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San Luis Obispo, CA vs Santa Clarita, CA

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- Santa Clarita is 0% more densely populated than San Luis Obispo.
- People are 88.3% more likely to be married in Santa Clarita.
- The Median Age is 11.0 years older in Santa Clarita.
 San Luis Obispo, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock227,182329,725,481
 Female Population49.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
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 Population - 201045,193  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock151,088285,036,114
 Population - 199041,958  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock39.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now13.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,448.293.4
 Land Area13.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 San Luis Obispo, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2014.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 San Luis Obispo, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 White70.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.9%12.2%
 Asian4.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock35.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 San Luis Obispo, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Married Population28.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.8%50.2%
 Never Married59.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.9%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.072.60
 Households19,035  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock55,61180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,342  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for San Luis Obispo    21 Reviews

MY FIANCEE AND I ARE LOOKING TO MOVE TO SLO FOR RETIREMENT ( NEXT MONTH ) WE ARE BOTH ARTISTS AND HOPE OUR TALENT WILL HELP WITH COST OF LIVING IN SLO!!! ANY  More

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Over 10 years ago

In almost any season of the year in San Luis Obispo, you’ll find the sun shining and the temperature hitting around 70º at some point in the day. With the temperature  More

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San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas are beautiful, great weather, beaches, farms markets, a downtown area full of some of the best bars and restaurants, wine country,  More

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Reviews for Santa Clarita    56 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

It’s called awesome Town for a reason! Great schools, great People and climate! It’s a treasure!   More

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Wonderful community! Beautiful paseo paths throughout great for bike riding, roller skating, scooters, walks and jogs. Great weather, 30 minutes from the beach, lots  More

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My husband and I moved into our first home in 1989 - just as the Valencia Mall broke ground. I still miss the Bob's Big Boy at the corner of Valencia Blvd. and Magic  More

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