San Luis Obispo, CA People


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
San Luis Obispo, CA is a popular destination for travelers and locals alike. With a population of 47,257 people, it has a much lower population density than the US average of 93 people per square mile. There are many businesses in the city such as Bubblegum Alley, Linnaea's Cafe, and Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill. Year-round outdoor activities like biking, hiking, surfing, swimming, and kayaking can be enjoyed along San Luis Obispo’s beautiful coastline. Other organizations in the area include the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce and the San Luis Obispo County Visitors Bureau. Local sporting events include collegiate sports from Cal Poly San Luis Obipso and minor league baseball at Sinsheimer Stadium.

The population in San Luis Obispo is 47,257. There are 3,598 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in San Luis Obispo is 26, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in San Luis Obispo is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in San Luis Obispo
- 28.8% are married
- 7.2% are divorced
- 29.3% are married with children
- 14.8% have children, but are single
Race in San Luis Obispo

- 72.3% are White
- 2.0% are Black
- 5.5% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 17.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleSan Luis Obispo, CaliforniaUnited States
  47,257.0329,725,481.0
  49.1%50.5%
  50.9%49.5%
  2638.4
 
  47,402.0326,569,308.0
  45,193.0309,327,143.0
  44,174.0285,036,114.0
  41,958.0251,960,433.0
  7.7%15.6%
  13.4%30.8%
 
  3597.893.4
  13.1353531905.423
  0.15264836.791
 
  70.7%59.4%
  1.6%12.2%
  4.8%5.6%
  0.3%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.3%0.4%
  3.9%3.2%
  18.5%18.4%
 
  28.8%49.8%
  27.9%48.0%
  0.9%1.8%
  71.2%50.2%
  59.0%33.8%
  8.3%10.8%
  3.9%5.6%
 
  2.412.6
  19,035.0124,010,992.0
  7,693.080,755,759.0
  23.1%30.5%
  49.4%42.9%
  11,342.043,255,233.0
  12.1%15.8%
  15.3%10.8%
Reviews for San Luis Obispo
    See all ()

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

   |    Reply

Over 9 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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of San Luis Obispo

Voting
Compare San Luis Obispo, CA
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in San Luis Obispo, California to any other city in the US.