San Luis Obispo County, California
County
Overview
- County Name
- San Luis Obispo County
- State
- California
- FIPS Code
- 06079
- State FIPS
- 06
- County FIPS
- 079
Geography
- Land Area
- 3300.84 sq mi
- Water Area
- 314.92 sq mi
- Total Area
- 3615.77 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.388189
- Longitude
- -120.448897
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 268,152
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 219,609
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 208,237 | 77.7% |
| Hispanic | 59,910 | 22.3% |
| White | 185,084 | 69.0% |
| Black | 3,499 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 8,797 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 412 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 354 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,268 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 179,273 | 81.6% |
| Hispanic | 40,333 | 18.4% |
| White | 160,340 | 73.0% |
| Black | 4,541 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 11,014 | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,495 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 253 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 715 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 281,555
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $97,804
- Poverty Rate
- 12.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 34,565
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 195,251 | 69.3% |
| Black | 3,267 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 10,471 | 3.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 179,734
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 69,064 | 38.4% |
| Republican | 61,432 | 34.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 34,981 | 19.5% |
| Other | 2,337 | 1.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 85,436 | 47.5% |
| Female | 93,612 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 126,392 | 70.3% |
| Hispanic | 26,831 | 14.9% |
| Black | 340 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 4,199 | 2.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 121,072
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 67.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 91,018 | 72.0% |
| Hispanic | 12,899 | 48.1% |
| Black | 189 | 55.6% |
| Asian | 2,525 | 60.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 56,857 | 66.5% |
| Female | 63,905 | 68.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 29,768 (15.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 75,839 (40.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 125,669
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $843,933
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,063
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 69.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 15.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.