Demographics in San Luis Obispo, CA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is San Luis Obispo?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

48,039

Male

23,979

49.9%

Female

24,060

50.1%

Median Age

26.2

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

75.9%

Black

1.2%

Hispanic

17.3%

Asian

5.4%

Two or More

11.7%

Other

5.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

28.4%

High School or Higher

35.0%

Foreign Born

7.8%

Veterans

2.9%

Married

27.8%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

San Luis Obispo, CA has a population of 48,039 with a median age of 26.2. The racial makeup is 75.9% White, 17.3% Hispanic, 1.2% Black, 5.4% Asian. About 28.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 7.8%.