San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo County is a coastal region in central California, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Known for its beaches, mountains, and valleys, it thrives on agriculture, wine, and tourism. The county seat is San Luis Obispo, with key attractions like Hearst Castle, Cal Poly, and the Paso Robles wine region.

San Luis Obispo County is a coastal region in central California, located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It is known for its diverse landscape of beaches, mountains, and fertile valleys, which supports a strong economy based on agriculture, viticulture, and tourism. The county seat is the city of San Luis Obispo, and its many attractions include Hearst CastleCal Poly, and a thriving wine region, particularly in Paso Robles. 

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Overview for San Luis Obispo County, CA

281,486 people live in San Luis Obispo County, where the median age is 40.2 and the average individual income is $49,581. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

281,486

Total Population

40.2 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$49,581

Average individual Income

Around San Luis Obispo County, CA

There's plenty to do around San Luis Obispo County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Soaring Hawk Vineyards.

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Dining · $$ 3.23 miles 20 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for San Luis Obispo County, CA

San Luis Obispo County has 108,897 households, with an average household size of 2.45. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in San Luis Obispo County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 281,486 people call San Luis Obispo County home. The population density is 85.28 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

281,486

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.2

Median Age

50.48 / 49.52%

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108,897

Total Households

2.45

Average Household Size

$49,581

Average individual Income

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San Luis Obispo County

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