San Luis Obispo, California

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San Luis Obispo, California

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==Demographics==
==Demographics==

{{US Census population
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}
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===2020===
===2020 census===
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], San Luis Obispo had a population of 47,063 and a population density of {{convert|3,537.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N%2CP1_003N%2CP1_004N%2CP1_005N%2CP1_006N%2CP1_007N%2CP1_008N%2CP1_009N%2CP2_001N%2CP2_002N%2CH1_001N%2CH1_002N&for=place%3A68154&in=state%3A06|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=April 19, 2026|df=mdy}}{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME%2CDP1_0021P%2CDP1_0024P%2CDP1_0025C%2CDP1_0049C%2CDP1_0045C%2CDP1_0069C%2CDP1_0073C%2CDP1_0125P%2CDP1_0126P%2CDP1_0129P%2CDP1_0133P%2CDP1_0137P%2CDP1_0138P%2CDP1_0139P%2CDP1_0141P%2CDP1_0142P%2CDP1_0143P%2CDP1_0145P%2CDP1_0146P%2CDP1_0147C%2CDP1_0148C%2CDP1_0149C%2CDP1_0156C%2CDP1_0157C%2CDP1_0158C%2CDP1_0159P%2CDP1_0160P&for=place%3A68154&in=state%3A06|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=April 19, 2026|df=mdy}}
The [[2020 United States census]] reported that San Luis Obispo had a population of 47,063. The population density was {{convert|3,537.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of San Luis Obispo was 72.6% [[White Americans|White]], 1.1% [[African Americans|African American]], 0.7% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 6.2% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.1% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 6.7% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 12.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] of any race were 18.5% of the population.{{cite web |title=San Luis Obispo city, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?g=1600000US0668154 |website=US Census Bureau |access-date=June 3, 2025}}


The census reported that 97.0% of the population lived in households, 2.2% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0.8% were institutionalized.DP1/>
The census reported that 97.0% of the population lived in households, 2.2% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0.8% were institutionalized. In addition, 99.5% of residents lived in urban areas and 0.5% lived in rural areas."Census2020DP"/>{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME%2CP2_002N%2CP2_003N&for=place%3A68154&in=state%3A06|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2023|access-date=April 19, 2026|df=mdy}}>


There were 19,772 households, out of which 20.0% included children under the age of 18, 33.4% were married-couple households, 6.8% were [[cohabitation|cohabiting]] couple households, 33.1% had a female householder with no partner present, and 26.7% had a male householder with no partner present. 33.1% of households were one person, and 12.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31. There were 9,020 [[family (U.S. Census)|families]] (45.6% of all households).{{cite web |title=San Luis Obispo city, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDHC2020.P16?g=1600000US0668154 |website=US Census Bureau |access-date=June 3, 2025}}
There were 19,772 households, out of which 20.0% included children under the age of 18. Of all households, 33.4% were married-couple households, 6.8% were [[cohabitation|cohabiting]] couple households, 33.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present, and 26.7% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. About 33.1% of households were one person, and 12.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31. There were 9,020 [[family (U.S. Census)|families]] (45.6% of all households).{{cite web |title=San Luis Obispo city, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDHC2020.P16?g=1600000US0668154 |website=US Census Bureau |access-date=June 3, 2025}}


The age distribution was 14.6% under the age of 18, 25.7% aged 18 to 24, 25.2% aged 25 to 44, 18.3% aged 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65{{nbsp}}years of age or older. The median age was 31.4{{nbsp}}years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males.DP1/>
The age distribution was 14.6% under the age of 18, 25.7% aged 18 to 24, 25.2% aged 25 to 44, 18.3% aged 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 95.3 males age 18 and over."Census2020DP"/>


There were 21,562 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,620.6|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}, of which 19,772 (91.7%) were occupied. Of these, 41.5% were owner-occupied, and 58.5% were occupied by renters.DP1/>
There were 21,562 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,620.6|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}, of which 19,772 (91.7%) were occupied. Of occupied units, 41.5% were owner-occupied and 58.5% were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2%, the rental vacancy rate was 4.9%, and 8.3% of housing units were vacant."Census2020DP"/>


{| class="wikitable"
|+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census
! Race !! Number !! Percent
|-
| [[White Americans|White]] || 34,155 || 72.6%
|-
| [[African Americans|Black or African American]] || 533 || 1.1%
|-
| [[Native Americans in the United States|American Indian and Alaska Native]] || 348 || 0.7%
|-
| [[Asian Americans|Asian]] || 2,910 || 6.2%
|-
| [[Native Hawaiians|Native Hawaiian]] and [[Pacific Islander|Other Pacific Islander]] || 60 || 0.1%
|-
| Some other race || 3,156 || 6.7%
|-
| [[Multiracial Americans|Two or more races]] || 5,901 || 12.5%
|-
| ''[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (of any race)'' || 8,729 || 18.5%
|}

===2023 ACS 5-year estimates===
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $66,711, and the [[per capita income]] was $45,462. About 6.5% of families and 30.0% of the population were below the poverty line.{{cite web |title=San Luis Obispo city, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDP5Y2023.DP03?g=1600000US0668154 |website=US Census Bureau |access-date=June 3, 2025}} However, this number may include many college students who have little or no income.
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $66,711, and the [[per capita income]] was $45,462. About 6.5% of families and 30.0% of the population were below the poverty line.{{cite web |title=San Luis Obispo city, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDP5Y2023.DP03?g=1600000US0668154 |website=US Census Bureau |access-date=June 3, 2025}} However, this number may include many college students who have little or no income.


===2010===
===2010 census===
The [[2010 United States census]] reported that San Luis Obispo had a population of 45,119. The population density was {{convert|3,489.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of San Luis Obispo was 38,117 (84.5%) [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 523 (1.2%) [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 275 (0.6%) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2,350 (5.2%) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 65 (0.1%) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1,973 (4.4%) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1,816 (4.0%) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 6,626 persons (14.7%).
The [[2010 United States census]] reported that San Luis Obispo had a population of 45,119. The population density was {{convert|3,489.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of San Luis Obispo was 38,117 (84.5%) [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 523 (1.2%) [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 275 (0.6%) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2,350 (5.2%) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 65 (0.1%) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1,973 (4.4%) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1,816 (4.0%) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 6,626 persons (14.7%).


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The city has a desired maximum population of 57,200 within the urban reserve, however with the extremely rapid growth of the area it is unknown whether this population cap will remain.{{Cite journal|title=SLO General Plan Land Use Element|url=http://www.slocity.org/home/showdocument?id=6635|journal=SLO General Plan Land Use Element}}
The city has a desired maximum population of 57,200 within the urban reserve, however with the extremely rapid growth of the area it is unknown whether this population cap will remain.{{Cite journal|title=SLO General Plan Land Use Element|url=http://www.slocity.org/home/showdocument?id=6635|journal=SLO General Plan Land Use Element}}

==Economy==
==Economy==
Downtown San Luis Obispo has many eclectic shops and boutiques.{{cite web|url=https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/business/article228085274.html|title=Are high rent and parking restrictions forcing businesses out of downtown SLO?|last=Wilson|first=Nick|date=March 28, 2019|website=[[The Tribune (San Luis Obispo)|The Tribune]]|language=en|access-date=March 28, 2019}} [[Takken's Shoes]] is headquartered in San Luis Obispo. [[Ernie Ball Inc.|Ernie Ball]]'s Music Man factory is located in San Luis Obispo. [[Mindbody Inc.|Mindbody]] and [[iFixit]] have been headquartered in San Luis Obispo since their inceptions. In 2019, SLO experienced a boom in home construction along with continued building of commercial structures. As housing had not kept up with job growth, many people who cannot afford to live where they work, commute to their jobs in SLO.{{Cite news|last=Wilson|first=Nick|date=June 19, 2019|title=SLO has plans for thousands of new homes, buildings. Not everyone is happy about it|work=[[The Tribune (San Luis Obispo)|The Tribune]]|url=https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article231189173.html|access-date=June 2, 2020}}
Downtown San Luis Obispo has many eclectic shops and boutiques.{{cite web|url=https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/business/article228085274.html|title=Are high rent and parking restrictions forcing businesses out of downtown SLO?|last=Wilson|first=Nick|date=March 28, 2019|website=[[The Tribune (San Luis Obispo)|The Tribune]]|language=en|access-date=March 28, 2019}} [[Takken's Shoes]] is headquartered in San Luis Obispo. [[Ernie Ball Inc.|Ernie Ball]]'s Music Man factory is located in San Luis Obispo. [[Mindbody Inc.|Mindbody]] and [[iFixit]] have been headquartered in San Luis Obispo since their inceptions. In 2019, SLO experienced a boom in home construction along with continued building of commercial structures. As housing had not kept up with job growth, many people who cannot afford to live where they work, commute to their jobs in SLO.{{Cite news|last=Wilson|first=Nick|date=June 19, 2019|title=SLO has plans for thousands of new homes, buildings. Not everyone is happy about it|work=[[The Tribune (San Luis Obispo)|The Tribune]]|url=https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article231189173.html|access-date=June 2, 2020}}
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