San Luis Obispo County, California
San Luis Obispo County is home to 281,555 people. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the California rate (12.0%). The median household income is $97,446.
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| Measure | Value | California | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 281,555 | 39,287,377 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $97,446 | $99,122 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.9% | 12.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 12.6% | 15.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.7% | 6.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.8% | 37.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $824,700 | $734,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,992 | $2,036 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 57.6% | 55.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 9.9% | 27.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.4 years | 37.9 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.