San Luis Obispo County, CA

County

Cities in San Luis Obispo County

El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)

Neighborhoods in San Luis Obispo County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of San Luis Obispo

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

39.8%

Households with Children

24.4%

School Enrollment K-12

24,594

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.4%
School Age (5-17): 13.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.9%
Working Age (35-54): 22.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.4%
Seniors (65+): 22.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.8%
High School / GED: 18.1%
Some College or Associate's: 34.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 39.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.5%
Single Parents: 7.0%
Couples & Adults: 38.5%
Living Alone: 37.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 25.0%
Asian: 3.4%
Black or African American: 1.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 83.9%
Puerto Rican: 1.7%
Cuban: 1.0%
Dominican: 0.1%
Central American: 2.9%
South American: 1.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.0%
Other White: 57.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 68.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 82.5%
Spanish: 13.1%
European & Indo-European: 1.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.0%
Arabic: 0.4%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 3.8%
Middle School (5-8): 4.1%
High School (9-12): 4.8%
College / Graduate: 13.3%
Not Enrolled: 71.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources