Gardens   Atascaderoc Ca   Dsc
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Colony House Atascadero Historical Society   Atascaderoc Ca   Dsc
Source: Public Domain

San Luis Obispo County Demographics

Population over time in San Luis Obispo County

The current population in San Luis Obispo County is 281,712. The population has increased 0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 282,771 0.1%
2021 282,517 0.1%
2020 282,165 -

Gender in San Luis Obispo County

  • San Luis Obispo County is 49.4% female with 139,235 female residents.

  • San Luis Obispo County is 50.6% male with 142,477 male residents.

Female
49.4% (139,235)
Male
50.6% (142,477)
Gender San Luis Obispo County CA USA
Female 49.4% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 50.6% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo County is:

  • 66.9% White with 188,336 White residents.

  • 1.2% African American with 3,349 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 669 American Indian residents.

  • 3.4% Asian with 9,571 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 401 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 1,282 Other residents.

  • 4.3% Two Or More with 12,158 Two Or More residents.

  • 23.4% Hispanic with 65,946 Hispanic residents.

White
66.9% (188,336)
African American
1.2% (3,349)
American Indian
0.2% (669)
Asian
3.4% (9,571)
Hawaiian
0.1% (401)
Other
0.5% (1,282)
Two Or More
4.3% (12,158)
Hispanic
23.4% (65,946)

Table: San Luis Obispo County By Race

Race San Luis Obispo County CA USA
White 66.9% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 1.2% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 3.4% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.3% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 23.4% 39.7% 18.7%

Household Income For San Luis Obispo County, California

  • 4.4% of households in San Luis Obispo County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.9% of households in San Luis Obispo County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.6% of households in San Luis Obispo County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.3% of households in San Luis Obispo County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.0% of households in San Luis Obispo County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.6% of households in San Luis Obispo County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.9% of households in San Luis Obispo County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.4% of households in San Luis Obispo County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.6% of households in San Luis Obispo County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 14.3% of households in San Luis Obispo County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.4% (12,376)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.9% (8,302)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.6% (15,688)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.3% (17,679)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.0% (25,453)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.6% (41,021)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.9% (33,456)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.4% (54,607)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.6% (32,778)
$200,000 or more
14.3% (40,346)
Income San Luis Obispo County CA USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.9% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.6% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.3% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.0% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.6% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.9% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.4% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.6% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 14.3% 17.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in San Luis Obispo County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in San Luis Obispo County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in San Luis Obispo County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 19.0% of adults in San Luis Obispo County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in San Luis Obispo County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in San Luis Obispo County completed associate's degree.

  • 24.0% of adults in San Luis Obispo County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in San Luis Obispo County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in San Luis Obispo County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in San Luis Obispo County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (8,451)
9-12th Grade
5% (14,085)
High School / GED
19% (53,525)
Some College
25% (70,428)
Associate's Degree
10% (28,171)
Bachelor's Degree
24% (67,610)
Master's Degree
9% (25,354)
Professional Degree
3% (8,451)
Doctorate Degree
2% (5,634)
Education San Luis Obispo County CA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 6%
High School / GED 19% 20% 26%
Some College 25% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 24% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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